Nidalee - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
44.4%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Nidaleevs Sion

FAssassinMage
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nidalee vs Sion is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Sion wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nidalee based on 5 games. Nidalee wins the early laning phase while Sion scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nidalee vs Sion matchup.

Nidalee Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nidalee 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.

Compare against an opponent
Sion - 40.0% win rateSion(40.0%)
Nidalee - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Nidalee
40.0% WR
VS
Sion vs Nidalee matchup - 60.0% win rate
Sion
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Nidalee vs Sion Matchup?

Sion wins the Nidalee vs Sion matchup
Winner
Sion
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
4.2
CS / min
4.7
784
DMG / min
798
15,505
Gold / game
15,216
506
Heal / min
420
1,039
DMG Mitigated / min
2,120
0.2
CC / min
1.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Nidalee vs Sion Matchup Summary

The Nidalee 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 Nidalee's 40.0%, giving Sion a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nidalee controls the early laning stage, but Sion outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nidalee 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 crowd control, where Sion leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sion has a strong advantage in this matchup. Nidalee 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.

Nidalee vs Sion Laning Phase Breakdown

Sion wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

Sion is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Sion holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
4.2Nidalee
4.7Sion
Sion edges out Nidalee by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Sion.
Damage
784Nidalee
798Sion
Damage output is virtually even between Nidalee and Sion, with only 14 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
15,505Nidalee
15,216Sion
Nidalee and Sion generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 290 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.2Nidalee
1.1Sion
Sion brings significantly more crowd control than Nidalee, with 0.9 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. Nidalee should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,545Nidalee
2,540Sion
Sion vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 996 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nidalee is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nidalee, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nidalee Build Against Sion

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Sion, providing the mobility and stats Nidalee needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nidalee against Sion are Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Nidalee 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 Nidalee vs Sion matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nidalee
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee0.0%
Sion early game win rateSion0.0%
Late Game
Sion
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee40.0%
Sion late game win rateSion60.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nidalee and Sion, with Nidalee holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Sion is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Nidalee. Extended games heavily favor Sion, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nidalee has the edge early, but Sion gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Nidalee Runes Against Sion

Domination rune tree - Nidalee primary runes vs SionDomination
Dark Harvest - best Nidalee rune vs SionSudden Impact - best Nidalee rune vs SionGrisly Mementos - best Nidalee rune vs SionTreasure Hunter - best Nidalee rune vs Sion
Sorcery rune tree - Nidalee secondary runes vs SionSorcery
Transcendence - best Nidalee rune vs SionWaterwalking - best Nidalee rune vs Sion
100.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Nidalee the best tools to compete against Sion in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Nidalee matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Nidalee'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 Nidalee build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nidalee matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
40.00%451.070012,28638.9%40.7%
58.33%360.979314,21766.7%55.6%
40.00%350.858611,04542.1%37.5%
60.61%330.972912,95854.5%63.6%
48.39%310.873813,06950.0%47.8%
42.86%281.078213,81650.0%37.5%
46.15%261.060410,17940.0%54.5%
56.00%250.872612,41580.0%40.0%
40.00%250.773312,37844.4%37.5%
41.67%240.764912,69322.2%53.3%
39.13%230.977313,72712.5%53.3%
61.90%211.458310,15150.0%66.7%
47.62%210.879411,45860.0%36.4%
42.86%212.366510,53428.6%50.0%
47.06%171.472213,35057.1%40.0%
35.29%170.862611,03737.5%33.3%
41.18%171.572110,45836.4%50.0%
41.18%170.662311,09116.7%54.5%
35.29%171.262212,6720.0%42.9%
56.25%161.35749,73571.4%44.4%
43.75%160.878813,32857.1%33.3%
66.67%150.864212,13255.6%83.3%
60.00%150.967113,48433.3%77.8%
50.00%140.868511,38542.9%57.1%
53.85%130.968311,07450.0%60.0%
53.85%131.366010,98366.7%42.9%
38.46%131.254311,18050.0%28.6%
38.46%131.273213,55040.0%37.5%
69.23%131.373412,49950.0%77.8%
16.67%121.65838,97016.7%16.7%
45.45%111.35508,59750.0%40.0%
54.55%110.985014,218100.0%44.4%
27.27%111.068613,0410.0%33.3%
72.73%111.77538,91380.0%66.7%
63.64%111.083310,59283.3%40.0%
45.45%111.54328,65333.3%60.0%
20.00%100.855411,2180.0%40.0%
20.00%100.967410,99312.5%50.0%
40.00%101.072715,415100.0%25.0%
80.00%100.873312,870100.0%66.7%
60.00%100.871811,365100.0%55.6%
60.00%100.664812,946100.0%42.9%
40.00%100.958110,41642.9%33.3%
30.00%101.75699,84750.0%25.0%
55.56%91.13698,57540.0%75.0%
55.56%92.888013,3630.0%55.6%
55.56%91.55729,357100.0%42.9%
66.67%91.45659,74780.0%50.0%
50.00%81.56329,40675.0%25.0%
50.00%81.96998,77360.0%33.3%
25.00%82.082415,0520.0%28.6%
42.86%71.885713,33033.3%50.0%
28.57%70.67809,94620.0%50.0%
42.86%74.575313,8060.0%50.0%
28.57%71.15949,13140.0%0.0%
28.57%72.24808,9910.0%100.0%
42.86%72.87237,86350.0%33.3%
33.33%61.069412,43533.3%33.3%
50.00%61.34157,92850.0%50.0%
66.67%60.690413,272100.0%33.3%
33.33%60.76079,21733.3%33.3%
40.00%54.278415,5050.0%40.0%
40.00%50.85958,35433.3%50.0%
20.00%51.43569,2640.0%33.3%
60.00%54.666510,90450.0%66.7%
40.00%51.34367,71733.3%50.0%
60.00%51.843911,29666.7%50.0%
60.00%51.16049,529100.0%0.0%
60.00%51.856310,02566.7%50.0%
40.00%51.854410,9270.0%66.7%
80.00%51.760910,86766.7%100.0%
60.00%50.995914,5340.0%75.0%

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Nidalee vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nidalee do against Sion in League of Legends?

Sion wins the Nidalee vs Sion matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Nidalee do against Sion in the early game?

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

How does Nidalee do against Sion in the late game?

In the late game, Sion takes over the Nidalee 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 Nidalee vs Sion matchup?

Sion wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Sion is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Nidalee build against Sion?

The best Nidalee build against Sion includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Nidalee runes against Sion?

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

Does Nidalee counter Sion?

No, Nidalee struggles against Sion with only a 40.0% win rate. Sion has the advantage in this matchup. Nidalee players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sion's lead.

How do I play Nidalee against Sion?

When playing Nidalee 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.