Syndra is a ranged mage usually played Mid on Summoner's Rift. This guide covers Syndra in ARAM: Play as a poke mage from range, using Q to harass and E to disengage.
Syndra ARAM Abilities
Syndra collects Splinters of Wrath to upgrade her abilities, gaining extra charges, true damage, wider slows, or execute.
Syndra conjures a Dark Sphere that lingers, ready to be manipulated by her other abilities.
Syndra grabs a target, then hurls it to slow and damage enemies in an area.
Syndra knocks back enemies and Dark Spheres, stunning those hit by spheres.
Syndra hurls all her Dark Spheres at an enemy champion, dealing burst damage.
Syndra ARAM Playstyle & Tips
Play as a poke mage from range, using Q to harass and E to disengage. Save R for squishy targets or when you have 5+ spheres for massive burst.
Tips
Maximize your sphere count before using R for maximum burst damage.
Use E (Scatter the Weak) to peel divers or set up picks with stun.
Save your W (Force of Will) to grab cannon minions or key objectives in ARAM.
Position behind your team to safely poke with Q and avoid engages.
Buy Luden's Companion for poke and Liandry's vs tanky comps.
Combos
Q > E > W > Q > R: Stun, slow, then ult for full burst.
W > Q > E: Grab a sphere, drop it, then scatter for a surprise stun.
Q > Q > Q > R: Stack spheres quickly before ulting for max damage.
Syndra ARAM Build Patch 16.13
Runes
Primary — Sorcery
Arcane Comet
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
ScorchSecondary — Precision
Presence of Mind
Coup de GraceSummoners
Skill Order
Max your skills in this order
Starter Items
- 1.
Lost Chapter - 2.
Refillable Potion
Core Items
- 1.
Luden's Echo - 2.
Sorcerer's Shoes - 3.
Rabadon's Deathcap
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- enemy has heavy magic resist stacking
- you need burst against squishy targets
- your team lacks magic penetration
Avoid when:
- enemy team is mostly AD
- you already have enough penetration
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- enemy team is squishy with low mr
- you need burst to delete priority targets
- your champion excels at quick trades
Avoid when:
- enemy has multiple tanky frontliners
- you need sustained dps over burst
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- enemy has shields to burst through
- you need extra burst on squishy targets
- your team lacks magic penetration
Avoid when:
- enemy team is stacking magic resist
- you need sustained damage over burst
Options
Syndra ARAM FAQ
What is the best build for Syndra in ARAM?
In ARAM, Syndra typically builds core items like Luden's Echo, Sorcerer's Shoes, Rabadon's Deathcap and Arcane Comet runes (Sorcery primary, Precision secondary).
What runes should I use for Syndra in ARAM?
Take Arcane Comet in the Sorcery tree as your keystone, with Precision as your secondary tree for Syndra in ARAM.
How do you play Syndra in ARAM?
Play as a poke mage from range, using Q to harass and E to disengage. Save R for squishy targets or when you have 5+ spheres for massive burst.
What is Syndra's best combo in ARAM?
Q > E > W > Q > R: Stun, slow, then ult for full burst.
