Sylas is an AP Skirmisher who excels at stealing and utilizing enemy ultimates. As a jungler, he requires significant practice to master due to his complex kit and ultimate-stealing mechanics.

Core Abilities:

• Passive (Petricite Vortex): After using abilities, Sylas's next auto attack deals bonus magic damage and increases attack speed
• E (Abscond/Abduct): Primary engage tool, consisting of a dash followed by a chain throw that pulls Sylas to enemies
• W (Kingslayer): Target dash that deals damage and heals Sylas, with both effects amplified at low health
• Q (Chain Lash): Area damage and slow, with additional damage in the center
• R (Hijack): Steals enemy ultimates for temporary use

Skill Order:

1. Start with E for early skirmishing and invasion potential
2. Take Q at level 2 for jungle clear efficiency
3. Get W at level 3 for sustain and dueling
4. Max W first for strongest mid-game power spike
5. Max E second for mobility
6. Max Q last

Ultimate Usage Tips:

• Prioritize impactful AoE ultimates (Hecarim, Yuumi)
• Consider self-buffing ults (Aatrox, Swain)
• Use mobility-based ults for assassination (Akali, Yone)
• Each stolen ultimate has its own cooldown

Core Build:

1. Starting Items:

• Hailblade
• Health Potion

2. Core Items:

• Crown of the Shattered Queen
• Zhonya's Hourglass
• Cosmic Drive

3. Situational Items:

• Void Staff (vs magic resistance)
• Rabadon's Deathcap (for maximum damage)
• Shadowflame (vs shields)

Playstyle:

• Focus on early ganks with E-Q-E combo
• Use W strategically for healing and execute damage
• Combine abilities with Flash for extended reach
• Adapt playstyle based on stolen ultimates
• Peak power comes at level 9 with maxed W

Best suited for experienced players who understand various champion ultimates and can adapt their playstyle accordingly.

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