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Hecarim vs Syndra

How to Beat Syndra as Hecarim in LoLHecarim is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Syndra as Hecarim

based on 2,127 Hecarim vs Syndra matchups
Win Rate
51.6 %
K/D/A
2.52
Pick Rate
2.2 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We get our matchup statistics from the millions of recently ranked League matches that we get from Riot Games each and every week. This guide on how to beat Syndra as Hecarim resulted from an analysis of 2127 ranked games where both champions clashed against one another. This counter matchup is somewhat rare. Hecarim fights Syndra in only 2.2% of his games.

Hecarim vs Syndra Matchup Summary

Hecarim has done a decent job of beating Syndra. Normally, he wins a acceptable 51.6% of games the champs face one another in. In Hecarim vs Syndra matches, Hecarim’s team is 0.1% more probable to obtain first blood, implying that he most likely will get first blood versus Syndra.

Best Hecarim vs Syndra Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Gustwalker HatchlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
BootsIonian Boots of Lucidity

Core Hecarim Items

~22 Mins
Sterak's GageTrinity ForceSpear of Shojin

Optional Items

Death's DanceSerylda's GrudgeEclipseOpportunity

Summoner Spells

summonerhaste summoner spell D
summonersmite summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Hecarim to level upq
>
Second ability for Hecarim to level upw
>
Last skill for Hecarim to max oute

Runes

SorceryPhase RushNimbus CloakCelerityWaterwalking
PrecisionTriumphLegend: Tenacity
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling
Hecarim's passive ability p
Hecarim's q ability q
Hecarim's w ability w
Hecarim's e ability e
Hecarim's ultimate ability r
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Q
2
W
3
Q
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E
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Q
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R
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Guide to Countering Syndra as Hecarim

Tips for Playing as Hecarim against Syndra

Devastating Charge deals more damage based on the distance traveled. Try using Onslaught of Shadows or Summoner Spells such as Ghost or Flash to maximize this damage.

Spirit of Dread restores Health when nearby enemies take damage, including damage dealt by allies. Cast this during a large fight to maximize Hecarim's survivability.

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.

Hecarim vs Syndra Counter Stats

Hecarim Image
Win Rate
51.6 %
VS
Win Rate
48.4 %
Syndra Image
7.2
< Kills >
6.3
6
< Deaths >
5.9
7.9
< Assists >
6.4
1.65
< Killing Sprees >
1.49
35
< Minions Killed >
182
1.64
< Dragons Killed >
0.06
0.37
< Inhibitors >
0.44
14,364
< Physical Damage >
893
2,778
< Magic Damage >
19,928
769
< True Damage >
1,773
17,912
< Damage Dealt >
22,596
41,829
< Damage Taken >
17,965
12,477
< Gold Earned >
12,061
1.29
< Towers >
1.8
0.36
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
21,834
< Total Healing >
1,656
14,469
< Experience >
14,502
20
< Vision Score >
20
5
< Wards Placed >
10
240
< Time Dealing CC >
373

How to Counter Syndra with Hecarim in LoL

The stat comparisons shown here emphasize several significant Hecarim versus Syndra counter statistics that can help you interpret the differences between the pair. Hecarim’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Syndra’s KDA ratio of NaN, highlighting that Hecarim may be more central to his team's team fighting potential than Syndra..

Hecarim usually has a similar longest kill spree as his matchup does. Typically, he takes more damage than Syndra. This commonly reflects different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also illustrate that the one champion has less agility and thus is not able to flee from additional harm when engaged or poked.

Differences between Hecarim and Syndra

Damage Types Compared

Hecarim
Syndra
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Hecarim
Syndra

Who is Better, Hecarim or Syndra?

Both League champs are great. Both champs have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Hecarim usually wins when trying to fight Syndra, with a 51.6% win rate. As a result, Hecarim makes a good counter to Syndra.

While Hecarim does have a higher win rate compared to Syndra, when on opposite teams, Hecarim also has a lower difficulty level that makes him a less difficult champ to learn and master. You should be careful when picking Hecarim into Syndra.

Furthermore, Hecarim has almost no amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Syndra. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when facing champions with a lot of burst damage.

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

Hecarim is a decent counter for Syndra. Make sure you focus your gameplay on maximizing your CS and clearing objectives. If you can do that, you should do very well as Hecarim against Syndra.

Other Champion Matchups Against Hecarim

Hecarim Loses Against

SingedSinged43.9% winrateBraumBraum44% winrateMordekaiserMordekaiser44% winrateTaricTaric44.1% winrate

Hecarim Wins Against

YuumiYuumi54.6% winrateZoeZoe54.1% winrateNidaleeNidalee53.6% winrateHeimerdingerHeimerdinger53.2% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

CassiopeiaCassiopeia+ 52.2% 977 GamesDianaDiana+ 52.7% 2131 GamesShyvanaShyvana+ 55.4% 224 GamesBel'VethBel'Veth+ 56% 91 Games

Additional Information for Hecarim Players

How We Calculated Our Hecarim vs Syndra Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Syndra as Hecarim, we analyzed 2,127 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 Hecarim 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.

Other Useful Resources

Hecarim Build Syndra Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Hecarim in order to counter Syndra during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to learn a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and tips presented here, you should increase your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Hecarim usually accumulates a lot less CS relative to Syndra. Champs who typically don't earn many minion kills typically don't require much CS to be effective, such as sup champs. They are able to scale properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually need several high cost items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the values reported here to do well.

The top items to have in your Hecarim versus Syndra build include Sterak's Gage, Trinity Force, and Spear of Shojin. When Hecarim incorporated at least these three items in his build, he performed a lot better vs. Syndra than with most other commonly used counter builds. In fact, Hecarim had an average win rate of 51.6% when countering Syndra with this build.

To have the best likelihood of defeating Syndra as Hecarim, you should take the Phase Rush, Nimbus Cloak, Celerity, Waterwalking, Legend: Tenacity, and Triumph runes from the Sorcery and Precision rune sets. Out of all the rune builds players used for Hecarim vs Syndra fights, this mix of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. In fact, these runes provided a 51.6% win rate overall.

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