Dark spheres are central to Syndra's power, forming the basis for her devastating combinations and control potential. The Q ability (Dark Sphere) is your primary waveclear and harass tool, leaving spheres on the battlefield for 6 seconds that can be manipulated with other abilities.

Core Abilities Priority:

• Max Q (Dark Sphere) first
• Max W (Force of Will) second
• Max E (Scatter the Weak) last
• Take R (Unleashed Power) at levels 6/11/16

Passive System:

• Accumulate up to 120 boosts
• At 40 boosts: Enhanced Q (store 2 spheres)
• At 60 boosts: W gains True Damage
• At 80 boosts: E radius increases and slows
• At 100 boosts: R gains execute damage
• At 120 boosts: Gain 15% bonus AP

Earning Boosts:

• 5 boosts per ability level up
• 1 boost for hitting champions with 2 abilities within 4s (8s cooldown)
• 1 boost per cannon minion last hit

Core Build Path:

1. Starting: Doran's Ring + 2 Health Potions
2. Core Items:
   • Luden's Tempest
   • Sorcerer's Shoes
   • Rabadon's Deathcap
3. Situational:
   • Void Staff (vs MR)
   • Zhonya's Hourglass (vs AD threats)
   • Shadow Flame (vs low MR targets)

Key Tips:

• Use Q+E combination for reliable crowd control
• Position spheres strategically before ultimates
• Save E for self-peel against ganks
• Maximize ultimate damage by setting up spheres first
• Focus on cannon minion last hits for passive stacks

Weaknesses:

• Immobile
• Mana hungry early
• Vulnerable to assassins
• Requires good positioning
• Skill-shot dependent

Remember to maintain safe positioning while maximizing sphere placement for optimal damage and control potential.

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