Alistarvs Sion
Alistar vs Sion is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Sion wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Alistar based on 5 games. Sion wins the early laning phase while Alistar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Alistar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Alistar vs Sion matchup.
Alistar Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Alistar 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.
Sion(40.0%)Who Wins the Alistar vs Sion Matchup?
Alistar vs Sion Matchup Summary
The Alistar vs Sion matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Sion wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Alistar's 40.0%, giving Sion a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sion controls the early laning stage, but Alistar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sion needs to press advantages before Alistar reaches their power spikes, while Alistar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Alistar leads by 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sion has a strong advantage in this matchup. Alistar 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.
Alistar vs Sion Laning Phase Breakdown
Sion is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Sion holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Alistar Build Against Sion
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Sion, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Sion are Fimbulwinter, Sunfire Aegis and Mejai's Soulstealer. This combination gives Alistar 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 Alistar vs Sion matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Alistar0.0%Sion100.0%Alistar66.7%Sion33.3%Sion dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Alistar. This lopsided early game means Sion can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Alistar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Sion. Extended games heavily favor Alistar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Sion must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Alistar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Alistar survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Alistar Runes Against Sion
Resolve
Domination
The Resolve and Domination rune setup gives Alistar the best tools to compete against Sion in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Alistar'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 Alistar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.62% | 133 | 0.9 | 298 | 7,796 | 46.6% | 46.7% | |
| 44.64% | 112 | 1.0 | 328 | 8,678 | 46.0% | 43.5% | |
| 48.11% | 106 | 1.0 | 323 | 8,582 | 46.8% | 49.1% | |
| 46.81% | 94 | 0.9 | 329 | 8,845 | 43.2% | 49.1% | |
| 56.98% | 86 | 0.9 | 328 | 7,913 | 52.2% | 62.5% | |
| 55.26% | 76 | 0.8 | 338 | 9,023 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 44.93% | 69 | 1.1 | 303 | 8,641 | 50.0% | 41.9% | |
| 47.62% | 63 | 0.9 | 295 | 8,147 | 50.0% | 46.0% | |
| 58.62% | 58 | 1.0 | 335 | 8,794 | 46.1% | 68.8% | |
| 59.65% | 57 | 1.0 | 319 | 8,927 | 54.2% | 63.6% | |
| 42.31% | 52 | 1.0 | 298 | 7,792 | 33.3% | 52.0% | |
| 56.86% | 51 | 1.0 | 312 | 7,998 | 48.0% | 65.4% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 1.2 | 380 | 8,829 | 44.4% | 62.5% | |
| 53.06% | 49 | 0.9 | 324 | 7,906 | 44.8% | 65.0% | |
| 39.58% | 48 | 1.0 | 348 | 8,180 | 33.3% | 47.6% | |
| 63.83% | 47 | 0.9 | 315 | 8,336 | 66.7% | 61.5% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 0.9 | 311 | 8,533 | 58.3% | 38.1% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 1.0 | 312 | 8,400 | 31.8% | 63.6% | |
| 56.82% | 44 | 1.0 | 291 | 8,957 | 66.7% | 51.7% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 1.0 | 367 | 9,171 | 58.8% | 54.2% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 1.0 | 323 | 7,443 | 31.8% | 81.3% | |
| 39.47% | 38 | 1.0 | 297 | 7,746 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 36 | 0.9 | 309 | 8,156 | 38.9% | 38.9% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 1.1 | 341 | 8,657 | 50.0% | 45.0% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 1.0 | 284 | 7,680 | 42.1% | 38.5% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 0.9 | 328 | 8,527 | 50.0% | 47.4% | |
| 36.67% | 30 | 1.0 | 392 | 8,949 | 40.0% | 35.0% | |
| 35.71% | 28 | 1.1 | 273 | 7,937 | 43.8% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 27 | 0.9 | 309 | 7,966 | 16.7% | 46.7% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 1.0 | 323 | 7,815 | 46.1% | 40.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 370 | 9,205 | 40.0% | 46.7% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 339 | 8,837 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.0 | 337 | 8,215 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.0 | 392 | 10,001 | 40.0% | 54.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.0 | 278 | 8,497 | 57.1% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 366 | 9,164 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.3 | 359 | 8,990 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.9 | 277 | 8,042 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 309 | 7,571 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 492 | 9,866 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.1 | 309 | 8,529 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.7 | 489 | 10,557 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.7 | 497 | 9,575 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.7 | 414 | 8,626 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 369 | 8,638 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 298 | 10,417 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 630 | 10,782 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 369 | 8,894 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 308 | 7,746 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
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Alistar vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Alistar do against Sion in League of Legends?
Sion wins the Alistar vs Sion matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Alistar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Alistar do against Sion in the early game?
In the early game, Sion has the advantage against Alistar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Sion players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Alistar do against Sion in the late game?
In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Sion matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Alistar vs Sion matchup?
Sion wins the matchup against Alistar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Sion is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Alistar build against Sion?
The best Alistar build against Sion includes Fimbulwinter, Sunfire Aegis, Mejai's Soulstealer with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Alistar runes against Sion?
The best Alistar runes against Sion use the Resolve primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Alistar vs Sion matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Alistar counter Sion?
No, Alistar struggles against Sion with only a 40.0% win rate. Sion has the advantage in this matchup. Alistar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sion's lead.
How do I play Alistar against Sion?
When playing Alistar against Sion, play cautiously and avoid Sion's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Sion in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.