Lucian - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
2.9%

Lucianvs Sion

FMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lucian vs Sion is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Lucian wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Sion based on 6 games. Sion wins the early laning phase while Lucian scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Lucian build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lucian vs Sion matchup.

Lucian Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lucian 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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Sion - 50.0% win rateSion(50.0%)
Lucian - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Lucian
50.0% WR
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Sion vs Lucian matchup - 50.0% win rate
Sion
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Lucian vs Sion Matchup?

Lucian wins the Lucian vs Sion matchup
Winner
Lucian
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.3
CS / min
6.1
1,261
DMG / min
577
12,828
Gold / game
10,270
214
Heal / min
323
403
DMG Mitigated / min
2,322
0.1
CC / min
1.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Lucian vs Sion Matchup Summary

The Lucian vs Sion matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Lucian wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Sion's 50.0%, giving Lucian a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sion controls the early laning stage, but Lucian outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sion needs to press advantages before Lucian reaches their power spikes, while Lucian should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Sion leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lucian has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Sion's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Lucian vs Sion Laning Phase Breakdown

Lucian wins the laning phase against Sion in League of Legends

Lucian is favored during the laning phase against Sion, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Lucian holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Lucian
6.1Sion
Lucian and Sion farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,261Lucian
577Sion
Lucian heavily out-damages Sion by 684 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sion should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Lucian's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,828Lucian
10,270Sion
Lucian generates a commanding 2,559 more gold per game than Sion. This substantial economic advantage means Lucian consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Sion should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Lucian
1.4Sion
Sion brings significantly more crowd control than Lucian, with 1.3 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. Lucian should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
617Lucian
2,645Sion
Sion vastly out-sustains Lucian, healing and mitigating 2,028 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lucian is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lucian, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sion
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Lucian early game win rateLucian0.0%
Sion early game win rateSion100.0%
Late Game
Lucian
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Lucian late game win rateLucian75.0%
Sion late game win rateSion25.0%

Sion dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Lucian. This lopsided early game means Sion can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Lucian is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Sion. Extended games heavily favor Lucian, 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 Lucian reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Lucian 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 Lucian Runes Against Sion

Precision rune tree - Lucian primary runes vs SionPrecision
Press the Attack - best Lucian rune vs SionPresence of Mind - best Lucian rune vs SionLegend: Bloodline - best Lucian rune vs SionCoup de Grace - best Lucian rune vs Sion
Inspiration rune tree - Lucian secondary runes vs SionInspiration
Triple Tonic - best Lucian rune vs SionJack Of All Trades - best Lucian rune vs Sion
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Lucian maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Sion.


Lucian matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Lucian'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 Lucian build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Lucian matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.67%2457.092613,53540.7%47.8%
44.26%2456.789313,85845.1%43.5%
50.99%2026.882313,03251.1%50.9%
49.75%1996.986713,11952.8%47.3%
52.25%1787.298913,96245.8%57.9%
46.15%1696.583313,30448.7%44.0%
47.80%1597.085213,71442.5%53.2%
53.85%1567.097413,76754.0%53.7%
55.15%1366.999314,11855.4%55.0%
44.71%856.891713,09339.1%51.3%
48.05%776.887813,77056.7%42.5%
47.37%767.01,00414,12250.0%44.7%
58.90%736.786513,64868.8%51.2%
61.11%726.991014,00163.9%58.3%
42.31%527.086213,63640.0%44.4%
34.69%496.980912,60850.0%17.4%
51.11%457.090113,21047.8%54.5%
37.78%457.196514,85625.0%48.0%
57.14%426.489914,79045.5%61.3%
52.38%427.197415,61464.3%46.4%
43.90%417.294714,57056.5%27.8%
57.58%337.287113,87862.5%52.9%
42.31%266.793913,13138.5%46.1%
38.46%266.786612,75242.9%33.3%
52.17%236.893013,99442.9%56.3%
42.86%217.075312,56755.6%33.3%
52.38%217.094012,95150.0%55.6%
50.00%206.679112,80550.0%50.0%
47.06%176.682411,35140.0%57.1%
58.82%177.31,05314,34466.7%54.5%
43.75%166.71,05614,01914.3%66.7%
60.00%156.272710,89842.9%75.0%
57.14%146.691213,36933.3%75.0%
25.00%126.887011,33214.3%40.0%
27.27%117.01,05614,26814.3%50.0%
30.00%106.81,04713,28925.0%33.3%
50.00%107.596714,66075.0%33.3%
22.22%97.491611,65714.3%50.0%
37.50%87.31,01415,08833.3%40.0%
71.43%76.56739,98366.7%75.0%
42.86%76.81,07017,3910.0%42.9%
57.14%76.797812,58175.0%33.3%
50.00%66.31,26112,8280.0%75.0%
16.67%67.11,00911,79350.0%0.0%
33.33%67.356310,31220.0%100.0%
20.00%56.991612,7630.0%33.3%
20.00%57.664711,66633.3%0.0%

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Lucian vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lucian do against Sion in League of Legends?

Lucian wins the Lucian vs Sion matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Sion's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Lucian do against Sion in the early game?

In the early game, Sion has the advantage against Lucian 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 Lucian do against Sion in the late game?

In the late game, Lucian takes over the Lucian vs Sion matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Lucian scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lucian vs Sion matchup?

Lucian wins the matchup against Sion with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Lucian is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Lucian build against Sion?

The best Lucian build against Sion includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lucian runes against Sion?

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

Does Lucian counter Sion?

Yes, Lucian has a favorable matchup against Sion with a 50.0% win rate. Lucian slightly edges out Sion in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Lucian against Sion?

When playing Lucian against Sion, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Sion. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.