Blitzcrank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Blitzcrankvs Sion

DTankSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Blitzcrank vs Sion is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Blitzcrank wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Sion based on 7 games. Blitzcrank wins the early laning phase while Sion scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Blitzcrank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Blitzcrank vs Sion matchup.

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Blitzcrank Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Blitzcrank 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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Blitzcrank - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Blitzcrank
57.1% WR
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Sion vs Blitzcrank matchup - 42.9% win rate
Sion
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Blitzcrank vs Sion Matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the Blitzcrank vs Sion matchup
Winner
Blitzcrank
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
1.1
CS / min
2.2
450
DMG / min
583
10,102
Gold / game
12,364
118
Heal / min
281
1,021
DMG Mitigated / min
2,247
1.9
CC / min
1.5
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Blitzcrank vs Sion Matchup Summary

The Blitzcrank vs Sion matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Blitzcrank wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Sion's 42.9%, giving Blitzcrank a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Blitzcrank controls the early laning stage, but Sion outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Blitzcrank needs to press advantages before Sion reaches their power spikes, while Sion should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sion leads by 1,388 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Blitzcrank 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.

Blitzcrank vs Sion Laning Phase Breakdown

Sion wins the laning phase against Blitzcrank in League of Legends

Sion is favored during the laning phase against Blitzcrank, 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.

Farming
1.1Blitzcrank
2.2Sion
Sion significantly out-farms Blitzcrank by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Sion a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Blitzcrank players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
450Blitzcrank
583Sion
Sion heavily out-damages Blitzcrank by 133 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Blitzcrank should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Sion's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,102Blitzcrank
12,364Sion
Sion generates a commanding 2,262 more gold per game than Blitzcrank. This substantial economic advantage means Sion consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Blitzcrank should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.9Blitzcrank
1.5Sion
Blitzcrank provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Sion, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Blitzcrank coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,139Blitzcrank
2,527Sion
Sion vastly out-sustains Blitzcrank, healing and mitigating 1,388 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Blitzcrank is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Blitzcrank, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Blitzcrank Build Against Sion

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Sion, providing the mobility and stats Blitzcrank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Blitzcrank against Sion are Redemption, Zeke's Convergence and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Blitzcrank an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sion. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Blitzcrank vs Sion matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Blitzcrank
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Blitzcrank early game win rateBlitzcrank100.0%
Sion early game win rateSion0.0%
Late Game
Sion
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Blitzcrank late game win rateBlitzcrank40.0%
Sion late game win rateSion60.0%

Blitzcrank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Sion. This lopsided early game means Blitzcrank 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Blitzcrank. Extended games heavily favor Sion, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Blitzcrank must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Sion reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Sion 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 Blitzcrank Runes Against Sion

Inspiration rune tree - Blitzcrank primary runes vs SionInspiration
Glacial Augment - best Blitzcrank rune vs SionHextech Flashtraption - best Blitzcrank rune vs SionBiscuit Delivery - best Blitzcrank rune vs SionCosmic Insight - best Blitzcrank rune vs Sion
Sorcery rune tree - Blitzcrank secondary runes vs SionSorcery
Celerity - best Blitzcrank rune vs SionNimbus Cloak - best Blitzcrank rune vs Sion
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Sorcery secondary allows Blitzcrank to press their advantage against Sion, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Blitzcrank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Blitzcrank'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 Blitzcrank build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Blitzcrank 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
47.16%2821.03398,36150.8%44.2%
54.12%2551.03509,06347.9%57.8%
49.76%2091.03368,27045.4%54.5%
43.59%1951.03738,98549.4%39.7%
57.67%1891.03538,70358.6%56.9%
51.41%1771.03568,45647.4%54.5%
52.87%1571.03929,17344.1%58.2%
48.94%1411.03598,76646.3%50.6%
46.49%1140.93829,06746.0%46.9%
53.51%1141.03778,43351.8%55.2%
57.01%1071.03859,10748.8%62.1%
48.54%1031.03428,82751.1%46.5%
60.20%980.93769,14267.7%56.7%
42.70%890.93978,78351.3%36.0%
52.87%871.03478,11348.0%59.5%
50.59%850.93348,40751.2%50.0%
64.71%851.03859,35964.7%64.7%
45.12%820.94239,12943.5%45.8%
51.90%791.03708,69355.0%48.7%
51.28%781.03668,49551.4%51.2%
45.95%741.03988,31041.0%51.4%
53.42%730.93439,35758.3%51.0%
55.56%721.03649,43471.4%49.0%
52.24%671.03698,72359.3%47.5%
53.85%651.03408,15465.7%40.0%
51.61%621.03268,55353.6%50.0%
58.62%581.03458,95352.4%62.2%
43.40%531.03478,43340.0%45.5%
36.73%491.03507,86332.1%42.9%
48.89%450.83238,89050.0%48.3%
57.14%421.03588,79566.7%50.0%
44.12%341.04139,19638.5%47.6%
60.71%281.239410,57583.3%54.5%
46.43%281.03729,00550.0%43.8%
55.56%271.03978,49061.5%50.0%
51.85%271.13368,22746.1%57.1%
41.67%241.03878,82036.4%46.1%
35.00%201.04508,38611.1%54.5%
72.22%180.93909,35788.9%55.6%
40.00%151.44239,61816.7%55.6%
42.86%141.24508,87250.0%37.5%
64.29%141.13829,78375.0%60.0%
30.77%131.03326,47340.0%0.0%
38.46%130.93228,95833.3%42.9%
33.33%120.94078,21150.0%16.7%
45.45%111.34557,97750.0%40.0%
50.00%101.24338,91966.7%42.9%
77.78%90.93318,967100.0%60.0%
44.44%91.040210,13633.3%50.0%
0.00%91.13718,9170.0%0.0%
44.44%91.13349,81833.3%50.0%
50.00%80.83617,92166.7%40.0%
62.50%81.23757,67966.7%50.0%
37.50%81.13817,36920.0%66.7%
71.43%70.94249,966100.0%60.0%
42.86%71.33277,05240.0%50.0%
57.14%71.145010,102100.0%40.0%
28.57%71.03828,77333.3%25.0%
57.14%71.444310,513100.0%50.0%
42.86%72.350611,61650.0%33.3%
66.67%61.03707,39150.0%75.0%
100.00%51.04408,220100.0%0.0%
40.00%52.43536,09633.3%50.0%
20.00%51.964812,3960.0%25.0%

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Blitzcrank vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Blitzcrank do against Sion in League of Legends?

Blitzcrank wins the Blitzcrank vs Sion matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Sion's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Blitzcrank do against Sion in the early game?

In the early game, Blitzcrank has the advantage against Sion with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Blitzcrank players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Blitzcrank do against Sion in the late game?

In the late game, Sion takes over the Blitzcrank vs Sion matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Sion scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Blitzcrank vs Sion matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the matchup against Sion with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Blitzcrank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Blitzcrank build against Sion?

The best Blitzcrank build against Sion includes Redemption, Zeke's Convergence, Bandlepipes with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Blitzcrank runes against Sion?

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

Does Blitzcrank counter Sion?

Yes, Blitzcrank has a favorable matchup against Sion with a 57.1% win rate. Blitzcrank strongly counters Sion in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Blitzcrank against Sion?

When playing Blitzcrank 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.