With Rengar finally summoned to the Fields of Justice, summoners are speculating about the next champion to be released in Summoner's Rift. It is rumored that Syndra, the Dark Sovereign, will become the next champion to descend upon the battlefield after Rengar. Syndra's gameplay revolves around manipulating the dark orbs she has cast upon the area and using her other skills to exact more damage to the opponent.
Here's a full rundown on her skills:
Transcendent (Passive): Each of Syndra’s normal abilities gain an extra effect at max rank.
- Dark Sphere: Spheres deal bonus damage to champions.
- Force of Will: Projectiles briefly knocks enemies into the air.
- Scatter the Weak: Cone width increases.
Dark Sphere: Syndra conjures a dark sphere at a target location, dealing magic damage in an area. The sphere remains for several seconds and can be manipulated by Syndra’s other abilities.
Force of Will:
- First Cast: Grabs a target dark sphere, enemy minion or neutral monster.
- Second Cast: Throw a grasped dark sphere or enemy at a target area. Enemies struck by the projectile take magic damage and are slowed.
Scatter the Weak: Deals magic damage in a cone and knocks enemies away based on how close they are to Syndra. Dark spheres within the area-of-effect are also knocked back, dealing magic damage and stunning enemies in their path.
Unleashed Power (Ultimate): Draws upon Syndra’s full cataclysmic power, harnessing all active dark spheres to deal additional magic damage to an enemy champion.
The Dark Sovereign's power relies heavily on manipulation and proper placement of her dark orbs. And while casting her dark orbs might be too easy for summoners to use, her kit brings more damage when combined with her other skills. By properly placing her dark orbs, Syndra can either bait her enemies or push her enemies away with Scatter the Weak.
One of Syndra's unique ability is to snatch a minion with her Force of Will ability and throw it to the damage and slow the enemy. Syndra can also use her dark orbs for further damage. And finally, Syndra becomes even more deadly when she has placed several orbs in the battlefield and use it to exact tons of damage with her ultimate.
With such power, Syndra will surely be able to zone out enemies and punish those who are foolish enough to gank her. Proper orb placement and management is the key to Syndra's victory in the lane as well as in a teamfight.
