Jarvan IVvs Sion
Jarvan IV vs Sion is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Sion wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Jarvan IV based on 5 games. Jarvan IV wins the early laning phase while Sion scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jarvan IV vs Sion matchup.
Jarvan IV Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV vs Sion Matchup?
Jarvan IV vs Sion Matchup Summary
The Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV's 40.0%, giving Sion a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jarvan IV controls the early laning stage, but Sion outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jarvan IV 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 718 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sion has a strong advantage in this matchup. Jarvan IV 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.
Jarvan IV vs Sion Laning Phase Breakdown
Jarvan IV is favored during the laning phase against Sion, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Jarvan IV holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Jarvan IV Build Against Sion
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Sion, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Sion are Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver and Guardian Angel. This combination gives Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV vs Sion matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Jarvan IV100.0%Sion0.0%Jarvan IV25.0%Sion75.0%Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Jarvan IV. 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: Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV Runes Against Sion
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Jarvan IV the best tools to compete against Sion in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Jarvan IV matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Jarvan IV'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 Jarvan IV 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.91% | 127 | 0.9 | 575 | 12,273 | 63.3% | 51.3% | |
| 49.14% | 116 | 0.9 | 602 | 12,168 | 50.9% | 47.5% | |
| 50.94% | 106 | 0.9 | 607 | 12,445 | 42.5% | 57.6% | |
| 55.34% | 103 | 0.9 | 574 | 12,558 | 57.8% | 53.5% | |
| 41.18% | 102 | 1.1 | 604 | 11,902 | 44.9% | 37.7% | |
| 58.00% | 100 | 0.9 | 638 | 12,319 | 53.7% | 63.0% | |
| 48.98% | 98 | 0.9 | 632 | 12,724 | 61.5% | 40.7% | |
| 55.81% | 86 | 1.0 | 697 | 12,428 | 55.8% | 55.8% | |
| 51.28% | 78 | 1.0 | 631 | 12,513 | 43.8% | 56.5% | |
| 52.38% | 63 | 1.0 | 617 | 12,077 | 47.1% | 58.6% | |
| 37.70% | 61 | 1.1 | 641 | 12,458 | 29.0% | 46.7% | |
| 40.68% | 59 | 1.0 | 584 | 13,040 | 43.5% | 38.9% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 1.0 | 596 | 11,828 | 51.9% | 44.8% | |
| 45.45% | 55 | 0.9 | 576 | 11,874 | 46.4% | 44.4% | |
| 54.00% | 50 | 0.9 | 624 | 13,019 | 62.5% | 46.1% | |
| 42.00% | 50 | 1.0 | 661 | 12,748 | 27.3% | 53.6% | |
| 52.00% | 50 | 1.1 | 588 | 12,148 | 38.1% | 62.1% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 0.9 | 651 | 12,352 | 56.0% | 52.2% | |
| 59.57% | 47 | 1.0 | 633 | 13,084 | 64.7% | 56.7% | |
| 60.87% | 46 | 0.9 | 662 | 12,597 | 68.0% | 52.4% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 1.3 | 608 | 12,212 | 42.9% | 45.8% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 1.0 | 609 | 11,772 | 51.9% | 44.4% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 0.9 | 645 | 11,636 | 62.5% | 41.2% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 1.1 | 608 | 11,066 | 56.5% | 47.1% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 0.9 | 673 | 12,179 | 61.9% | 50.0% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 1.0 | 677 | 12,631 | 40.0% | 58.8% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 1.1 | 652 | 12,367 | 53.3% | 42.9% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 0.9 | 558 | 12,013 | 61.1% | 52.9% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 1.0 | 586 | 12,531 | 56.3% | 37.5% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 1.0 | 609 | 12,923 | 41.7% | 58.8% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 1.8 | 663 | 14,115 | 50.0% | 35.0% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 0.8 | 572 | 11,668 | 22.2% | 50.0% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.0 | 585 | 13,732 | 58.3% | 46.7% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 1.0 | 646 | 13,707 | 60.0% | 43.8% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 1.2 | 581 | 11,686 | 38.5% | 38.5% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 0.9 | 604 | 11,590 | 61.5% | 45.5% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 0.8 | 561 | 11,635 | 38.5% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 0.9 | 630 | 10,437 | 41.2% | 80.0% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 591 | 12,877 | 37.5% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 588 | 11,653 | 36.4% | 44.4% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 646 | 9,962 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 640 | 12,516 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 84.21% | 19 | 0.7 | 649 | 13,013 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 0.8 | 645 | 13,539 | 60.0% | 69.2% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 0.9 | 476 | 10,515 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.3 | 568 | 12,132 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.3 | 558 | 10,703 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.7 | 674 | 13,067 | 57.1% | 44.4% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.5 | 679 | 12,642 | 75.0% | 54.5% | |
| 85.71% | 14 | 1.0 | 693 | 14,017 | 75.0% | 90.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.5 | 576 | 12,505 | 71.4% | 42.9% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 0.9 | 566 | 9,860 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 2.3 | 759 | 12,440 | 71.4% | 57.1% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 1.3 | 682 | 12,851 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.8 | 718 | 13,071 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.5 | 625 | 12,510 | 75.0% | 62.5% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.3 | 592 | 11,398 | 42.9% | 20.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.2 | 478 | 11,347 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.1 | 605 | 12,229 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.4 | 612 | 10,085 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 2.1 | 566 | 9,977 | 28.6% | 0.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.9 | 534 | 11,627 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.9 | 461 | 10,253 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.9 | 528 | 11,083 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.9 | 492 | 10,146 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 544 | 11,908 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 557 | 9,461 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.6 | 517 | 9,375 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.9 | 451 | 8,444 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.7 | 740 | 11,003 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 543 | 12,000 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.9 | 631 | 12,328 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.5 | 439 | 10,230 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.5 | 586 | 11,759 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 769 | 13,432 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 797 | 13,852 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 576 | 13,110 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 550 | 9,382 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 508 | 7,746 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 672 | 13,016 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Jarvan IV vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Jarvan IV do against Sion in League of Legends?
Sion wins the Jarvan IV vs Sion matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Jarvan IV do against Sion in the early game?
In the early game, Jarvan IV has the advantage against Sion with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Jarvan IV players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Jarvan IV do against Sion in the late game?
In the late game, Sion takes over the Jarvan IV vs Sion matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Sion scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Jarvan IV vs Sion matchup?
Sion wins the matchup against Jarvan IV with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Sion is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Jarvan IV build against Sion?
The best Jarvan IV build against Sion includes Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver, Guardian Angel with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Jarvan IV runes against Sion?
The best Jarvan IV runes against Sion use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Jarvan IV vs Sion matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Jarvan IV counter Sion?
No, Jarvan IV struggles against Sion with only a 40.0% win rate. Sion has the advantage in this matchup. Jarvan IV players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sion's lead.
How do I play Jarvan IV against Sion?
When playing Jarvan IV 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.