Sionvs Ambessa
Sion vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ambessa wins with a 53.7% win rate (+7.4%) over Sion based on 54 games. Ambessa wins the early laning phase while Sion scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sion build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sion vs Ambessa matchup.
Sion Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Sion 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 Sion vs Ambessa Matchup?
Sion vs Ambessa Matchup Summary
The Sion vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 54 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 53.7% win rate compared to Sion's 46.3%, giving Ambessa a 7.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ambessa controls the early laning stage, but Sion outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ambessa 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 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ambessa has a strong advantage in this matchup. Sion players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Ambessa 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.
Sion vs Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown
Sion is favored during the laning phase against Ambessa, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Sion holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Sion Build Against Ambessa
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Ambessa, providing the mobility and stats Sion needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sion against Ambessa are Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis and Unending Despair. This combination gives Sion an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Ambessa. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sion vs Ambessa matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Sion33.3%
Ambessa66.7%Sion56.7%Ambessa43.3%Ambessa dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Sion. This lopsided early game means Ambessa 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 56.7% win rate — 13.3 points above Ambessa. 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: Ambessa 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 Sion Runes Against Ambessa
Resolve
Inspiration
The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Sion the best tools to compete against Ambessa in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Sion matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Sion'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 Sion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.46% | 213 | 7.0 | 797 | 12,981 | 58.0% | 52.3% | |
| 52.17% | 207 | 7.3 | 783 | 12,264 | 58.6% | 48.9% | |
| 51.32% | 152 | 6.5 | 736 | 11,759 | 44.8% | 55.3% | |
| 50.68% | 148 | 7.1 | 803 | 11,760 | 54.3% | 47.4% | |
| 52.86% | 140 | 6.4 | 757 | 11,441 | 53.2% | 52.6% | |
| 45.52% | 134 | 6.6 | 915 | 11,977 | 42.4% | 48.0% | |
| 51.13% | 133 | 6.7 | 668 | 11,777 | 57.9% | 46.0% | |
| 57.14% | 133 | 7.0 | 812 | 12,309 | 56.1% | 57.9% | |
| 49.47% | 95 | 6.2 | 648 | 12,094 | 48.4% | 50.0% | |
| 51.61% | 93 | 6.5 | 878 | 11,715 | 47.5% | 54.7% | |
| 55.68% | 88 | 6.5 | 803 | 12,413 | 65.8% | 48.0% | |
| 64.77% | 88 | 7.1 | 841 | 13,318 | 68.8% | 62.5% | |
| 54.02% | 87 | 7.0 | 1,013 | 12,612 | 59.0% | 50.0% | |
| 51.16% | 86 | 7.2 | 1,135 | 12,014 | 42.4% | 56.6% | |
| 48.81% | 84 | 6.9 | 770 | 11,419 | 46.1% | 51.1% | |
| 46.43% | 84 | 7.0 | 842 | 12,292 | 56.7% | 40.7% | |
| 51.28% | 78 | 6.6 | 781 | 12,955 | 66.7% | 43.1% | |
| 41.56% | 77 | 6.6 | 878 | 12,096 | 47.4% | 35.9% | |
| 50.65% | 77 | 7.7 | 870 | 13,518 | 50.0% | 51.1% | |
| 69.74% | 76 | 7.3 | 802 | 12,886 | 70.3% | 69.2% | |
| 54.05% | 74 | 6.9 | 780 | 12,581 | 48.0% | 57.1% | |
| 49.32% | 73 | 6.9 | 920 | 12,067 | 57.7% | 44.7% | |
| 43.66% | 71 | 6.8 | 840 | 11,970 | 54.8% | 35.0% | |
| 57.14% | 70 | 7.1 | 813 | 11,700 | 62.9% | 51.4% | |
| 48.57% | 70 | 6.5 | 824 | 11,460 | 41.4% | 53.7% | |
| 50.00% | 68 | 6.9 | 977 | 12,673 | 58.3% | 45.5% | |
| 51.52% | 66 | 6.9 | 788 | 12,185 | 50.0% | 52.5% | |
| 51.56% | 64 | 6.5 | 900 | 12,289 | 68.0% | 41.0% | |
| 48.39% | 62 | 7.2 | 793 | 12,242 | 56.5% | 43.6% | |
| 60.66% | 61 | 6.9 | 889 | 12,906 | 55.6% | 64.7% | |
| 57.38% | 61 | 5.8 | 795 | 12,731 | 52.9% | 59.1% | |
| 55.93% | 59 | 7.3 | 805 | 11,851 | 65.5% | 46.7% | |
| 56.90% | 58 | 6.9 | 726 | 11,197 | 48.0% | 63.6% | |
| 43.86% | 57 | 6.9 | 834 | 12,090 | 58.3% | 33.3% | |
| 55.36% | 56 | 6.5 | 963 | 11,522 | 58.3% | 53.1% | |
| 55.36% | 56 | 6.5 | 725 | 11,691 | 59.3% | 51.7% | |
| 46.30% | 54 | 7.0 | 760 | 11,137 | 33.3% | 56.7% | |
| 56.60% | 53 | 6.7 | 881 | 13,291 | 58.8% | 55.6% | |
| 57.45% | 47 | 6.3 | 1,005 | 11,970 | 77.3% | 40.0% | |
| 40.91% | 44 | 4.8 | 753 | 10,922 | 44.0% | 36.8% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 7.0 | 749 | 12,656 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 6.6 | 809 | 12,278 | 38.5% | 48.3% | |
| 66.67% | 42 | 6.9 | 707 | 12,348 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 65.85% | 41 | 7.5 | 809 | 12,293 | 76.2% | 55.0% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 5.3 | 644 | 11,374 | 52.6% | 61.1% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 4.7 | 799 | 13,148 | 55.6% | 48.0% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 7.1 | 768 | 11,056 | 58.8% | 37.5% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 7.1 | 692 | 12,430 | 64.3% | 26.3% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 5.6 | 762 | 12,233 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 4.0 | 807 | 12,914 | 55.6% | 47.8% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 6.3 | 876 | 13,001 | 76.9% | 44.4% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.3 | 822 | 11,842 | 60.0% | 53.3% | |
| 72.41% | 29 | 7.3 | 937 | 13,344 | 55.6% | 80.0% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 5.7 | 950 | 11,550 | 61.5% | 46.7% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 5.8 | 817 | 12,009 | 63.6% | 47.1% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 7.3 | 950 | 13,094 | 40.0% | 61.1% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.9 | 843 | 13,149 | 53.9% | 53.3% | |
| 75.00% | 28 | 6.6 | 746 | 11,069 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 6.3 | 721 | 11,532 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 6.5 | 838 | 9,703 | 28.6% | 41.7% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 5.4 | 661 | 12,370 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 5.5 | 814 | 11,764 | 41.7% | 53.9% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 7.5 | 806 | 13,063 | 63.6% | 30.8% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 5.0 | 666 | 11,946 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 6.8 | 695 | 12,383 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 5.5 | 817 | 13,117 | 77.8% | 50.0% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 7.3 | 635 | 12,187 | 75.0% | 54.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 2.6 | 684 | 11,557 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 3.3 | 795 | 11,933 | 60.0% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 4.4 | 751 | 11,532 | 40.0% | 58.3% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 1.9 | 779 | 11,922 | 50.0% | 69.2% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 7.1 | 647 | 11,603 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 2.4 | 734 | 12,227 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.2 | 783 | 12,345 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 6.2 | 700 | 12,828 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.6 | 604 | 10,759 | 58.3% | 28.6% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.3 | 697 | 11,051 | 36.4% | 62.5% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 5.2 | 739 | 12,716 | 85.7% | 41.7% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 4.6 | 647 | 11,422 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 3.2 | 730 | 12,343 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 7.1 | 688 | 13,284 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 2.5 | 607 | 10,593 | 71.4% | 60.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 4.2 | 578 | 10,849 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 2.7 | 862 | 13,484 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 5.9 | 869 | 12,789 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.1 | 985 | 12,358 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 7.2 | 659 | 11,243 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 3.4 | 677 | 11,210 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 3.2 | 851 | 12,742 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 6.1 | 745 | 12,184 | 100.0% | 55.6% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.8 | 671 | 10,840 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.7 | 644 | 10,739 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 2.5 | 574 | 9,920 | 71.4% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 2.2 | 805 | 14,546 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.8 | 1,115 | 11,549 | 100.0% | 12.5% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 7.9 | 707 | 12,041 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.2 | 874 | 13,075 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 7.5 | 681 | 12,071 | 88.9% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.1 | 920 | 15,453 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 2.5 | 740 | 12,028 | 66.7% | 14.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 7.1 | 668 | 11,418 | 62.5% | 20.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 4.2 | 846 | 14,249 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.6 | 744 | 12,125 | 80.0% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 4.3 | 710 | 12,577 | 80.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 7.2 | 766 | 11,360 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 6.6 | 560 | 11,923 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 3.3 | 634 | 13,016 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.9 | 658 | 9,961 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 659 | 11,926 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 732 | 13,207 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 691 | 10,615 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 1,006 | 13,331 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.4 | 698 | 11,231 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.4 | 900 | 14,834 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.7 | 693 | 11,201 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.6 | 700 | 8,901 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.5 | 772 | 13,387 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.3 | 797 | 13,567 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.0 | 863 | 14,893 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.1 | 966 | 12,423 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.5 | 671 | 10,916 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.0 | 749 | 13,975 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.8 | 643 | 11,694 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 2.7 | 530 | 9,846 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.0 | 890 | 13,579 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.2 | 583 | 12,364 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.7 | 815 | 13,702 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.4 | 788 | 12,965 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.9 | 989 | 13,212 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.2 | 753 | 12,863 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.3 | 646 | 8,475 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.7 | 1,037 | 11,254 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 8.0 | 1,082 | 14,413 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 841 | 12,065 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.1 | 725 | 10,662 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 1,011 | 12,891 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 625 | 14,009 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 815 | 9,675 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 698 | 13,849 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 883 | 13,285 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 668 | 11,009 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 592 | 8,495 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 879 | 11,460 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 553 | 8,289 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
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Sion vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sion do against Ambessa in League of Legends?
Ambessa wins the Sion vs Ambessa matchup with a 53.7% win rate compared to Sion's 46.3%, a 7.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 54 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Sion do against Ambessa in the early game?
In the early game, Ambessa has the advantage against Sion with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Ambessa players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Sion do against Ambessa in the late game?
In the late game, Sion takes over the Sion vs Ambessa matchup with a 56.7% win rate compared to 43.3%. Sion scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Sion vs Ambessa matchup?
Ambessa wins the matchup against Sion with a 53.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.4 percentage point advantage means Ambessa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 54 games analyzed.
What is the best Sion build against Ambessa?
The best Sion build against Ambessa includes Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis, Unending Despair with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Sion runes against Ambessa?
The best Sion runes against Ambessa use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 35.7% win rate in the Sion vs Ambessa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Sion counter Ambessa?
No, Sion struggles against Ambessa with only a 46.3% win rate. Ambessa has the advantage in this matchup. Sion players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ambessa's lead.
How do I play Sion against Ambessa?
When playing Sion against Ambessa, play cautiously and avoid Ambessa's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Ambessa in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.