Akshan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.9%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Akshanvs Sion

DMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Akshan vs Sion is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Sion wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Akshan based on 10 games. Sion holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Akshan build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Akshan vs Sion matchup.

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Akshan Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Akshan performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Akshan - 30.0% win rate in this matchup
Akshan
30.0% WR
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Sion vs Akshan matchup - 70.0% win rate
Sion
70.0% WR

Who Wins the Akshan vs Sion Matchup?

Sion wins the Akshan vs Sion matchup
Winner
Sion
Matches: 10
30.0%
Win Rate
70.0%
5.9
CS / min
6.8
772
DMG / min
732
11,142
Gold / game
13,207
145
Heal / min
311
568
DMG Mitigated / min
2,696
0.1
CC / min
1.7
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Akshan vs Sion Matchup Summary

The Akshan vs Sion matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Sion wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Akshan's 30.0%, giving Sion a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Sion dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akshan players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Sion leads by 1.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sion has a strong advantage in this matchup. Akshan players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Sion overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Akshan vs Sion Laning Phase Breakdown

Sion wins the laning phase against Akshan in League of Legends

Sion is favored during the laning phase against Akshan, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Sion holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.9Akshan
6.8Sion
Sion significantly out-farms Akshan by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Sion a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Akshan players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
772Akshan
732Sion
Akshan deals 40 more champion damage per minute than Sion. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Sion choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Akshan's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,142Akshan
13,207Sion
Sion generates a commanding 2,065 more gold per game than Akshan. This substantial economic advantage means Sion consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Akshan should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Akshan
1.7Sion
Sion brings significantly more crowd control than Akshan, with 1.6 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Sion far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Akshan should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
713Akshan
3,007Sion
Sion vastly out-sustains Akshan, healing and mitigating 2,294 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Akshan is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Akshan, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Akshan Build Against Sion

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Sion, providing the mobility and stats Akshan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akshan against Sion are Blade of The Ruined King, Lord Dominik's Regards and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Akshan an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akshan vs Sion matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sion
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Akshan early game win rateAkshan40.0%
Sion early game win rateSion60.0%
Late Game
Sion
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Akshan late game win rateAkshan20.0%
Sion late game win rateSion80.0%

Sion dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Akshan. This lopsided early game means Sion can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Sion is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Akshan. Extended games heavily favor Sion, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Sion holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Akshan players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Akshan Runes Against Sion

Domination rune tree - Akshan primary runes vs SionDomination
Electrocute - best Akshan rune vs SionSudden Impact - best Akshan rune vs SionGrisly Mementos - best Akshan rune vs SionRelentless Hunter - best Akshan rune vs Sion
Sorcery rune tree - Akshan secondary runes vs SionSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Akshan rune vs SionGathering Storm - best Akshan rune vs Sion
100.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Akshan the best tools to compete against Sion in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Akshan matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Akshan's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Akshan build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Akshan matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.85%1086.491413,14150.0%53.5%
47.12%1046.187414,02346.7%47.3%
55.70%796.093612,74848.6%61.9%
51.95%776.296012,58261.3%45.6%
47.37%766.180812,66941.9%51.1%
32.81%646.182812,91729.4%36.7%
49.21%636.086112,94145.2%53.1%
40.32%626.088813,01938.5%41.7%
54.10%616.199713,77656.0%52.8%
47.46%596.196812,46846.7%48.3%
47.46%596.080713,22547.8%47.2%
34.55%556.080612,11632.1%37.0%
41.51%535.890413,15433.3%46.9%
58.49%536.085512,66675.0%44.8%
43.75%486.179912,38740.9%46.1%
51.06%476.081714,30061.1%44.8%
60.53%386.51,02113,17564.3%58.3%
40.54%375.971111,25433.3%47.4%
51.35%375.887611,86943.8%57.1%
50.00%366.294612,76666.7%38.1%
47.22%366.099213,29218.2%60.0%
59.38%326.11,02314,43050.0%63.6%
46.88%326.087911,18450.0%43.8%
43.33%305.91,01612,94161.5%29.4%
56.67%306.51,03313,33453.3%60.0%
34.48%295.775010,92826.7%42.9%
48.28%296.285413,23546.1%50.0%
50.00%285.994512,59655.6%47.4%
50.00%286.187012,87966.7%37.5%
51.85%276.295412,93758.3%46.7%
46.15%266.080212,13454.5%40.0%
46.15%266.370111,95550.0%41.7%
42.31%265.877412,96450.0%37.5%
32.00%256.075712,06025.0%35.3%
41.67%246.094012,73540.0%42.9%
60.87%236.076911,98071.4%44.4%
59.09%225.990513,41150.0%66.7%
45.00%206.096611,95560.0%30.0%
42.11%195.691811,60462.5%27.3%
36.84%196.282511,87130.0%44.4%
50.00%166.088713,11866.7%40.0%
50.00%165.780313,25250.0%50.0%
66.67%155.268612,53271.4%62.5%
66.67%156.575612,034100.0%37.5%
53.33%157.097213,34950.0%60.0%
50.00%145.867211,10428.6%71.4%
50.00%146.41,13213,947100.0%30.0%
42.86%145.691614,86450.0%40.0%
71.43%146.31,06313,446100.0%60.0%
30.77%136.290413,51080.0%0.0%
46.15%136.692710,46750.0%40.0%
58.33%126.198512,50566.7%55.6%
54.55%116.296814,02575.0%42.9%
81.82%115.795214,20083.3%80.0%
54.55%116.168712,32640.0%66.7%
40.00%106.198014,306100.0%33.3%
30.00%105.977211,14240.0%20.0%
70.00%105.81,04713,35450.0%75.0%
66.67%96.01,11514,396100.0%50.0%
44.44%95.792812,52250.0%33.3%
22.22%96.078311,53020.0%25.0%
62.50%86.677912,86550.0%75.0%
50.00%86.599115,75550.0%50.0%
28.57%76.71,02016,4420.0%33.3%
28.57%76.51,25914,81633.3%25.0%
42.86%75.01,27713,43166.7%25.0%
14.29%76.26469,04116.7%0.0%
42.86%75.98659,97725.0%66.7%
66.67%65.875711,298100.0%50.0%
66.67%66.480012,19466.7%66.7%
33.33%66.990812,0460.0%66.7%
66.67%65.889213,20350.0%100.0%
66.67%66.31,13513,037100.0%60.0%
50.00%65.47878,93940.0%100.0%
60.00%56.91,04310,09775.0%0.0%
40.00%56.389914,61733.3%50.0%
40.00%56.768113,8770.0%40.0%
20.00%56.575210,9310.0%100.0%
20.00%55.286313,1290.0%25.0%
60.00%55.685012,69750.0%66.7%
40.00%55.492111,6990.0%50.0%

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Akshan vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akshan do against Sion in League of Legends?

Sion wins the Akshan vs Sion matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Akshan's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Akshan do against Sion in the early game?

In the early game, Sion has the advantage against Akshan with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Sion players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Akshan do against Sion in the late game?

In the late game, Sion takes over the Akshan vs Sion matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Sion scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Akshan vs Sion matchup?

Sion wins the matchup against Akshan with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Sion is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Akshan build against Sion?

The best Akshan build against Sion includes Blade of The Ruined King, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Akshan runes against Sion?

The best Akshan runes against Sion use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Akshan vs Sion matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Akshan counter Sion?

No, Akshan struggles against Sion with only a 30.0% win rate. Sion has the advantage in this matchup. Akshan players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sion's lead.

How do I play Akshan against Sion?

When playing Akshan against Sion, play cautiously and avoid Sion's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Sion has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.