SionTFT Build
Noxus
Bruiser
2 CostBest Sion build for TFT Set 16 with 67.5% top 4 rate. Top items: Dragon's Claw, Bramble Vest, and Sunfire Cape. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Sion builds: Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape (67.46% top four rate, +20.22% difference); Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage (59.86% top four rate, +12.62% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (58.69% top four rate, +11.45% difference)
Sion Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Sion in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, Negatron Cloak from the carousel and item drops. Tear of the Goddess and Sparring Gloves are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Sion's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Sion?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Sion, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Bramble Vest, Sunfire Cape, Protector's Vow, which are core items for maximizing Sion's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 2nd priority component for Sion, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, Evenshroud, which are core items for maximizing Sion's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 3rd priority component for Sion, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Dragon's Claw, Evenshroud, Gargoyle Stoneplate, which are core items for maximizing Sion's effectiveness.
Sion Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Sion's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Giant's Belt to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Sion's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Sion in Set 16
High PrioritySion is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Sion item build achieves a 67.5% top four rate, which is +20.2% higher than Sion's base rate of 47.2%. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Sion Itemization in Set 16
Sion's best item build provides +20.2% top four rate improvement. 3 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
3 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.
As a 2-cost champion, Sion is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Sion Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Sion itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Sion has a base top four rate of 47.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Sion item build achieves a 67.5% top four rate, representing a +20.2% difference from the base rate. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Sion achieves 58.6% top four rate (+11.3% vs base) with 4.06 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Sion achieves a 14.1% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.
✓When to Itemize Sion
- When you find Sion early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Sion's key items
- When you can commit to 3-starring Sion through slow rolling
✗When NOT to Itemize Sion
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Sion Items in TFT Set 16
The best Sion item is Dragon's Claw with a 55.23% win rate (+7.99% vs base), 15.25% first place rate, and 8.76% pick rate. The most popular is Sunfire Cape with a 14.96% pick rate and 53.48% win rate. Protector's Vow has the highest first place rate at 16.22%. The top three Sion items are Dragon's Claw, Bramble Vest, and Sunfire Cape.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 55.23% | +7.99% | 15.25% | 8.76% | 9,810 | ||
 | B | 55.18% | +7.94% | 15.01% | 8.06% | 9,033 | ||
 | B | 53.48% | +6.24% | 14.30% | 14.96% | 16,759 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 51.59% | +4.35% | 14.57% | 14.49% | 16,230 | |
| 5 | | B | 50.54% | +3.30% | 15.95% | 2.40% | 2,687 | |
| 6 | | B | 49.57% | +2.33% | 13.53% | 12.36% | 13,849 | |
| 7 | | A | 49.21% | +1.97% | 16.22% | 2.10% | 2,355 | |
| 8 |  | B | 48.78% | +1.54% | 15.74% | 4.41% | 4,938 | |
| 9 | | B | 48.22% | +0.98% | 13.41% | 11.52% | 12,902 |
Best Sion Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Sion artifact item is Wit's End with a 80.00% win rate (+32.76% vs base), 20.95% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Talisman Of Ascension with a 0.32% pick rate and 51.10% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Sion artifact items are Wit's End, Titanic Hydra, and Silvermere Dawn.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 80.00% | +32.76% | 20.95% | 0.01% | 15 | ||
| B | 68.04% | +20.80% | 14.13% | 0.26% | 291 | ||
| A | 58.18% | +10.94% | 21.96% | 0.05% | 55 | ||
| 4 | A | 57.31% | +10.07% | 19.85% | 0.15% | 171 | |
| 5 | A | 53.33% | +6.09% | 19.98% | 0.12% | 135 | |
| 6 | A | 53.33% | +6.09% | 16.90% | 0.05% | 60 | |
| 7 | A | 52.98% | +5.74% | 19.97% | 0.28% | 319 | |
| 8 | A | 51.22% | +3.98% | 20.80% | 0.26% | 287 | |
| 9 | A | 51.10% | +3.86% | 17.85% | 0.32% | 362 | |
| 10 | A | 50.49% | +3.25% | 20.26% | 0.18% | 204 | |
| 11 | A | 49.85% | +2.61% | 18.63% | 0.29% | 325 | |
| 12 | A | 47.06% | -0.18% | 20.56% | 0.02% | 17 | |
| 13 | A | 46.37% | -0.87% | 20.64% | 0.16% | 179 | |
| 14 | A | 40.00% | -7.24% | 20.15% | 0.04% | 40 | |
| 15 | A | 11.11% | -36.13% | 21.66% | 0.02% | 18 | |
| 16 | A | 0.00% | -47.24% | 24.31% | 0.01% | 11 |
Best Sion Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Sion radiant item is Radiant Sterak's Gage with a 72.73% win rate (+25.49% vs base), 18.05% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Dragon's Claw with a 0.17% pick rate and 52.08% win rate. The top three Sion radiant items are Radiant Sterak's Gage, Radiant Steadfast Heart, and Radiant Ionic Spark.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 72.73% | +25.49% | 18.05% | 0.01% | 11 | ||
| B | 63.16% | +15.92% | 13.61% | 0.05% | 57 | ||
| B | 62.50% | +15.26% | 16.93% | 0.02% | 24 | ||
| 4 | B | 58.33% | +11.09% | 14.76% | 0.01% | 12 | |
| 5 | B | 56.67% | +9.43% | 13.84% | 0.08% | 90 | |
| 6 | B | 56.03% | +8.79% | 14.73% | 0.10% | 116 | |
| 7 | B | 52.08% | +4.84% | 12.97% | 0.17% | 192 | |
| 8 | B | 49.70% | +2.46% | 14.45% | 0.15% | 169 | |
| 9 | B | 49.17% | +1.93% | 13.64% | 0.11% | 120 | |
| 10 | B | 47.54% | +0.30% | 15.22% | 0.16% | 183 | |
| 11 | B | 44.83% | -2.41% | 14.02% | 0.03% | 29 | |
| 12 | B | 44.66% | -2.58% | 14.55% | 0.09% | 103 | |
| 13 | B | 36.36% | -10.88% | 16.01% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 14 | B | 20.83% | -26.41% | 14.34% | 0.02% | 24 |
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Sion Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sion's best build in Set 16?
The best Sion build in Set 16 is Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, and Sunfire Cape with a 67.46% top four rate, 20.14% first place rate, and 3.60 average placement. This build is picked 1.95% of the time.
What is the best item for Sion?
The best item for Sion is Dragon's Claw with a 55.23% win rate. This item is picked 8.76% of the time and has won 5,418 matches across 9,810 games.
Which item is most popular on Sion?
Sunfire Cape is the most popular item on Sion with a 14.96% pick rate. This item maintains a 53.48% win rate and has been used in 16,759 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Sion?
The top 3 items for Sion are Dragon's Claw, Bramble Vest, and Sunfire Cape with an average win rate of 54.63%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Sion item builds have?
The Sion item builds are based on 88,563 total matches. Dragon's Claw has the most wins with 5,418 victories.
Should I always build Dragon's Claw on Sion?
While Dragon's Claw has the highest win rate at 55.23%, the best Sion build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Dragon's Claw, Bramble Vest, and Sunfire Cape as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Sion in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Sion in Set 16 are Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, and Negatron Cloak. These components appear most frequently in Sion's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Sion's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Sion in TFT?
When playing Sion in TFT Set 16, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Sion's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Giant's Belt and Negatron Cloak. These components give you the flexibility to build Sion's optimal items.
Should I itemize Sion in TFT Set 16?
Sion is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Sion's best item build achieves a +20.2% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 47.2%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Sion a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Sion is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Sion achieves +20.2% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Sion's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Sion achieves an average top four rate of 58.6% in TFT Set 16, which is +11.3% compared to the base rate of 47.2%. The best Sion item build reaches 67.5% top four rate with a 3.60 average placement.
What is the best Sion emblem?
The best Sion emblem is Slayer Emblem with a 61.97% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.06% of the time and has been used in 71 matches.
What is the top Sion radiant item?
The top Sion radiant item is Radiant Archangel's Staff with a 83.33% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.
What is the best Sion artifact?
The best Sion artifact is Wit's End with a 80.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 15 matches.