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League of Legends Syndra Perfect Guide: Found a crazy build!
This lecture introduces the new runes and item builds for AP mage Syndra, and explains skill combos and laning strategies in detail. In particular, it emphasizes a build that enables powerful damage dealing in the early, mid, and late game by utilizing the First Strike rune and Horizon Focus.
Advantages of Horizon Focus: Increased skill rotation rate due to Ability Haste, strong in the early to mid game, high Ability Power efficiency.
Advantages of Horizon Focus: Increased skill rotation rate due to Ability Haste, strong in the early to mid game, high Ability Power efficiency.
Key: Continuously use Q skill and maximize the efficiency of skill linking through sphere management.
Key: Against tanky champions like K'Sante, avoid unnecessary trades, and focus on scaling consistently to maximize late-game carry potential.
1. Perfect Rune and Item Build Analysis: First Strike & Horizon Focus Build
- ✅ Rune Selection: First Strike is recommended, as it allows you to secure late-game value. Quick Approach or First Strike Potion can also be considered depending on the opponent.
- ✅ Core Item Build: Horizon Focus as the first core item, followed by Shadowflame as the second. Secures both early-game value and late-game damage.
- ✅ Mana Management: If mana management is difficult, build Sapphire Crystal after purchasing boots.
- ✅ Situational Item Choices: Choose Void Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap, Zhonya's Hourglass, etc., depending on the opponent's magic resistance.
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| Horizon Focus | Provides Ability Power, Ability Haste, and a damage amplification effect. Effect is triggered by Q skill. |
| Shadowflame | Provides Ability Power and Magic Penetration. |
Advantages of Horizon Focus: Increased skill rotation rate due to Ability Haste, strong in the early to mid game, high Ability Power efficiency.
00:10 - 03:37
1. Perfect Rune and Item Build Analysis: First Strike & Horizon Focus Build
- ✅ Rune Selection: First Strike is recommended, as it allows you to secure late-game value. Quick Approach or First Strike Potion can also be considered depending on the opponent.
- ✅ Core Item Build: Horizon Focus as the first core item, followed by Shadowflame as the second. Secures both early-game value and late-game damage.
- ✅ Mana Management: If mana management is difficult, build Sapphire Crystal after purchasing boots.
- ✅ Situational Item Choices: Choose Void Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap, Zhonya's Hourglass, etc., depending on the opponent's magic resistance.
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| Horizon Focus | Provides Ability Power, Ability Haste, and a damage amplification effect. Effect is triggered by Q skill. |
| Shadowflame | Provides Ability Power and Magic Penetration. |
Advantages of Horizon Focus: Increased skill rotation rate due to Ability Haste, strong in the early to mid game, high Ability Power efficiency.
03:38 - 05:20
2. Syndra Skill Combos and Usage: Laning Phase Pro Tips
- ✅ Skill Maxing: Max Q first, then W.
- ✅ Level 2 Skill Usage: Take E against ranged champions, and W against melee champions to respond appropriately to the situation.
- ✅ Laning Phase Key: Stack management is important from level 2. Use W to throw minions to apply a slow, then follow up with Q.
- ✅ E Skill Usage: Use the E-Q combo to counter when the enemy engages, or place Q in advance and use E to increase the hit rate.
- ✅ Ultimate Usage: After level 6, if you have the First Strike rune, use the ultimate immediately after hitting W to gain additional gold.
- ✅ Combo Example: Create a sphere, then use the W-Q-E combo for an AoE stun.
Key: Continuously use Q skill and maximize the efficiency of skill linking through sphere management.
05:21 - 14:25
3. Practical Gameplay: Laning Against K'Sante and Item Build Usage
- ✅ Opposing Champion: Pick Syndra as a counter pick against K'Sante.
- ✅ Laning Phase Goal: Focus on gold acquisition by utilizing the First Strike rune while farming CS rather than trying to solo kill.
- ✅ Ganking Awareness: Play safely while securing vision to avoid getting ganked.
- ✅ Trading Strategy: Poke with Q skill when K'Sante approaches, and push the lane quickly to pressure the opponent.
- ✅ Item Build Progression: Build Horizon Focus as the first core item, followed by Shadowflame as the second, and then choose items according to the situation.
- ✅ Late Game Operation: Play as a damage dealer in the late game and be responsible for the team's firepower.
Key: Against tanky champions like K'Sante, avoid unnecessary trades, and focus on scaling consistently to maximize late-game carry potential.