Sionvs Cho'Gath
Sion vs Cho'Gath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Cho'Gath wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Sion based on 11 games. Cho'Gath 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 Cho'Gath 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 Cho'Gath Matchup?
Sion vs Cho'Gath Matchup Summary
The Sion vs Cho'Gath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Cho'Gath wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Sion's 36.4%, giving Cho'Gath a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Cho'Gath controls the early laning stage, but Sion outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Cho'Gath 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 Cho'Gath leads by 1.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Cho'Gath 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 Cho'Gath 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 Cho'Gath Laning Phase Breakdown
Sion is favored during the laning phase against Cho'Gath, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Sion holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Sion Build Against Cho'Gath
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Cho'Gath, providing the mobility and stats Sion needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sion against Cho'Gath are Hollow Radiance, Force of Nature and Randuin's Omen. This combination gives Sion an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sion vs Cho'Gath matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Sion28.6%
Cho'Gath71.4%Sion50.0%Cho'Gath50.0%Cho'Gath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Sion. This lopsided early game means Cho'Gath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Sion at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Cho'Gath. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Cho'Gath 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 Sion Runes Against Cho'Gath
Resolve
Inspiration
The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Sion the best tools to compete against Cho'Gath in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Sion matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.33% | 30 | 6.8 | 838 | 12,574 | 55.6% | 52.4% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 6.2 | 693 | 11,893 | 20.0% | 37.5% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 6.6 | 714 | 10,384 | 50.0% | 18.2% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.4 | 857 | 9,190 | 28.6% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.7 | 812 | 12,146 | 16.7% | 44.4% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.0 | 973 | 13,005 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.2 | 728 | 10,123 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 7.0 | 707 | 12,079 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 7.3 | 704 | 12,751 | 0.0% | 36.4% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 7.1 | 1,133 | 11,993 | 75.0% | 62.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.3 | 794 | 12,077 | 100.0% | 44.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.7 | 1,012 | 9,075 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.8 | 704 | 10,778 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 7.2 | 982 | 11,726 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 5.8 | 684 | 11,215 | 0.0% | 22.2% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 809 | 9,014 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 998 | 12,200 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 825 | 10,914 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 823 | 12,220 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.0 | 1,004 | 9,356 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.5 | 781 | 11,706 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.6 | 775 | 11,450 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.5 | 778 | 11,773 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 3.8 | 819 | 11,454 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.5 | 863 | 13,335 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 760 | 9,831 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 933 | 12,083 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 769 | 8,684 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.1 | 830 | 11,360 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.0 | 681 | 11,363 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.0 | 864 | 12,014 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.8 | 549 | 9,813 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 6.1 | 945 | 13,776 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.3 | 811 | 8,305 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 783 | 13,354 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.3 | 582 | 8,619 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.3 | 642 | 10,878 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.8 | 932 | 12,492 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 653 | 11,582 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 8.0 | 653 | 12,909 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 8.3 | 760 | 11,759 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 785 | 9,749 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 900 | 12,026 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 1,026 | 12,968 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
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Sion vs Cho'Gath - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sion do against Cho'Gath in League of Legends?
Cho'Gath wins the Sion vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Sion's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Sion do against Cho'Gath in the early game?
In the early game, Cho'Gath has the advantage against Sion with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. Cho'Gath players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Sion do against Cho'Gath in the late game?
In the late game, Sion takes over the Sion vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Sion scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Sion vs Cho'Gath matchup?
Cho'Gath wins the matchup against Sion with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Cho'Gath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.
What is the best Sion build against Cho'Gath?
The best Sion build against Cho'Gath includes Hollow Radiance, Force of Nature, Randuin's Omen with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Sion runes against Cho'Gath?
The best Sion runes against Cho'Gath use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Sion vs Cho'Gath matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Sion counter Cho'Gath?
No, Sion struggles against Cho'Gath with only a 36.4% win rate. Cho'Gath has the advantage in this matchup. Sion players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Cho'Gath's lead.
How do I play Sion against Cho'Gath?
When playing Sion against Cho'Gath, play cautiously and avoid Cho'Gath's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Cho'Gath in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.