Dark spheres are Syndra's core mechanic. Her Q creates these spheres that remain on the battlefield for 6 seconds, dealing magic damage on impact. Master sphere positioning as they empower all other abilities.

Early Game (Levels 1-6)

• Focus on farming with Q
• Conserve mana until Lost Chapter
• Harass safely when enemy commits to CS
• Place spheres to zone enemy from farm

Mid Game Power Spike

• At level 7, damage significantly increases
• Look for E+Q stun combinations
• Roam to side lanes when lane is pushed
• Prioritize objective control with sphere zoning

Late Game

• Position spheres for multi-target stuns
• Ultimate can delete squishies with 4+ spheres
• Use W to reposition spheres for E stuns
• Zone objectives with sphere placement

Core Combos:

1. Q+E - Basic stun combo
2. W+Q+E - Extended range stun
3. Q+Q+W+R - Maximum burst damage
4. E+Q - Fast stun (harder to execute)

Power Spikes:

• Level 6: Unlock burst potential
• Level 9: Q maxed, strong wave clear
• Lost Chapter + Sorc Shoes: First major item spike
• Luden's completion: Huge damage increase

Tips:

• Always maintain at least one sphere for E stun
• Use W to reposition spheres after missing E
• Ultimate damage increases with active spheres
• Save flash for defensive plays early game

Weaknesses:

• Vulnerable to early ganks
• High mana costs before items
• Skillshot dependent
• Immobile without flash

Team Fighting:

• Stay behind frontline
• Look for multi-target stuns
• Save ultimate for priority targets
• Zone with sphere placement

Master these fundamentals and Syndra becomes a formidable control mage capable of carrying games through both burst damage and consistent DPS.

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