Syndra is a powerful control mage excelling in both burst damage and DPS (damage per second). While her early game focuses on farming until level 7, she becomes increasingly dangerous as the game progresses, boasting some of the highest AP scalings among mages.

Passive: Transcendent Syndra collects splinters throughout the game, gaining powerful upgrades at specific thresholds:

• 40 splinters: Q gains two charges
• 60 splinters: W deals bonus true damage
• 80 splinters: E becomes wider with enhanced slow
• 100 splinters: R executes targets below 15% health
• 120 splinters: +15% ability power

Obtain splinters through:

• Level ups (5 per skill point)
• Cannon minions
• Hitting champions with 2 different abilities
• Mana restoration (except level-up splinters)

Abilities Priority:

1. Q (Dark Sphere): Creates a damaging sphere at target location
2. W (Force of Will): Picks up and throws spheres, minions, or monsters
3. E (Scatter the Weak): Pushes and stuns enemies hit by dark spheres
4. R (Unleashed Power): Launches all available spheres at target

Core Build: Starting Items:

• Doran's Ring
• Health Potions

Essential Items:

• Liandry's Anguish/Luden's Tempest
• Sorcerer's Shoes
• Rabadon's Deathcap
• Void Staff

Situational Items:

• Zhonya's Hourglass (vs AD threats)
• Banshee's Veil (vs AP threats)
• Morellonomicon (vs healing)

Key Strategy:

• Farm safely until level 7
• Position carefully and utilize movement while casting
• Combine abilities for maximum CC and damage
• Scale into late game with superior AP ratios

Best played in mid lane, Syndra excels at both teamfighting and picking off targets, making her an excellent choice for players who enjoy controlling fights while dealing massive damage.

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