Sionvs Darius
Sion vs Darius is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Sion wins with a 51.3% win rate (+2.5%) over Darius based on 160 games. Sion wins the early laning phase while Darius scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sion build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sion vs Darius 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.
Darius(51.3%)Who Wins the Sion vs Darius Matchup?
Sion vs Darius Matchup Summary
The Sion vs Darius matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 160 recent matches analyzed, Sion wins with a 51.3% win rate compared to Darius's 48.7%, giving Sion a 2.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sion controls the early laning stage, but Darius outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sion needs to press advantages before Darius reaches their power spikes, while Darius should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sion leads by 813 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sion has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Darius's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Sion vs Darius Laning Phase Breakdown
Darius is favored during the laning phase against Sion, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Darius holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Sion Build Against Darius
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Sion needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sion against Darius are Titanic Hydra, Heartsteel and Overlord's Bloodmail. This combination gives Sion an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sion vs Darius matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Sion53.7%Darius46.3%Sion49.5%Darius50.5%Sion dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.7% win rate — a 7.5 percentage point lead over Darius. This lopsided early game means Sion 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 Darius at 50.5% win rate — only 1.1 points ahead of Sion. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Sion has the edge early, but Darius 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 Darius
Resolve
Inspiration
The Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Sion maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Darius.
Sion matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.08% | 185 | 6.9 | 944 | 13,227 | 33.8% | 47.3% | |
| 55.87% | 180 | 7.0 | 749 | 13,181 | 69.3% | 46.1% | |
| 52.81% | 180 | 6.8 | 813 | 12,197 | 52.5% | 53.1% | |
| 52.27% | 177 | 7.1 | 753 | 12,085 | 52.6% | 52.0% | |
| 48.57% | 175 | 7.2 | 1,189 | 12,659 | 50.7% | 47.2% | |
| 48.84% | 172 | 7.2 | 980 | 12,873 | 62.9% | 39.2% | |
| 47.65% | 172 | 7.5 | 874 | 13,557 | 51.7% | 45.5% | |
| 51.27% | 160 | 6.7 | 765 | 12,375 | 53.7% | 49.5% | |
| 44.37% | 152 | 6.7 | 899 | 12,316 | 41.9% | 46.1% | |
| 48.67% | 150 | 7.4 | 859 | 13,420 | 55.2% | 44.6% | |
| 54.96% | 132 | 7.5 | 849 | 13,840 | 52.9% | 56.3% | |
| 49.23% | 130 | 7.4 | 824 | 12,015 | 46.0% | 52.2% | |
| 54.26% | 129 | 7.1 | 821 | 13,382 | 62.5% | 49.4% | |
| 50.00% | 120 | 7.3 | 792 | 13,085 | 57.7% | 44.1% | |
| 50.42% | 119 | 7.9 | 852 | 13,346 | 48.3% | 52.5% | |
| 47.46% | 118 | 7.0 | 862 | 12,899 | 53.1% | 43.5% | |
| 54.39% | 116 | 7.1 | 777 | 12,588 | 50.0% | 58.1% | |
| 50.00% | 116 | 6.8 | 804 | 12,640 | 44.0% | 54.5% | |
| 53.51% | 115 | 7.4 | 906 | 12,765 | 53.6% | 53.5% | |
| 53.64% | 110 | 6.7 | 904 | 13,266 | 60.4% | 48.4% | |
| 60.00% | 110 | 7.5 | 812 | 13,267 | 56.3% | 62.9% | |
| 60.19% | 103 | 6.8 | 882 | 13,456 | 73.5% | 53.6% | |
| 46.53% | 102 | 7.1 | 938 | 12,688 | 47.4% | 46.0% | |
| 46.00% | 100 | 7.4 | 763 | 13,260 | 55.6% | 40.6% | |
| 53.85% | 92 | 7.2 | 739 | 12,616 | 52.5% | 54.9% | |
| 53.33% | 91 | 7.4 | 870 | 13,299 | 54.5% | 52.6% | |
| 56.32% | 88 | 7.3 | 785 | 12,870 | 57.1% | 55.6% | |
| 55.81% | 87 | 7.1 | 833 | 12,246 | 54.3% | 56.9% | |
| 57.47% | 87 | 7.3 | 858 | 12,619 | 54.0% | 60.0% | |
| 51.76% | 86 | 6.6 | 796 | 12,441 | 46.3% | 56.8% | |
| 40.00% | 80 | 7.1 | 740 | 11,918 | 38.9% | 40.9% | |
| 61.33% | 77 | 7.3 | 891 | 12,796 | 55.9% | 65.8% | |
| 44.12% | 68 | 6.1 | 971 | 12,220 | 48.1% | 41.5% | |
| 50.77% | 66 | 6.4 | 688 | 12,682 | 48.0% | 52.5% | |
| 53.85% | 65 | 7.6 | 820 | 13,390 | 51.6% | 55.9% | |
| 55.56% | 63 | 4.0 | 635 | 11,625 | 55.6% | 55.6% | |
| 49.18% | 61 | 6.8 | 717 | 12,905 | 46.1% | 51.4% | |
| 41.38% | 58 | 7.3 | 767 | 12,222 | 36.7% | 46.4% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 6.6 | 819 | 12,432 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 39.29% | 56 | 6.9 | 838 | 11,829 | 32.1% | 46.4% | |
| 42.86% | 56 | 7.5 | 762 | 13,113 | 33.3% | 48.6% | |
| 52.73% | 55 | 7.0 | 784 | 11,988 | 50.0% | 56.0% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 7.2 | 865 | 12,746 | 56.5% | 44.4% | |
| 65.22% | 46 | 6.3 | 910 | 12,419 | 68.4% | 63.0% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 5.3 | 971 | 12,241 | 56.3% | 57.7% | |
| 59.52% | 42 | 6.3 | 772 | 12,161 | 60.0% | 58.8% | |
| 51.22% | 42 | 7.1 | 992 | 12,008 | 56.0% | 43.8% | |
| 70.73% | 41 | 7.2 | 901 | 13,216 | 78.6% | 66.7% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 7.7 | 806 | 12,954 | 42.9% | 51.9% | |
| 57.50% | 40 | 6.9 | 737 | 13,216 | 65.0% | 50.0% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 4.8 | 803 | 13,087 | 37.5% | 56.5% | |
| 55.26% | 39 | 3.8 | 700 | 12,450 | 70.6% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 4.0 | 907 | 13,887 | 64.3% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 7.8 | 922 | 13,287 | 68.8% | 36.4% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 6.9 | 776 | 12,942 | 71.4% | 47.8% | |
| 50.00% | 37 | 7.5 | 750 | 13,136 | 61.1% | 38.9% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 2.7 | 761 | 12,448 | 52.6% | 58.8% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 6.9 | 829 | 12,090 | 47.1% | 52.6% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 6.6 | 862 | 14,336 | 50.0% | 40.9% | |
| 61.11% | 36 | 7.3 | 671 | 11,729 | 60.9% | 61.5% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 7.5 | 992 | 13,678 | 75.0% | 34.8% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 3.9 | 666 | 11,840 | 66.7% | 43.5% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 6.5 | 649 | 11,943 | 72.2% | 37.5% | |
| 67.65% | 34 | 7.7 | 697 | 12,933 | 75.0% | 61.1% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 4.0 | 854 | 13,716 | 54.5% | 47.8% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 5.8 | 668 | 12,063 | 61.5% | 55.0% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 5.8 | 768 | 13,027 | 64.3% | 52.6% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 7.3 | 738 | 12,236 | 66.7% | 52.9% | |
| 48.39% | 32 | 6.0 | 822 | 11,884 | 57.1% | 41.2% | |
| 64.52% | 31 | 5.0 | 942 | 13,829 | 66.7% | 63.2% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 2.1 | 637 | 10,503 | 53.9% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 31 | 6.7 | 774 | 12,849 | 30.0% | 35.0% | |
| 75.86% | 29 | 4.0 | 726 | 14,148 | 60.0% | 84.2% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 7.5 | 670 | 13,271 | 33.3% | 42.1% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 5.7 | 849 | 14,394 | 66.7% | 36.4% | |
| 66.67% | 27 | 3.7 | 874 | 13,397 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 5.1 | 770 | 11,739 | 30.8% | 64.3% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 7.3 | 813 | 13,165 | 38.5% | 57.1% | |
| 70.37% | 27 | 6.9 | 794 | 13,136 | 81.8% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 7.9 | 706 | 11,947 | 57.1% | 41.7% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 2.6 | 727 | 11,424 | 70.0% | 53.3% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 5.8 | 905 | 12,327 | 37.5% | 35.3% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 7.5 | 711 | 10,732 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 4.1 | 672 | 11,365 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 2.8 | 690 | 12,465 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.1 | 892 | 13,742 | 45.5% | 41.7% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 2.5 | 668 | 10,368 | 40.0% | 38.5% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 2.8 | 719 | 10,563 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.4 | 701 | 13,960 | 62.5% | 46.7% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 3.0 | 659 | 11,742 | 60.0% | 41.2% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 7.5 | 825 | 14,119 | 54.5% | 72.7% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 1.4 | 767 | 14,241 | 57.1% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 2.9 | 723 | 10,417 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 3.2 | 828 | 14,138 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 7.1 | 734 | 12,655 | 60.0% | 58.3% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 7.5 | 786 | 13,300 | 30.0% | 63.6% | |
| 25.00% | 20 | 6.6 | 851 | 14,012 | 0.0% | 26.3% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 4.6 | 863 | 14,263 | 50.0% | 43.8% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 2.4 | 791 | 11,642 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 2.7 | 718 | 13,312 | 14.3% | 46.1% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 4.8 | 853 | 10,451 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.6 | 790 | 12,796 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 7.3 | 749 | 12,731 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 4.7 | 647 | 12,888 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 4.5 | 900 | 13,867 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 8.3 | 923 | 12,743 | 91.7% | 20.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 5.3 | 649 | 13,065 | 40.0% | 81.8% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 7.1 | 832 | 13,861 | 71.4% | 44.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.0 | 815 | 11,434 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 5.5 | 745 | 12,467 | 44.4% | 28.6% | |
| 86.67% | 15 | 1.3 | 793 | 14,565 | 83.3% | 88.9% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.6 | 686 | 13,100 | 60.0% | 22.2% | |
| 53.85% | 14 | 6.3 | 791 | 13,126 | 44.4% | 75.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.3 | 803 | 14,548 | 25.0% | 44.4% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.8 | 619 | 12,829 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.4 | 847 | 14,378 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.2 | 720 | 13,799 | 66.7% | 30.0% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 7.0 | 832 | 13,340 | 83.3% | 71.4% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 2.9 | 695 | 13,227 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 3.4 | 658 | 9,991 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 7.5 | 720 | 12,332 | 85.7% | 80.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 3.3 | 710 | 13,017 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 4.2 | 668 | 11,724 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 4.8 | 842 | 13,235 | 28.6% | 60.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 2.4 | 564 | 8,227 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.0 | 868 | 13,471 | 20.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.0 | 666 | 10,245 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.0 | 680 | 12,921 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.7 | 641 | 11,728 | 42.9% | 25.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.7 | 896 | 13,413 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 6.2 | 922 | 12,444 | 85.7% | 75.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.4 | 707 | 9,856 | 62.5% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 11 | 2.6 | 610 | 12,017 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.0 | 789 | 13,709 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 901 | 12,620 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 2.0 | 783 | 13,770 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.6 | 507 | 9,077 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.5 | 693 | 15,025 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.8 | 609 | 10,784 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.0 | 684 | 11,076 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.0 | 711 | 13,000 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.3 | 654 | 11,497 | 83.3% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 3.4 | 741 | 12,433 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.5 | 933 | 14,383 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.6 | 676 | 10,876 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.3 | 619 | 9,724 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.3 | 871 | 12,756 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.6 | 503 | 9,112 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 6.7 | 704 | 9,676 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 837 | 12,890 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 3.3 | 745 | 10,405 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.0 | 769 | 12,648 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 801 | 11,933 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 699 | 10,915 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 691 | 9,490 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 877 | 11,076 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 635 | 11,682 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 507 | 10,620 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 943 | 12,986 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 740 | 13,621 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 473 | 9,796 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
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Sion vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sion do against Darius in League of Legends?
Sion wins the Sion vs Darius matchup with a 51.3% win rate compared to Darius's 48.7%, a 2.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 160 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Sion do against Darius in the early game?
In the early game, Sion has the advantage against Darius with a 53.7% win rate versus 46.3%. Sion players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Sion do against Darius in the late game?
In the late game, Darius takes over the Sion vs Darius matchup with a 50.5% win rate compared to 49.5%. Darius scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Sion vs Darius matchup?
Sion wins the matchup against Darius with a 51.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 2.5 percentage point advantage means Sion is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 160 games analyzed.
What is the best Sion build against Darius?
The best Sion build against Darius includes Titanic Hydra, Heartsteel, Overlord's Bloodmail 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 Sion runes against Darius?
The best Sion runes against Darius use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.7% win rate in the Sion vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Sion counter Darius?
Yes, Sion has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 51.3% win rate. Sion has a solid advantage over Darius in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.
How do I play Sion against Darius?
When playing Sion against Darius, 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.