Matchup
Skill matchup
Build vs Sion
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
76%
14%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Sorcery
Arcane Comet
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
Precision
Presence of Mind
Coup de Grace
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Xerath
SionSion's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10s | 15s | 12s | – |
| 6 | 8s | 15s | 12s | 2m20 |
| 9 | 6s | 14s | 12s | 2m20 |
| 11 | 6s | 13s | 12s | 1m40 |
| 16 | 6s | 11s | 10s | 1m |
| 18 | 6s | 11s | 8s | 1m |
Playing against Sion
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
His Q charge can be interrupted by CC — stun him during the channel to cancel the knockup.
Sidestep his R (charge): he can't turn easily once he's started.
His zombie passive is slow: simply walk away from him, don't stay in range.
The W shield can be popped before it detonates: burst it quickly to prevent the damage from going off.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026