When Safe laning poke that also applies a slow

1. QConjure sphere→
2. WThrow, slow

Tip Create a Dark Sphere near the target with Q, then W grabs the nearest sphere and throws it for damage and a slow. W creates a new sphere if none is nearby, so Q is not mandatory, but use W while the placed sphere remains in range when Syndra wants both Q and W damage.

When Lock down a target or catch a fleeing enemy with a stun

1. QPlace sphere→
2. EScatter, stun

Tip Create Q's sphere between Syndra and the target, then push it with E's cone to stun enemies along its path for 1.25 seconds. E cannot move a sphere outside the cone, so place Q slightly in front of the enemy and align the sphere-to-target line with their escape route.

When Maximizing burst after Syndra locks a target down

1. QStun sphere→
2. EScatter, stun→
3. QExtra sphere→
4. WThrow sphere→
5. RLaunch all

Tip Leave Dark Spheres on the ground with Q and W, then land E's sphere stun to stop the target. R launches its three orbiting spheres plus nearby ones for up to seven, so cast before they expire; after 100 Splinters it also executes targets below 10% health.

When Close the gap for a surprise stun then R finish

1. QPre-place sphere→
2. FlashReposition→
3. EScatter, stun→
4. RR finish

Tip Pre-place a sphere with Q, then Flash to rotate E's cone and the sphere line toward the fleeing target. Push the sphere immediately for the stun, then finish with R when enough spheres are available or the target is in execute range.