Azirvs Sion
Azir vs Sion is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Azir wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Sion based on 8 games. Azir holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Sion matchup.
Azir Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir 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(62.5%)Who Wins the Azir vs Sion Matchup?
Azir vs Sion Matchup Summary
The Azir vs Sion matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Azir wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Sion's 37.5%, giving Azir a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Azir dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sion players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sion leads by 2,310 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Azir players can confidently pick into Sion and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sion away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Azir vs Sion Laning Phase Breakdown
Sion is favored during the laning phase against Azir, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Sion holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Azir Build Against Sion
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Sion, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Sion are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Nashor's Tooth. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Sion. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Sion matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Azir66.7%Sion33.3%Azir60.0%Sion40.0%Azir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Sion. This lopsided early game means Azir can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Azir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Sion. Extended games heavily favor Azir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Azir holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Sion players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Azir Runes Against Sion
Precision
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Azir to press their advantage against Sion, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Azir'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 Azir 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.44% | 54 | 7.1 | 955 | 12,842 | 30.4% | 54.8% | |
| 47.17% | 53 | 7.1 | 923 | 12,537 | 28.6% | 59.4% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 7.0 | 867 | 12,264 | 57.9% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 7.5 | 820 | 12,698 | 41.2% | 47.4% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 6.9 | 1,078 | 11,929 | 60.0% | 43.8% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 6.8 | 722 | 12,328 | 70.0% | 38.1% | |
| 33.33% | 30 | 7.0 | 767 | 12,353 | 45.5% | 26.3% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 6.8 | 936 | 12,100 | 30.0% | 42.1% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 7.2 | 857 | 12,010 | 64.3% | 57.1% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 7.2 | 738 | 11,316 | 21.4% | 53.9% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 7.3 | 882 | 12,375 | 42.9% | 53.9% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 7.3 | 892 | 11,558 | 57.1% | 80.0% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 6.3 | 795 | 11,126 | 23.1% | 45.5% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 7.1 | 925 | 11,893 | 38.5% | 62.5% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 6.9 | 908 | 13,497 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 7.3 | 911 | 12,020 | 37.5% | 61.5% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 6.6 | 1,001 | 11,613 | 27.3% | 80.0% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 7.0 | 807 | 11,558 | 30.0% | 36.4% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 7.5 | 888 | 13,177 | 57.1% | 61.5% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 7.5 | 1,140 | 12,564 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 7.8 | 772 | 10,187 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 7.4 | 959 | 10,885 | 44.4% | 44.4% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 7.3 | 1,201 | 12,594 | 42.9% | 12.5% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 6.5 | 855 | 11,053 | 22.2% | 33.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 7.0 | 762 | 11,012 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 7.0 | 578 | 9,591 | 45.5% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 7.8 | 779 | 10,071 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.7 | 1,049 | 12,836 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.8 | 890 | 12,805 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.3 | 954 | 13,556 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 6.8 | 696 | 8,407 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 7.4 | 851 | 12,618 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 7.0 | 828 | 13,398 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.8 | 753 | 10,081 | 57.1% | 60.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 7.0 | 783 | 13,141 | 0.0% | 70.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 767 | 11,638 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 1,002 | 14,675 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 7.1 | 1,111 | 13,037 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.7 | 838 | 12,886 | 80.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.5 | 971 | 13,448 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 8.0 | 1,013 | 14,343 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 807 | 10,191 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.8 | 1,543 | 15,474 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.0 | 986 | 11,805 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.6 | 1,004 | 14,298 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.8 | 1,121 | 13,125 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 842 | 11,634 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 856 | 12,016 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 983 | 13,845 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,055 | 8,720 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
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Azir vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Azir do against Sion in League of Legends?
Azir wins the Azir vs Sion matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Sion's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Azir do against Sion in the early game?
In the early game, Azir has the advantage against Sion with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Azir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Azir do against Sion in the late game?
In the late game, Azir takes over the Azir vs Sion matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Azir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Azir vs Sion matchup?
Azir wins the matchup against Sion with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Azir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.
What is the best Azir build against Sion?
The best Azir build against Sion includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Nashor's Tooth with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Azir runes against Sion?
The best Azir runes against Sion use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Azir vs Sion matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Azir counter Sion?
Yes, Azir has a favorable matchup against Sion with a 62.5% win rate. Azir strongly counters Sion in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Azir against Sion?
When playing Azir against Sion, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.