Olafvs Sion
Olaf vs Sion is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Sion wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Olaf based on 6 games. Olaf wins the early laning phase while Sion scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Olaf build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Olaf vs Sion matchup.
Olaf Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Olaf 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.
Who Wins the Olaf vs Sion Matchup?
Olaf vs Sion Matchup Summary
The Olaf vs Sion matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Sion wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Olaf's 33.3%, giving Sion a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Olaf controls the early laning stage, but Sion outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Olaf 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 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sion has a strong advantage in this matchup. Olaf 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.
Olaf vs Sion Laning Phase Breakdown
Sion is favored during the laning phase against Olaf, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Sion holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Olaf Build Against Sion
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Sion, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Sion are Stridebreaker, Death's Dance and Experimental Hexplate. This combination gives Olaf 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 Olaf vs Sion matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Sion0.0%Olaf20.0%Sion80.0%Olaf 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 Olaf 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Olaf. 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: Olaf 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 Olaf Runes Against Sion
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Olaf the best tools to compete against Sion in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Olaf matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Olaf'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 Olaf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.33% | 60 | 6.3 | 858 | 11,518 | 28.0% | 45.7% | |
| 72.41% | 29 | 6.2 | 764 | 11,368 | 69.2% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 6.3 | 903 | 15,037 | 83.3% | 52.6% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 6.4 | 1,032 | 11,482 | 70.0% | 66.7% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.6 | 846 | 9,332 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 6.1 | 1,030 | 9,941 | 63.6% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 5.5 | 1,034 | 11,259 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.7 | 853 | 11,704 | 14.3% | 77.8% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.9 | 898 | 11,089 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 6.0 | 831 | 11,975 | 20.0% | 22.2% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.2 | 898 | 12,572 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.4 | 955 | 10,452 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.8 | 850 | 9,619 | 14.3% | 60.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.5 | 866 | 12,281 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.0 | 862 | 9,770 | 37.5% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.4 | 741 | 10,972 | 25.0% | 37.5% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 7.3 | 1,300 | 12,640 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.1 | 734 | 12,561 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 992 | 11,635 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 886 | 12,128 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 747 | 9,982 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 810 | 11,315 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.4 | 860 | 11,509 | 42.9% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.9 | 867 | 14,964 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 740 | 10,954 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 831 | 14,200 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.8 | 875 | 11,559 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.8 | 978 | 9,788 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 946 | 10,968 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.2 | 1,100 | 12,800 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.3 | 716 | 8,341 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 808 | 13,423 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.2 | 1,306 | 10,814 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 3.8 | 1,179 | 14,456 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.8 | 682 | 9,132 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 3.7 | 652 | 10,807 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.7 | 697 | 13,821 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.6 | 640 | 10,455 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 857 | 9,879 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.2 | 726 | 12,712 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.0 | 825 | 14,155 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 769 | 10,280 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 647 | 11,232 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 732 | 15,763 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 576 | 12,840 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 820 | 15,061 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 767 | 14,149 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 840 | 12,948 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 815 | 8,982 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 1,063 | 15,080 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
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Olaf vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Olaf do against Sion in League of Legends?
Sion wins the Olaf vs Sion matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Olaf's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Olaf do against Sion in the early game?
In the early game, Olaf has the advantage against Sion with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Olaf players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Olaf do against Sion in the late game?
In the late game, Sion takes over the Olaf vs Sion matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Sion scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Olaf vs Sion matchup?
Sion wins the matchup against Olaf with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Sion is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Olaf build against Sion?
The best Olaf build against Sion includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Experimental Hexplate with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Olaf runes against Sion?
The best Olaf runes against Sion use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Olaf vs Sion matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Olaf counter Sion?
No, Olaf struggles against Sion with only a 33.3% win rate. Sion has the advantage in this matchup. Olaf players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sion's lead.
How do I play Olaf against Sion?
When playing Olaf 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.