SionTFT Build
Noxus
Bruiser
2 CostBest Sion build for TFT Set 16 with 65.9% top 4 rate. Top items: Sunfire Cape, Ionic Spark, and Bramble Vest. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Sion builds: Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (65.95% top four rate, +15.95% difference); Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage (60.22% top four rate, +10.22% difference); Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape (59.52% top four rate, +9.52% difference)
Sion Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Sion in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Needlessly Large Rod 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 Sunfire Cape, Bramble Vest, Gargoyle Stoneplate, which are core items for maximizing Sion's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Sion, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Ionic Spark, Dragon's Claw, Evenshroud, which are core items for maximizing Sion's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Sion, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Sunfire Cape, Evenshroud, Warmog's Armor, 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 Negatron Cloak 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
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Sion Itemization in Set 16
Sion's best item build provides +15.9% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
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 50.0%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Sion item build achieves a 65.9% top four rate, representing a +15.9% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Sion achieves 56.5% top four rate (+6.5% vs base) with 4.21 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Sion achieves a 12.0% 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 Sunfire Cape with a 55.16% win rate (+5.16% vs base), 13.96% first place rate, and 13.47% pick rate. The top three Sion items are Sunfire Cape, Ionic Spark, and Bramble Vest.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 55.16% | +5.16% | 13.96% | 13.47% | 4,119 | ||
  | A | 54.92% | +4.92% | 16.75% | 2.23% | 681 | ||
| B | 54.41% | +4.41% | 14.50% | 7.64% | 2,338 | ||
| 4 | | B | 54.06% | +4.06% | 14.74% | 8.26% | 2,527 | |
| 5 | | B | 52.79% | +2.79% | 15.14% | 2.87% | 877 | |
| 6 | | B | 52.38% | +2.38% | 13.08% | 10.16% | 3,108 | |
| 7 |  | B | 51.98% | +1.98% | 15.37% | 3.88% | 1,187 | |
| 8 | | B | 51.18% | +1.18% | 15.59% | 2.36% | 721 | |
| 9 | | B | 49.93% | -0.07% | 13.57% | 11.05% | 3,379 | |
| 10 |  | B | 49.92% | -0.08% | 13.89% | 12.25% | 3,748 | |
| 11 | | B | 49.37% | -0.63% | 15.85% | 2.32% | 709 |
Best Sion Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Sion artifact item is Choncc's Rocket-Propelled Fist with a 62.81% win rate (+12.81% vs base), 12.91% first place rate, and 0.40% pick rate. The most popular is Void Gauntlet with a 0.53% pick rate and 57.41% win rate. Seeker's Armguard has the highest first place rate at 20.29%. The top three Sion artifact items are Choncc's Rocket-Propelled Fist, Silvermere Dawn, and Aegis of Dawn.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 62.81% | +12.81% | 12.91% | 0.40% | 121 | ||
| A | 58.49% | +8.49% | 18.48% | 0.17% | 53 | ||
| B | 57.86% | +7.86% | 17.10% | 0.46% | 140 | ||
| 4 | A | 57.41% | +7.41% | 17.31% | 0.53% | 162 | |
| 5 | B | 53.85% | +3.85% | 14.55% | 0.38% | 117 | |
| 6 | B | 52.70% | +2.70% | 17.29% | 0.24% | 74 | |
| 7 | A | 52.21% | +2.21% | 19.21% | 0.37% | 113 | |
| 8 | A | 52.21% | +2.21% | 17.60% | 0.37% | 113 | |
| 9 | A | 51.66% | +1.66% | 17.07% | 0.49% | 151 | |
| 10 | B | 51.00% | +1.00% | 12.44% | 0.33% | 100 | |
| 11 | B | 41.18% | -8.82% | 16.26% | 0.11% | 34 | |
| 12 | A | 40.00% | -10.00% | 20.29% | 0.08% | 25 | |
| 13 | B | 36.73% | -13.27% | 16.25% | 0.16% | 49 | |
| 14 | A | 27.27% | -22.73% | 17.41% | 0.04% | 11 | |
| 15 | A | 21.74% | -28.26% | 17.40% | 0.08% | 23 |
Best Sion Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Sion radiant item is Radiant Sunfire Cape with a 74.03% win rate (+24.03% vs base), 16.76% first place rate, and 0.25% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Dragon's Claw with a 0.37% pick rate and 44.64% win rate. Radiant Titan's Resolve has the highest first place rate at 17.98%. The top three Sion radiant items are Radiant Sunfire Cape, Radiant Evenshroud, and Radiant Ionic Spark.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 74.03% | +24.03% | 16.76% | 0.25% | 77 | ||
| B | 63.16% | +13.16% | 14.91% | 0.12% | 38 | ||
| B | 62.86% | +12.86% | 17.36% | 0.11% | 35 | ||
| 4 | B | 55.45% | +5.45% | 16.70% | 0.33% | 101 | |
| 5 | B | 54.39% | +4.39% | 15.40% | 0.19% | 57 | |
| 6 | B | 52.44% | +2.44% | 16.48% | 0.27% | 82 | |
| 7 | B | 50.75% | +0.75% | 16.59% | 0.22% | 67 | |
| 8 | B | 50.00% | +0.00% | 14.62% | 0.05% | 14 | |
| 9 | B | 47.78% | -2.22% | 16.86% | 0.29% | 90 | |
| 10 | B | 46.15% | -3.85% | 15.35% | 0.04% | 13 | |
| 11 | B | 45.24% | -4.76% | 14.17% | 0.14% | 42 | |
| 12 | B | 44.64% | -5.36% | 15.83% | 0.37% | 112 | |
| 13 | B | 43.75% | -6.25% | 16.87% | 0.10% | 32 | |
| 14 | B | 30.00% | -20.00% | 17.98% | 0.03% | 10 |
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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 TFT Set 16 features Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape, and Spirit Visage as core items. This build has a 65.95% win rate and is picked 0.99% of the time. First place rate: 14.59%, avg placement: 3.71.
What is the best item for Sion?
Sunfire Cape is the best item for Sion with a 55.16% win rate and 13.47% pick rate across 4,119 matches.
Which item is most popular on Sion?
Sunfire Cape is the most popular item on Sion with a 13.47% pick rate. It has a 55.16% win rate across 4,119 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Sion?
The top 3 items for Sion are Sunfire Cape, Ionic Spark, and Bramble Vest. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Sion's kit.
How many matches do the Sion item builds have?
The Sion item build data is based on 23,394 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Sunfire Cape on Sion?
Sunfire Cape is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 55.16% win rate on Sion.
What components should I prioritize for Sion in TFT Set 16?
Priority components for Sion are Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, and Giant's Belt. These components build into Sion's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Sion in TFT?
On carousel for Sion TFT builds, prioritize Chain Vest. These components are essential for Sion's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Sion in TFT Set 16?
Yes, Sion is a strong item holder with a 65.9% win rate when properly itemized. Sion should be a priority for your items in Sion comps.
Is Sion a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Yes, Sion is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 50.0% to 65.9%. Sion scales well with items.
What is Sion's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
Sion's top 4 rate when itemized is 56.5%. With proper items, Sion significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Sion emblem?
The best emblem for Sion is Juggernaut Emblem with a 71.13% win rate. This emblem activates the Juggernaut trait on Sion, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Sion radiant item?
The top radiant item for Sion is Radiant Bloodthirster with a 83.33% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Sion artifact?
The best artifact for Sion is Choncc's Rocket-Propelled Fist with a 62.81% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Sion's kit.