Updated patch 26.18 · 1.5M high-elo games
Sion
Vanguard · physical (AD) damage
46.9%Win rate
2.1%Pick rate
6KGames
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Sion is a Vanguard that deals physical (AD) damage and brings airborne, stun, slow. Some of their lockdown (airborne) ignores tenacity, so you dodge it; you can't cleanse or Merc' through it. Below is Sion's highest-win-rate build from high-elo games; open the counter-build tool to tune it against your specific enemy team.
ABILITIES
PassiveGlory in Death
After being killed, Sion will temporarily reanimate with rapidly decaying Health. His attacks become very rapid, heal him, and deal bonus damage based on his target's maximum Health.
QDecimating Smash
Sion charges a powerful swing in an area in front of himself that will deal damage to enemies when released. If he charges for enough time, enemies hit by the swing will also be knocked up and stunned.
WSoul Furnace
Sion shields himself and can reactivate after 3 seconds to deal Magic Damage to enemies nearby. When Sion kills enemies, he passively gains maximum Health.
ERoar of the Slayer
Sion fires a short range shockwave that damages and slows and reduces the Armor of the first enemy hit. If the shockwave hits a minion or monster, it will be knocked back, damaging, slowing, and reducing the Armor of all enemies that it passes through.
RUnstoppable Onslaught
Sion charges in a direction, ramping up speed over time. He can steer his charge slightly with the mouse cursor location. When he collides with an enemy he deals damage and knocks them up based on the distance he has charged.
COMBAT PROFILE
PLAYING ASSion
- You only have very slight turning ability during Unstoppable Onslaught, so make sure to use it in straight paths.
- 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.
PLAYING AGAINSTSion
- Even if Sion still hits a Decimating Smash, making him release the charge earlier reduces its impact.
- Use the time after Sion has died to reposition and prepare for his return.
CROWD CONTROL
Airborneignores tenacityFROMQ Decimating SmashE Roar of the SlayerR Unstoppable OnslaughtStuntenacity helpsFROMQ Decimating SmashR Unstoppable OnslaughtSlowignores tenacityFROMQ Decimating SmashE Roar of the SlayerR Unstoppable Onslaught
Q Decimating SmashE Roar of the SlayerR Unstoppable OnslaughtStuntenacity helpsFROMQ Decimating SmashR Unstoppable OnslaughtSlowignores tenacityFROMQ Decimating SmashE Roar of the SlayerR Unstoppable OnslaughtHover a crowd-control type to see which ability it comes from.
HIGHEST WIN-RATE BUILD
SKILL PRIORITY
Decimating Smash (Q)Sion charges a powerful swing in an area in front of himself that will deal damage to enemies when released. If he charges for enough time, enemies hit by the swing will also be knocked up and stunned.Q→Soul Furnace (W)Sion shields himself and can reactivate after 3 seconds to deal Magic Damage to enemies nearby. When Sion kills enemies, he passively gains maximum Health.W46.9% WR2,792 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Decimating Smash (Q)Sion charges a powerful swing in an area in front of himself that will deal damage to enemies when released. If he charges for enough time, enemies hit by the swing will also be knocked up and stunned.QDecimating Smash2
4
5
7
9
Soul Furnace (W)Sion shields himself and can reactivate after 3 seconds to deal Magic Damage to enemies nearby. When Sion kills enemies, he passively gains maximum Health.WSoul Furnace1
8
10
12
13
Roar of the Slayer (E)Sion fires a short range shockwave that damages and slows and reduces the Armor of the first enemy hit. If the shockwave hits a minion or monster, it will be knocked back, damaging, slowing, and reducing the Armor of all enemies that it passes through.ERoar of the Slayer3
14
15
17
18
Unstoppable Onslaught (R)Sion charges in a direction, ramping up speed over time. He can steer his charge slightly with the mouse cursor location. When he collides with an enemy he deals damage and knocks them up based on the distance he has charged.RUnstoppable Onslaught6
11
16
Grasp of the Undying keystone
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Aftershock
Guardian
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
Inspiration
Glacial Augment
Unsealed Spellbook
First Strike
Hextech Flashtraption
Magical Footwear
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Time Warp Tonic
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Approach Velocity
Jack Of All Trades
SUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Doran's Shield110 Health
Enduring Focus
Restore 4 Health every 5 seconds.
After taking damage from a champion, restore Health over 8 seconds.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.Cost: 450
Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Plated Steelcaps25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.Cost: 1200 · 600 to buildMost common
CORE
Hollow Radiance400 Health
40 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
100% Base Health Regen
Immolate
After taking or dealing damage, deal magic damage per second to nearby enemies for 3 seconds.
Desolate
Killing an enemy deals magic damage around them.Cost: 2800 · 650 to build→
Unending Despair400 Health
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Anguish
Every 4 seconds while in combat with champions, deal magic damage to nearby enemy champions and heal for 250% of the damage dealt.Cost: 2800 · 800 to buildBuild every game
3RD ITEM
Titanic Hydra40 Attack Damage
600 Health
Cleave
Attacks deal physical damage on-hit and to enemies behind the target.
Titanic Crescent
Empower your next Cleave to deal bonus physical damage On-Hit and deal bonus physical damage to enemies behind the target.Cost: 3300 · 50 to build51.8% WR759 games
Thornmail150 Health
75 Armor
Thorns
When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.Cost: 2450 · 450 to build42% WR500 gamesWhat players go
4TH ITEM
Jak'Sho, The Protean350 Health
45 Armor
45 Magic Resist
Voidborn Resilience
After 5 seconds of champion combat, increase your bonus Armor and Magic Resist by 30% until end of combat.Cost: 3200 · 650 to build50.5% WR475 gamesTitanic Hydra40 Attack Damage
600 Health
Cleave
Attacks deal physical damage on-hit and to enemies behind the target.
Titanic Crescent
Empower your next Cleave to deal bonus physical damage On-Hit and deal bonus physical damage to enemies behind the target.Cost: 3300 · 50 to build55.4% WR249 gamesWhat players go
5TH ITEM
Thornmail150 Health
75 Armor
Thorns
When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.Cost: 2450 · 450 to build50.8% WR303 gamesJak'Sho, The Protean350 Health
45 Armor
45 Magic Resist
Voidborn Resilience
After 5 seconds of champion combat, increase your bonus Armor and Magic Resist by 30% until end of combat.Cost: 3200 · 650 to build51.9% WR295 gamesTitanic Hydra40 Attack Damage
600 Health
Cleave
Attacks deal physical damage on-hit and to enemies behind the target.
Titanic Crescent
Empower your next Cleave to deal bonus physical damage On-Hit and deal bonus physical damage to enemies behind the target.Cost: 3300 · 50 to build63.5% WR156 gamesWhat players go
Based on 6248 games · 46.9% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Decimating Smash (Q)Sion charges a powerful swing in an area in front of himself that will deal damage to enemies when released. If he charges for enough time, enemies hit by the swing will also be knocked up and stunned.Q→Soul Furnace (W)Sion shields himself and can reactivate after 3 seconds to deal Magic Damage to enemies nearby. When Sion kills enemies, he passively gains maximum Health.W49.7% WR606 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Decimating Smash (Q)Sion charges a powerful swing in an area in front of himself that will deal damage to enemies when released. If he charges for enough time, enemies hit by the swing will also be knocked up and stunned.QDecimating Smash2
4
5
7
9
Soul Furnace (W)Sion shields himself and can reactivate after 3 seconds to deal Magic Damage to enemies nearby. When Sion kills enemies, he passively gains maximum Health.WSoul Furnace1
8
10
12
13
Roar of the Slayer (E)Sion fires a short range shockwave that damages and slows and reduces the Armor of the first enemy hit. If the shockwave hits a minion or monster, it will be knocked back, damaging, slowing, and reducing the Armor of all enemies that it passes through.ERoar of the Slayer3
14
15
17
18
Unstoppable Onslaught (R)Sion charges in a direction, ramping up speed over time. He can steer his charge slightly with the mouse cursor location. When he collides with an enemy he deals damage and knocks them up based on the distance he has charged.RUnstoppable Onslaught6
11
16
Grasp of the Undying keystone
ResolveGrasp of the UndyingAftershockGuardianDemolishFont of LifeShield BashConditioningSecond WindBone PlatingOvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinchingInspirationGlacial AugmentUnsealed SpellbookFirst StrikeHextech FlashtraptionMagical FootwearCash BackTriple TonicTime Warp TonicBiscuit DeliveryCosmic InsightApproach VelocityJack Of All TradesSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Doran's Shield110 Health
Enduring Focus
Restore 4 Health every 5 seconds.
After taking damage from a champion, restore Health over 8 seconds.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.Cost: 450Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Mercury's Treads20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% TenacityCost: 1250 · 550 to buildMost common
CORE
Hollow Radiance400 Health
40 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
100% Base Health Regen
Immolate
After taking or dealing damage, deal magic damage per second to nearby enemies for 3 seconds.
Desolate
Killing an enemy deals magic damage around them.Cost: 2800 · 650 to build→Unending Despair400 Health
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Anguish
Every 4 seconds while in combat with champions, deal magic damage to nearby enemy champions and heal for 250% of the damage dealt.Cost: 2800 · 800 to buildBuild every game
3RD ITEM
Titanic Hydra40 Attack Damage
600 Health
Cleave
Attacks deal physical damage on-hit and to enemies behind the target.
Titanic Crescent
Empower your next Cleave to deal bonus physical damage On-Hit and deal bonus physical damage to enemies behind the target.Cost: 3300 · 50 to build52.2% WR161 games
Heartsteel900 Health
100% Base Health Regen
Colossal Consumption (0s) per target
If an enemy champion is nearby for a few seconds, your next Attack against them deals 70 plus 6% of your max Health as bonus physical damage and grants 10% of the damage as max Health.
Goliath
For each 1000 max Health, gain 3% increased size, up to 30%.Cost: 3000 · 400 to build63.4% WR41 gamesWhat players go
4TH ITEM
Thornmail150 Health
75 Armor
Thorns
When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.Cost: 2450 · 450 to build48.3% WR118 gamesTitanic Hydra40 Attack Damage
600 Health
Cleave
Attacks deal physical damage on-hit and to enemies behind the target.
Titanic Crescent
Empower your next Cleave to deal bonus physical damage On-Hit and deal bonus physical damage to enemies behind the target.Cost: 3300 · 50 to build59.1% WR88 gamesWhat players go
5TH ITEM
Jak'Sho, The Protean350 Health
45 Armor
45 Magic Resist
Voidborn Resilience
After 5 seconds of champion combat, increase your bonus Armor and Magic Resist by 30% until end of combat.Cost: 3200 · 650 to build41.5% WR41 gamesThornmail150 Health
75 Armor
Thorns
When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.Cost: 2450 · 450 to build46.3% WR41 gamesWhat players go
Based on 935 games · 49.7% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Decimating Smash (Q)Sion charges a powerful swing in an area in front of himself that will deal damage to enemies when released. If he charges for enough time, enemies hit by the swing will also be knocked up and stunned.Q→Soul Furnace (W)Sion shields himself and can reactivate after 3 seconds to deal Magic Damage to enemies nearby. When Sion kills enemies, he passively gains maximum Health.W44.6% WR162 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Decimating Smash (Q)Sion charges a powerful swing in an area in front of himself that will deal damage to enemies when released. If he charges for enough time, enemies hit by the swing will also be knocked up and stunned.QDecimating Smash2
3
5
7
9
Soul Furnace (W)Sion shields himself and can reactivate after 3 seconds to deal Magic Damage to enemies nearby. When Sion kills enemies, he passively gains maximum Health.WSoul Furnace1
8
10
12
13
Roar of the Slayer (E)Sion fires a short range shockwave that damages and slows and reduces the Armor of the first enemy hit. If the shockwave hits a minion or monster, it will be knocked back, damaging, slowing, and reducing the Armor of all enemies that it passes through.ERoar of the Slayer4
14
15
17
18
Unstoppable Onslaught (R)Sion charges in a direction, ramping up speed over time. He can steer his charge slightly with the mouse cursor location. When he collides with an enemy he deals damage and knocks them up based on the distance he has charged.RUnstoppable Onslaught6
11
16
Grasp of the Undying keystone
ResolveGrasp of the UndyingAftershockGuardianDemolishFont of LifeShield BashConditioningSecond WindBone PlatingOvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinchingInspirationGlacial AugmentUnsealed SpellbookFirst StrikeHextech FlashtraptionMagical FootwearCash BackTriple TonicTime Warp TonicBiscuit DeliveryCosmic InsightApproach VelocityJack Of All TradesSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Scorchclaw PupJungle Companions
Summon a Scorchclaw that assists you against monsters.
The companion grows as you hunt monsters, empowering your Smite. When fully grown, it completes your Jungle Quest and periodically imbues your next Attack or Ability to burn enemies and Slow them. Killing large monsters readies this immediately.Cost: 450Best opening
BOOTS
Boots of Swiftness55 Move Speed
Fleetfooted
Reduce the effectiveness of Slows by 25%.Cost: 1000 · 700 to buildMost common
CORE
Youmuu's Ghostblade55 Attack Damage
18 Lethality
4% Move Speed
Haunt
Gain Move Speed while out of combat.
Wraith Step
Gain Move Speed and Ghosting for seconds.Cost: 2800 · 675 to build→
Axiom Arc55 Attack Damage
18 Lethality
20 Ability Haste
Flux
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, refund some of your Ultimate Ability's total cooldown.Cost: 2750 · 363 to buildBuild every game
3RD ITEM
Unending Despair400 Health
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Anguish
Every 4 seconds while in combat with champions, deal magic damage to nearby enemy champions and heal for 250% of the damage dealt.Cost: 2800 · 800 to build61.8% WR34 gamesWhat players go
4TH ITEM
The Collector50 Attack Damage
10 Lethality
25% Critical Strike Chance
Death
Your damage executes champions that are below 5% Health.
Taxes
Champion kills grant 25 bonus gold.Cost: 3000 · 525 to build35.7% WR28 gamesWhat players go
Based on 296 games · 44.6% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Decimating Smash (Q)Sion charges a powerful swing in an area in front of himself that will deal damage to enemies when released. If he charges for enough time, enemies hit by the swing will also be knocked up and stunned.Q→Soul Furnace (W)Sion shields himself and can reactivate after 3 seconds to deal Magic Damage to enemies nearby. When Sion kills enemies, he passively gains maximum Health.W44.2% WR55 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Decimating Smash (Q)Sion charges a powerful swing in an area in front of himself that will deal damage to enemies when released. If he charges for enough time, enemies hit by the swing will also be knocked up and stunned.QDecimating Smash1
4
5
7
9
Soul Furnace (W)Sion shields himself and can reactivate after 3 seconds to deal Magic Damage to enemies nearby. When Sion kills enemies, he passively gains maximum Health.WSoul Furnace3
8
10
12
13
Roar of the Slayer (E)Sion fires a short range shockwave that damages and slows and reduces the Armor of the first enemy hit. If the shockwave hits a minion or monster, it will be knocked back, damaging, slowing, and reducing the Armor of all enemies that it passes through.ERoar of the Slayer2
14
15
17
Unstoppable Onslaught (R)Sion charges in a direction, ramping up speed over time. He can steer his charge slightly with the mouse cursor location. When he collides with an enemy he deals damage and knocks them up based on the distance he has charged.RUnstoppable Onslaught6
11
16
Stormraider's Surge keystone
Sorcery
Summon Aery
Arcane Comet
Stormraider's Surge
Deathfire Touch
Axiom Arcanist
Manaflow Band
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
Celerity
Absolute Focus
Scorch
Waterwalking
Gathering StormResolveGrasp of the UndyingAftershockGuardianDemolishFont of LifeShield BashConditioningSecond WindBone PlatingOvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinchingSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
World AtlasCost: 400Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Boots of Swiftness55 Move Speed
Fleetfooted
Reduce the effectiveness of Slows by 25%.Cost: 1000 · 700 to buildMost common
CORE
Celestial Opposition200 Health
75% Base Health Regen
75% Base Mana Regen
9 Gold Per 10 Seconds
Blessing of the Mountain
Reduce incoming champion damage for 2 seconds after taking damage from a champion. When the effect ends, slow nearby enemies by 50% for 1.5 seconds.
Active (4 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision.Cost: 400→Heartsteel900 Health
100% Base Health Regen
Colossal Consumption (0s) per target
If an enemy champion is nearby for a few seconds, your next Attack against them deals 70 plus 6% of your max Health as bonus physical damage and grants 10% of the damage as max Health.
Goliath
For each 1000 max Health, gain 3% increased size, up to 30%.Cost: 3000 · 400 to buildBuild every game
Based on 181 games · 44.2% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Decimating Smash (Q)Sion charges a powerful swing in an area in front of himself that will deal damage to enemies when released. If he charges for enough time, enemies hit by the swing will also be knocked up and stunned.Q→Soul Furnace (W)Sion shields himself and can reactivate after 3 seconds to deal Magic Damage to enemies nearby. When Sion kills enemies, he passively gains maximum Health.W43.6% WR64 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Decimating Smash (Q)Sion charges a powerful swing in an area in front of himself that will deal damage to enemies when released. If he charges for enough time, enemies hit by the swing will also be knocked up and stunned.QDecimating Smash1
4
5
7
9
Soul Furnace (W)Sion shields himself and can reactivate after 3 seconds to deal Magic Damage to enemies nearby. When Sion kills enemies, he passively gains maximum Health.WSoul Furnace2
8
10
12
13
Roar of the Slayer (E)Sion fires a short range shockwave that damages and slows and reduces the Armor of the first enemy hit. If the shockwave hits a minion or monster, it will be knocked back, damaging, slowing, and reducing the Armor of all enemies that it passes through.ERoar of the Slayer3
14
15
17
18
Unstoppable Onslaught (R)Sion charges in a direction, ramping up speed over time. He can steer his charge slightly with the mouse cursor location. When he collides with an enemy he deals damage and knocks them up based on the distance he has charged.RUnstoppable Onslaught6
11
16
Stormraider's Surge keystone
SorcerySummon AeryArcane CometStormraider's SurgeDeathfire TouchAxiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus CloakTranscendenceCelerityAbsolute FocusScorchWaterwalkingGathering StormResolveGrasp of the UndyingAftershockGuardianDemolishFont of LifeShield BashConditioningSecond WindBone PlatingOvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinchingSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Doran's Shield110 Health
Enduring Focus
Restore 4 Health every 5 seconds.
After taking damage from a champion, restore Health over 8 seconds.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.Cost: 450Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Boots of Swiftness55 Move Speed
Fleetfooted
Reduce the effectiveness of Slows by 25%.Cost: 1000 · 700 to buildMost common
CORE
Youmuu's Ghostblade55 Attack Damage
18 Lethality
4% Move Speed
Haunt
Gain Move Speed while out of combat.
Wraith Step
Gain Move Speed and Ghosting for seconds.Cost: 2800 · 675 to build→Unending Despair400 Health
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Anguish
Every 4 seconds while in combat with champions, deal magic damage to nearby enemy champions and heal for 250% of the damage dealt.Cost: 2800 · 800 to buildBuild every game
Based on 110 games · 43.6% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
