Rakan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Rakanvs Sion

DSupport
Patch26.10
Matches2,222,046
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

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

Rakan Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rakan 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 - 60.0% win rateSion(60.0%)
Rakan - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Rakan
60.0% WR
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Sion vs Rakan matchup - 40.0% win rate
Sion
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Rakan vs Sion Matchup?

Rakan wins the Rakan vs Sion matchup
Winner
Rakan
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
2.3
CS / min
3.5
446
DMG / min
562
9,598
Gold / game
9,843
409
Heal / min
238
1,082
DMG Mitigated / min
1,563
1.5
CC / min
1.5
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Rakan vs Sion Matchup Summary

The Rakan vs Sion matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Rakan wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Sion's 40.0%, giving Rakan a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Rakan controls the early laning stage, but Sion outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Rakan 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 CS, where Sion leads by 1.2 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rakan players can confidently pick into Sion and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sion away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Rakan vs Sion Laning Phase Breakdown

Sion wins the laning phase against Rakan in League of Legends

Sion is favored during the laning phase against Rakan, 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
2.3Rakan
3.5Sion
Sion significantly out-farms Rakan by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Sion a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Rakan players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
446Rakan
562Sion
Sion heavily out-damages Rakan by 117 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rakan 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
9,598Rakan
9,843Sion
Rakan and Sion generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 245 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.5Rakan
1.5Sion
Both Rakan and Sion provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,491Rakan
1,802Sion
Sion vastly out-sustains Rakan, healing and mitigating 311 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Rakan is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Rakan, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Rakan Build Against Sion

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Sion, providing the mobility and stats Rakan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rakan against Sion are Locket of the Iron Solari, Redemption and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Rakan 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 Rakan vs Sion matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rakan
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Rakan early game win rateRakan100.0%
Sion early game win rateSion0.0%
Late Game
Sion
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Rakan late game win rateRakan33.3%
Sion late game win rateSion66.7%

Rakan 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 Rakan 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Rakan. 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: Rakan 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 Rakan Runes Against Sion

Resolve rune tree - Rakan primary runes vs SionResolve
Guardian - best Rakan rune vs SionDemolish - best Rakan rune vs SionBone Plating - best Rakan rune vs SionRevitalize - best Rakan rune vs Sion
Sorcery rune tree - Rakan secondary runes vs SionSorcery
Celerity - best Rakan rune vs SionNimbus Cloak - best Rakan rune vs Sion
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Sorcery secondary allows Rakan to press their advantage against Sion, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Rakan 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
45.45%1541.12448,02243.7%47.0%
44.85%1361.12488,22348.3%42.1%
40.87%1151.12507,79538.3%43.6%
61.11%1081.02467,90462.5%59.6%
52.78%1081.12469,09744.4%56.9%
50.00%921.12658,47154.8%46.0%
51.72%871.02728,44355.0%48.9%
53.57%841.02398,63257.5%50.0%
53.95%761.12358,56751.6%55.6%
48.48%661.12358,60337.5%54.8%
50.00%641.02848,99750.0%50.0%
53.57%561.12958,57558.3%50.0%
49.09%551.03078,40046.1%51.7%
58.82%511.12439,78360.0%58.3%
52.94%511.03149,06161.9%46.7%
44.00%501.22528,53640.0%46.7%
34.00%501.02788,04625.0%42.3%
55.32%471.22677,74746.4%68.4%
55.56%451.12898,83664.3%51.6%
48.84%431.02337,59848.0%50.0%
42.50%401.02838,26152.4%31.6%
57.50%401.02477,68457.7%57.1%
45.95%371.12268,32847.4%44.4%
45.71%351.22909,30653.9%40.9%
64.71%341.02858,63860.0%68.4%
58.82%341.12448,53956.3%61.1%
61.29%311.33389,54253.9%66.7%
41.94%311.02318,51538.5%44.4%
50.00%301.02397,60658.8%38.5%
42.31%261.12847,21538.5%46.1%
39.13%231.12147,44433.3%50.0%
42.86%211.43309,06750.0%40.0%
31.58%190.92698,70144.4%20.0%
47.37%191.733910,62633.3%53.9%
62.50%161.02998,01887.5%37.5%
50.00%161.32367,99333.3%60.0%
43.75%161.027210,17150.0%41.7%
60.00%151.32859,35783.3%44.4%
25.00%121.12447,78314.3%40.0%
33.33%121.02878,96333.3%33.3%
50.00%122.14148,33360.0%42.9%
90.91%111.53209,27150.0%100.0%
60.00%101.129910,1040.0%75.0%
50.00%101.02427,46757.1%33.3%
30.00%101.12218,51125.0%33.3%
50.00%104.04569,00625.0%66.7%
85.71%71.02046,79580.0%100.0%
42.86%72.64338,91860.0%0.0%
28.57%71.42516,30620.0%50.0%
71.43%74.16269,65175.0%66.7%
33.33%61.74199,5420.0%40.0%
66.67%61.13269,42366.7%66.7%
60.00%52.34469,598100.0%33.3%
20.00%50.92418,2580.0%33.3%
60.00%51.02449,32750.0%66.7%

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Rakan vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rakan do against Sion in League of Legends?

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

How does Rakan do against Sion in the early game?

In the early game, Rakan has the advantage against Sion with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Rakan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rakan do against Sion in the late game?

In the late game, Sion takes over the Rakan vs Sion matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Sion scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rakan vs Sion matchup?

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

What is the best Rakan build against Sion?

The best Rakan build against Sion includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Redemption, Bandlepipes with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Rakan runes against Sion?

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

Does Rakan counter Sion?

Yes, Rakan has a favorable matchup against Sion with a 60.0% win rate. Rakan strongly counters Sion in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Rakan against Sion?

When playing Rakan against Sion, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.