Active Traits
Active Traits
Defender Sylas Strengths
Discover what makes Defender Sylas a powerful composition in TFT Set 16. These strengths help you understand when to play this comp and how to leverage its advantages.
- ✓Strong late game scaling
- ✓Flexible itemization
- ✓Good matchup spread
Defender Sylas Weaknesses
Understanding the weaknesses of Defender Sylas helps you avoid bad matchups and position your team effectively. Be aware of these vulnerabilities when playing this composition.
- ✗Dependent on specific items
- ✗Vulnerable to backline access
- ✗Requires good economy management
Trait Synergies
Defender Sylas activates 6 key traits in TFT Set 16. These trait synergies work together to create a powerful team composition with strong scaling and utility.
Champions in Defender Sylas
This composition uses 9 champions with specific items and star levels. Follow this champion guide to build Defender Sylas correctly in TFT Set 16.
Recommended Items
Recommended Augments
These augments synergize well with Defender Sylas. Choose augments that match your strategy: trait-specific augments for core synergies, reroll augments for reroll comps, or economy/leveling augments for fast 8-9 strategies.
Dragonguards
Gain a Shyvana and a 2-star Jarvan IV. When Jarvan casts, Shyvana gains Shield. When Shyvana breathes fire, Jarvan jumps in and deals damage based on his Armor and Magic Resist. After every player combat, gain a Jarvan IV.
Savings Account
After you earn 60 gold in interest, gain 30 gold. Your max interest is increased to 7. Gain 4 gold now.
Money Monsoon
Gain 7 gold now and every round for the rest of the game.
Growth Mindset
Gain 40 XP. Buying XP costs 3 instead of 4 gold.
Early Learnings
Your team gains 5% Attack Damage & Ability Power. This increases by 1% after each player combat. 1-cost champions gain double. TFT Vegas Open, 2023
Late Game Scaling
Gain 2 XP every round. Your 5-cost champions gain 20% Health and 20% Attack Speed. CyberCity Tactician's Crown, 2025
Gain 21 Gold
Gain 21 gold.
Advanced Loan
Get 25 Gold. Your next augment is one tier lower.
Advanced Loan Plus
Get 35 Gold. Your next augment is one tier lower.
Early Game Strategy
Learn how to start Defender Sylas in the early game. This phase focuses on building a strong foundation and economy.
Play your strongest board to preserve health. Slam flexible items.
Mid Game Strategy
Transition into Defender Sylas's core composition during the mid game. This is when you start building your main synergies.
Level aggressively to 8. Pivot into your final board composition.
Late Game Strategy
Maximize Defender Sylas's potential in the late game. This phase is about optimizing positioning and completing your team.
Cap out your board with 4 and 5-cost units. Look for 2-star upgrades.