Nasus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
4.1%

Nasusvs Sion

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nasus vs Sion is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nasus wins with a 50.9% win rate (+1.8%) over Sion based on 55 games. Sion wins the early laning phase while Nasus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nasus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nasus vs Sion matchup.

Nasus Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nasus 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 - 50.9% win rateSion(50.9%)
Nasus - 50.9% win rate in this matchup
Nasus
50.9% WR
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Sion vs Nasus matchup - 49.1% win rate
Sion
49.1% WR

Who Wins the Nasus vs Sion Matchup?

Nasus wins the Nasus vs Sion matchup
Winner
Nasus
Matches: 55
50.9%
Win Rate
49.1%
6.4
CS / min
7.1
855
DMG / min
992
11,643
Gold / game
12,607
638
Heal / min
360
1,668
DMG Mitigated / min
2,632
0.8
CC / min
2.1
34.8%
Early Game WR
65.2%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Nasus vs Sion Matchup Summary

The Nasus vs Sion matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 55 recent matches analyzed, Nasus wins with a 50.9% win rate compared to Sion's 49.1%, giving Nasus a 1.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sion controls the early laning stage, but Nasus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sion needs to press advantages before Nasus reaches their power spikes, while Nasus 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. Nasus 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.

Nasus vs Sion Laning Phase Breakdown

Sion wins the laning phase against Nasus in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Nasus
7.1Sion
Sion edges out Nasus by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Sion.
Damage
855Nasus
992Sion
Sion heavily out-damages Nasus by 136 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nasus 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
11,643Nasus
12,607Sion
Sion generates a commanding 964 more gold per game than Nasus. This substantial economic advantage means Sion consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nasus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Nasus
2.1Sion
Sion brings significantly more crowd control than Nasus, 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. Nasus should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
2,306Nasus
2,992Sion
Sion vastly out-sustains Nasus, healing and mitigating 685 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nasus is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nasus, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nasus Build Against Sion

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Sion, providing the mobility and stats Nasus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nasus against Sion are Frozen Heart, Trinity Force and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Nasus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 71.4% win rate across 7 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 Nasus vs Sion matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sion
65.2%
+30.4% advantage
Nasus early game win rateNasus34.8%
Sion early game win rateSion65.2%
Late Game
Nasus
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Nasus late game win rateNasus62.5%
Sion late game win rateSion37.5%

Sion dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 65.2% win rate — a 30.4 percentage point lead over Nasus. This lopsided early game means Sion can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nasus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Sion. Extended games heavily favor Nasus, 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 Nasus reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nasus 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 Nasus Runes Against Sion

Precision rune tree - Nasus primary runes vs SionPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Nasus rune vs SionTriumph - best Nasus rune vs SionLegend: Haste - best Nasus rune vs SionLast Stand - best Nasus rune vs Sion
Resolve rune tree - Nasus secondary runes vs SionResolve
Second Wind - best Nasus rune vs SionUnflinching - best Nasus rune vs Sion
52.2% WR

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


Nasus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Nasus'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 Nasus build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nasus matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.95%2226.775711,69047.4%44.9%
46.62%1335.876911,92947.1%46.3%
42.61%1155.574111,11347.1%39.1%
51.38%1095.01,04810,82149.2%54.5%
55.77%1046.580712,50646.8%63.2%
46.53%1012.777312,63044.7%48.1%
51.22%836.268212,39955.9%47.9%
41.98%811.372711,96642.5%41.5%
48.15%816.273012,02138.2%55.3%
50.00%805.978611,20439.4%57.5%
50.67%756.180011,80863.6%40.5%
52.70%747.074012,64860.0%46.1%
50.00%724.578311,88136.4%61.5%
45.83%725.575312,26946.4%45.5%
50.00%706.083312,84642.3%54.5%
46.38%694.770211,75041.7%51.5%
39.71%682.366611,47846.0%32.3%
62.12%666.578212,20353.6%68.4%
59.38%646.080411,85653.6%63.9%
47.37%576.371311,07456.7%37.0%
52.63%575.170010,41645.7%63.6%
54.39%571.972711,42359.3%50.0%
60.71%562.185513,46856.5%63.6%
50.91%556.485511,64334.8%62.5%
56.36%551.670412,27246.9%69.6%
35.19%546.265011,68636.4%34.4%
55.56%546.473011,68554.2%56.7%
59.26%545.781011,87162.1%56.0%
49.02%515.896412,40651.7%45.5%
41.67%486.378211,37928.0%56.5%
52.08%486.266211,08144.8%63.2%
58.33%486.578911,58661.5%54.5%
61.70%471.473812,64454.2%69.6%
40.43%477.286511,76939.1%41.7%
50.00%466.886611,79262.5%36.4%
60.87%464.773212,89550.0%66.7%
47.83%466.291812,95750.0%46.7%
56.82%446.175512,18068.8%50.0%
48.84%432.280813,17661.1%40.0%
39.02%416.469311,17942.9%35.0%
50.00%405.782611,35744.4%54.5%
51.28%395.574311,31447.8%56.3%
55.26%381.470612,24538.9%70.0%
54.05%372.668912,93835.0%76.5%
44.12%341.675613,86942.9%45.0%
51.52%334.670412,38453.9%50.0%
63.64%332.470312,67372.2%53.3%
59.38%326.580612,72336.4%71.4%
51.61%313.577712,11362.5%40.0%
56.67%302.679411,97555.6%58.3%
58.62%296.373812,42950.0%63.2%
55.17%296.361310,50158.8%50.0%
51.85%272.175011,75642.9%61.5%
57.69%266.168110,85960.0%54.5%
42.31%261.864112,02523.1%61.5%
42.31%265.872810,50540.0%45.5%
30.77%261.972111,64245.5%20.0%
75.00%245.973911,79076.9%72.7%
79.17%242.180113,21191.7%66.7%
29.17%245.675611,85037.5%25.0%
65.22%235.885712,89128.6%81.3%
72.73%227.16059,72960.0%100.0%
45.45%223.371412,68922.2%61.5%
42.86%217.366811,33430.0%54.5%
60.00%202.382813,27050.0%66.7%
25.00%206.874312,05928.6%23.1%
65.00%201.776614,37557.1%69.2%
65.00%201.170312,78444.4%81.8%
78.95%191.370712,544100.0%60.0%
47.37%196.481610,88440.0%55.6%
52.63%196.174411,30160.0%44.4%
50.00%185.272713,33228.6%63.6%
50.00%184.576811,99050.0%50.0%
47.06%173.786512,60244.4%50.0%
52.94%172.686514,93050.0%53.9%
56.25%165.869011,79277.8%28.6%
81.25%166.689013,13657.1%100.0%
50.00%161.569313,31940.0%66.7%
53.33%152.479313,82725.0%63.6%
53.33%155.866511,86266.7%44.4%
60.00%156.870913,76760.0%60.0%
53.33%157.178112,33857.1%50.0%
53.33%155.674011,44557.1%50.0%
80.00%154.767811,48185.7%75.0%
46.67%151.171713,79862.5%28.6%
60.00%151.074812,47140.0%70.0%
64.29%144.568013,12862.5%66.7%
57.14%146.872512,81683.3%37.5%
64.29%146.755510,83871.4%57.1%
38.46%136.276710,36433.3%42.9%
58.33%126.674612,53350.0%66.7%
16.67%126.960512,09320.0%14.3%
33.33%126.966411,78750.0%16.7%
50.00%126.378212,28562.5%25.0%
54.55%116.36849,73957.1%50.0%
54.55%116.796912,10271.4%25.0%
72.73%113.574111,21480.0%66.7%
40.00%101.973311,72940.0%40.0%
50.00%104.45278,07050.0%50.0%
40.00%104.561410,98160.0%20.0%
66.67%91.249910,11450.0%80.0%
66.67%97.168212,27471.4%50.0%
77.78%92.31,13115,150100.0%66.7%
66.67%98.067812,98860.0%75.0%
22.22%91.064411,0110.0%50.0%
55.56%95.960711,51966.7%50.0%
55.56%96.874812,38666.7%50.0%
44.44%96.868111,82825.0%60.0%
62.50%83.176412,94466.7%60.0%
25.00%86.962711,45125.0%25.0%
50.00%86.257411,95966.7%40.0%
57.14%77.479413,34766.7%50.0%
57.14%72.860110,88125.0%100.0%
57.14%71.552211,146100.0%40.0%
57.14%72.061510,78740.0%100.0%
28.57%76.464710,98866.7%0.0%
66.67%67.180911,50560.0%100.0%
20.00%56.976311,28933.3%0.0%
80.00%56.288513,53075.0%100.0%
60.00%55.950912,071100.0%33.3%
80.00%56.569814,377100.0%75.0%
60.00%56.457410,96750.0%66.7%

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Nasus vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nasus do against Sion in League of Legends?

Nasus wins the Nasus vs Sion matchup with a 50.9% win rate compared to Sion's 49.1%, a 1.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 55 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nasus do against Sion in the early game?

In the early game, Sion has the advantage against Nasus with a 65.2% win rate versus 34.8%. Sion players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nasus do against Sion in the late game?

In the late game, Nasus takes over the Nasus vs Sion matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Nasus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nasus vs Sion matchup?

Nasus wins the matchup against Sion with a 50.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 1.8 percentage point advantage means Nasus is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 55 games analyzed.

What is the best Nasus build against Sion?

The best Nasus build against Sion includes Frozen Heart, Trinity Force, Spirit Visage with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 71.4% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nasus runes against Sion?

The best Nasus runes against Sion use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 52.2% win rate in the Nasus vs Sion matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nasus counter Sion?

Yes, Nasus has a favorable matchup against Sion with a 50.9% win rate. Nasus slightly edges out Sion in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nasus against Sion?

When playing Nasus 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.