Sion Counters

The best picks not in lane to counter Sion include Kai'Sa, Zeri, and Samira. These picks are all good at countering Sion with win rates over 57%. Even if these Sion counter picks are not played in your lane, it's not smart to take him into these matchups. They will usually beat Sion.

Conversely, if the opposing team picks either Lillia or Swain, Sion mains should strongly think about selecting him, as he easily wins against these champions with win rates over 54% against both ofthem.

Prioritize early game: Sion is notably weak before hitting level six. This is primarily due to his lack of mobility, leading to enemies being able to easily escape him if they maintain good vision. Make sure to capitalize on this early weakness and be aggressive.

Stay observant and make smart trades: Sion relies heavily on his E-Q combo for setting up ganks for his jungler. Therefore, watch for the landed E and be prepared for the follow-up Q. React swiftly to avoid suffering substantial damage.

Keep distance if you're ranged: As a melee champion, Sion is extremely susceptible to getting poked out by ranged laners. If you're playing a ranged champion, ensure to keep your distance and consistently poke him whenever safely possible.

Use vision smartly: Sion's effectiveness diminishes if the enemy sets up good lane vision. Make sure to maintain vision in the lane bushes, decreasing his reliance on his Q to poke or initiate an all-in.

Deal with his Ultimate wisely: Sion's ultimate can be hard to land in open spaces with moving targets. If you see him charging, look to dodge or blink out of his way to render his Ultimate less potent.

Leverage his late-game weakness: Despite his durability, Sion can be kited to death by any ranged carry. Use this to your advantage in late game team fights, especially if you're playing a ranged champion.

Plan for a comeback: If Sion starts to get ahead, remember he is quite susceptible to AP damage. Consider investing in magic damage to counter his tankiness, stay cautious, and work with your team to shut him down.