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How to Synergize Zilean with Sion on the Same TeamZilean is in the s tier of champions

Zilean with Sion

How to Win With Zilean and Sion Paired TogetherZilean is in the a tier of champions
SupportMage
TankFighter

How to Synergize Zilean and Sion

based on 1,192 Zilean with Sion pairs
Win Rate
48.9 %
K/D/A
2.91
Pick Rate
2.7 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

At MOBA Champion, we pull the stats from from millions of League matches straight from Riot Games each and every week. Zilean has gone into battle with Sion in 1192 recent, ranked matches. By accumulating so much complete data directly from the creators of League, we are sure that we can provide you with high quality, insightful builds to help Zilean synergize with Sion. It is relatively rare for Zilean to play with Sion as allies. This pairing has only occurred in approximately 2.7% of matches with Zilean.

Zilean Sion Synergy Summary

Unfortunately, Zilean has done a poor job of fighting on the same side as Sion. On average, he wins an acceptable 48.9% of rounds the champs fight together on the same side. If you want to maximize your potential as Zilean when playing with Sion by figuring out how to better synergize your gameplay with him, then dig into the full build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Zilean vs Sion Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Health PotionWorld Atlas

Early Items

~5 Mins
BootsAmplifying Tome

Core Zilean Items

~22 Mins
Shurelya's BattlesongMorellonomiconImperial Mandate

Optional Items

Zaz'Zak's RealmspikeCosmic DriveSeraph's EmbraceSolstice Sleigh

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerdot summoner spell F

Skill Order

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

Runes

SorcerySummon AeryManaflow BandTranscendenceWaterwalking
DominationCheap ShotRelentless Hunter
Ability HasteAdaptive ForceArmor
Zilean's passive ability p
Zilean's q ability q
Zilean's w ability w
Zilean's e ability e
Zilean's ultimate ability r
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Guide to Synergizing Zilean and Sion

Tips for Playing as Zilean with Sion

Time Warp is an effective way to enable allies to finish off enemies, or escape from a losing battle.

Chronoshift is a powerful deterrent to attacking your carries, but casting Chronoshift too early in a fight can cause the enemy to switch targets too soon, making it less effective.

You can combine the use of Time Bomb and Rewind to place two Time Bombs on a target quickly. Placing the second bomb will detonate the first and stun all nearby enemies.

Advice to Understand How Sion Will Play

Roar of the Slayer is a great setup ability to land a very powerful Decimating Smash.

The Soul Furnace buff displays how much shield strength is remaining, use this information to time its explosion perfectly.

You only have very slight turning ability during Unstoppable Onslaught, so make sure to use it in straight paths.

Zilean Sion Synergy Stats

Zilean Image
Win Rate
48.9 %
VS
Win Rate
51.1 %
Sion Image
2.6
< Kills >
2.5
5.3
< Deaths >
4.9
12.8
< Assists >
12.9
0.51
< Killing Sprees >
0.51
57
< Minions Killed >
59
0.04
< Dragons Killed >
0.04
0.52
< Inhibitors >
0.52
1,022
< Physical Damage >
1,021
10,794
< Magic Damage >
10,272
764
< True Damage >
726
12,581
< Damage Dealt >
12,021
19,565
< Damage Taken >
18,569
9,104
< Gold Earned >
9,033
1.85
< Towers >
1.94
0.01
< Baron Takedowns >
0.01
7,138
< Total Healing >
6,946
12,185
< Experience >
12,132
53
< Vision Score >
52
23
< Wards Placed >
23
179
< Time Dealing CC >
180

How to Play with Sion as Zilean in LoL

The Zilean Sion synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of his gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Sion, compared to his overall stats. Significant differences are areas of focus that highlight how his gameplay changes when paired with this other champion.

Overall, Zilean sees a large worsening in his KDA (ratio of kills and assists to deaths) when paired with Sion. His KDA fell from NaN to NaN. This negative change shows that Sion helps Zilean perform not as well in ranked League matches. Yet, the small difference indicates that this performance change is only marginal.

When Zilean is an ally to Sion, he gets a small increase in his complete damage output. This change may demonstrate that Sion supports by providing cover for him to dish out more damage or that his support also helps increase the game's duration. Similarly, when Zilean is played alongside Sion on the same team, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees compared to when he plays without Sion. This is contrasting evidence that he is worse when playing synergisticly with Sion.

Additionally, when Zilean plays with Sion on the same side, he typically takes more damage than when he plays alone. Taking more damage may mean that Sion does a poor job of protecting Zilean during team fights.

Synergies between Zilean and Sion

Damage Types Compared

Zilean
Sion
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Zilean
Sion

Is Zilean better when played alongside Sion?

There is no one best companion for Zilean that will always be his ideal teammate. However, overall, Sion is a relatively poor companion for Zilean. By locking into the same side as Zilean, he drops their win rate by -1.8% to 48.9%. This proves that there is a harmful bond between Zilean and Sion that allows them to perform worse together than without each other.

Sion has a lower difficulty than Zilean. That means Zilean players don't need to be careful when finding Sion teammates to fight alongside, as they will need a lower level of skill to be able to play well with you.

When playing on the same side, you should expect to see an overall large increase in your team’s capability to tank a lot of damage. Together, these two will be a great protective duo.

In contrast, by pairing Zilean and Sion together, you may not be giving your other teammates very much sustained damage output. Plan to have other champs on your team that helps cover this relative gap in this pairing's abilities.

Regardless of the skill of your Sion ally, you need to focus on maximizing your gold income, staying alive by avoiding foolish fights, and clearing objectives. If you do this, you will do well, regardless.

Additional Information for Zilean Players

How We Calculated Our Zilean Sion Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Zilean and Sion, we analyzed 1,192 ranked and recent League of Legends matches. We perform advanced data cleaning and statistical methods to guarantee that our team synergy stats are accurate and reliable. You can be confident that our recommended build to pair Zilean with Sion comes from actual 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 your division's most relevant stats and build.

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Further Insights to Win with this Champion Pairing

To learn all of the intricacies of Zilean to synergize with Sion during both the lane and mid / late game phases of LoL, you should keep reading to gather additional tricks and insights into this champion pairing. If you use the build and stats shown above, you will grow your win rate significantly.

The most crucial items to prioritize in your Zilean and Sion synergy build include Shurelya's Battlesong, Morellonomicon, and Imperial Mandate. When Zilean bought at least these three pieces in his build, he performed much better when paired up with Sion than with most other common builds. In fact, Zilean boasted an average winrate of 48.9% when playing alongside Sion with this build.

To have the highest likelihood of coming out on top against your oponents, you should use the Summon Aery, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Waterwalking, Cheap Shot, and Relentless Hunter runes from the Sorcery and Domination rune sets. Out of all the runes players picked for Zilean and Sion pairings, this composite of runes yielded the top win rate. Moreover, these runes averaged a 48.9% winrate overall.

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