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Blitzcrank vs Syndra

How to Beat Syndra as Blitzcrank in LoLBlitzcrank is in the a tier of champions
TankFighter
Mage

How to Beat Syndra as Blitzcrank

based on 3,193 Blitzcrank vs Syndra matchups
Win Rate
54.1 %
K/D/A
2.66
Pick Rate
2.2 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

At MOBA Champion, we analyze millions of recently ranked League of Legends matches every week. In our data, Blitzcrank engaged Syndra in 3193 games. Including so many matchups for Blitzcrank versus Syndra provides us a lot of confidence in our ability to prepare enlightening data and a solid build to destroy Syndra. This champion pairing is somewhat rare. Blitzcrank has to counter Syndra in only 2.2% of his matches.

Blitzcrank vs Syndra Matchup Summary

Blitzcrank does a great job of countering Syndra. Normally, he wins a terrific 54.1% of the time the champions oppose one another in. In Blitzcrank versus Syndra rounds, Blitzcrank’s team is 0.3% more expected to gain first blood, indicating that he probably will get first blood against Syndra.

Best Blitzcrank vs Syndra Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Health PotionWorld Atlas

Early Items

~5 Mins
Cloth ArmorMobility Boots

Core Blitzcrank Items

~22 Mins
ThornmailFrozen HeartSolstice Sleigh

Optional Items

Knight's VowBloodsongLocket of the Iron SolariForce of Nature

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerdot summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Blitzcrank to level upq
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Second ability for Blitzcrank to level upe
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Last skill for Blitzcrank to max outw

Runes

InspirationGlacial AugmentHextech FlashtraptionBiscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
ResolveBone PlatingUnflinching
Ability HasteArmorHealth Scaling
Blitzcrank's passive ability p
Blitzcrank's q ability q
Blitzcrank's w ability w
Blitzcrank's e ability e
Blitzcrank's ultimate ability r
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Q
2
E
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
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Q
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Guide to Countering Syndra as Blitzcrank

Tips for Playing as Blitzcrank against Syndra

Using Blitzcrank's grab to pull an enemy into your tower range followed by a Power Fist will allow the tower to get several hits on them.

The 1-2-3 combo of Rocket Grab, Power Fist, and Static Field can devastate an individual opponent.

Advice to Win Against Syndra

Get boots early when playing against Syndra, they'll help you avoid many of her spells.

Attack Syndra after she's used Scatter the Weak, it has a long cooldown so she'll be vulnerable.

At max rank Syndra's spells gain bonus effects and change in appearance.

Blitzcrank vs Syndra Counter Stats

Blitzcrank Image
Win Rate
54.1 %
VS
Win Rate
45.9 %
Syndra Image
2.2
< Kills >
6.7
5.9
< Deaths >
6.1
13.5
< Assists >
6.7
0.41
< Killing Sprees >
1.51
29
< Minions Killed >
178
0.04
< Dragons Killed >
0.06
0.42
< Inhibitors >
0.44
2,683
< Physical Damage >
882
5,797
< Magic Damage >
20,327
964
< True Damage >
1,867
9,445
< Damage Dealt >
23,077
22,779
< Damage Taken >
17,779
8,524
< Gold Earned >
12,121
1.4
< Towers >
1.74
0.01
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
2,356
< Total Healing >
1,505
10,465
< Experience >
14,328
58
< Vision Score >
20
25
< Wards Placed >
10
299
< Time Dealing CC >
375

How to Counter Syndra with Blitzcrank in LoL

The stats provided here clarify several valuable Blitzcrank vs. Syndra counter stats that can help us distinguish the distinctions between the two. Blitzcrank’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Syndra’s KDA ratio of NaN, demonstrating that Blitzcrank may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Syndra. This observation is largely caused by the differences in assists.

Blitzcrank typically has a significantly smaller longest kill spree than his counter does. On average, he takes more damage than Syndra. This commonly reflects different amounts of tankyness, but it can also illustrate that the one champ has less agility and thus is not able to kite away from additional damage when poked or engaged.

Differences between Blitzcrank and Syndra

Damage Types Compared

Blitzcrank
Syndra
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Blitzcrank
Syndra

Who is Better, Blitzcrank or Syndra?

Both League of Legends champions are great champions. Both have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Blitzcrank usually wins when trying to fight Syndra, with a 54.1% win rate. Thus, Blitzcrank makes a great counter to Syndra.

While Blitzcrank does have a much higher winrate compared to Syndra, when they face off with one another, Blitzcrank also has a much lower level of difficulty that makes him a less complex champ to develop with. You should be be fine when picking Blitzcrank into Syndra.

Additionally, Blitzcrank also has a good amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Syndra. This often makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when trying to counter champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't a single best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Blitzcrank vs Syndra matchups, Blitzcrank is the better champion with a noticably higher win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your team members during team fights.

Blitzcrank is a great counter for Syndra. Focus your tactics on maximizing your CS and clearing objectives. If you do that, you should hold your own as Blitzcrank against Syndra.

Additional Information for Blitzcrank Players

How We Calculated Our Blitzcrank vs Syndra Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Syndra as Blitzcrank, we analyzed 3,193 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Syndra as Blitzcrank comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To learn all of the intricacies of Blitzcrank in order to counter Syndra during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to learn a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and tips shown here, you will increase your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Blitzcrank usually racks up a lot less CS relative to Syndra. Champions who typically don't earn many minion kills often don't have to have much CS to be effective, such as supports. They are capable of scaling properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champs with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually require several high cost items to be effective. In either situation, try to surpass the values shown on this page to do well.

The ideal items to have in your Blitzcrank versus Syndra build include Thornmail, Frozen Heart, and Solstice Sleigh. When Blitzcrank bought at least these three items in his build, he did much better vs. Syndra than with most other common builds. In fact, Blitzcrank had an average win rate of 54.1% when countering Syndra with this build.

To have the greatest chance of defeating Syndra as Blitzcrank, you should equip the Glacial Augment, Hextech Flashtraption, Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight, Bone Plating, and Unflinching runes from the Inspiration and Resolve rune sets. Of all the runes players chose for Blitzcrank vs Syndra counters, this mixture of runes yielded the greatest win rate. Moreover, these runes provided a 54.1% winrate overall.

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