Sion - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
3.3%

Sionvs Heimerdinger

CTankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sion vs Heimerdinger is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Heimerdinger wins with a 51.4% win rate (+2.7%) over Sion based on 37 games. Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger 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.

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Heimerdinger - 48.6% win rateHeimerdinger(48.6%)
Sion - 48.6% win rate in this matchup
Sion
48.6% WR
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Heimerdinger vs Sion matchup - 51.4% win rate
Heimerdinger
51.4% WR

Who Wins the Sion vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Sion vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 37
48.6%
Win Rate
51.4%
6.9
CS / min
6.5
671
DMG / min
1,216
12,379
Gold / game
11,942
319
Heal / min
104
2,769
DMG Mitigated / min
423
1.3
CC / min
1.1
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
52.6%
Late Game WR
47.4%

Sion vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Sion vs Heimerdinger matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 37 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 51.4% win rate compared to Sion's 48.6%, giving Heimerdinger a 2.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Heimerdinger controls the early laning stage, but Sion outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Heimerdinger 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 sustain, where Sion leads by 2,561 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Heimerdinger is slightly favored, Sion can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Heimerdinger's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Sion vs Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown

Sion wins the laning phase against Heimerdinger in League of Legends

Sion is favored during the laning phase against Heimerdinger, 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.

Farming
6.9Sion
6.5Heimerdinger
Sion edges out Heimerdinger by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Sion.
Damage
671Sion
1,216Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Sion by 545 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sion should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Heimerdinger's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,379Sion
11,942Heimerdinger
Sion earns 437 more gold per game than Heimerdinger, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Sion slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.3Sion
1.1Heimerdinger
Both Sion and Heimerdinger provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
3,087Sion
527Heimerdinger
Sion vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 2,561 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Heimerdinger is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Heimerdinger, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Sion Build Against Heimerdinger

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Sion needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sion against Heimerdinger are Hollow Radiance, Titanic Hydra and Hullbreaker. This combination gives Sion an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Sion the best chance to compete against Heimerdinger. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sion vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Heimerdinger
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Sion early game win rateSion44.4%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger55.6%
Late Game
Sion
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Sion late game win rateSion52.6%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger47.4%

Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Sion. This lopsided early game means Heimerdinger 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 52.6% win rate — 5.3 points above Heimerdinger. 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: Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger

Resolve rune tree - Sion primary runes vs HeimerdingerResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Sion rune vs HeimerdingerDemolish - best Sion rune vs HeimerdingerSecond Wind - best Sion rune vs HeimerdingerOvergrowth - best Sion rune vs Heimerdinger
Inspiration rune tree - Sion secondary runes vs HeimerdingerInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Sion rune vs HeimerdingerBiscuit Delivery - best Sion rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

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 Heimerdinger.


Sion matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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.

Sion matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.25%1607.381612,46244.2%57.8%
58.42%1016.988012,95467.5%52.5%
48.94%946.886012,74352.8%46.5%
46.74%926.892212,05656.5%37.0%
53.57%847.176213,36269.7%43.1%
46.58%737.074411,99844.4%48.6%
40.30%676.686712,31342.4%38.2%
52.24%677.187312,94250.0%53.9%
39.68%637.385413,76042.9%38.1%
46.55%586.376411,06146.4%46.7%
50.91%557.679113,31766.7%38.7%
49.09%557.199212,60765.2%37.5%
50.94%537.186612,22145.8%55.2%
51.92%527.11,17012,57753.9%50.0%
64.00%506.899812,32266.7%62.1%
46.94%496.270112,81350.0%44.8%
57.14%497.881113,91757.9%56.7%
54.17%486.781913,13577.3%34.6%
52.08%487.187712,99443.8%56.3%
34.04%477.293012,73750.0%22.2%
57.45%477.183012,34563.2%53.6%
52.17%467.286713,13752.6%51.9%
52.27%447.295012,25675.0%39.3%
42.86%427.375712,73847.6%38.1%
47.62%426.779210,31840.0%54.5%
43.90%417.082712,25638.9%47.8%
55.00%406.981512,84443.8%62.5%
51.28%396.994112,96166.7%41.7%
38.46%397.383812,43347.8%25.0%
46.15%397.577012,79641.2%50.0%
50.00%387.884812,40047.6%52.9%
52.63%386.182113,36368.8%40.9%
48.65%376.967112,37944.4%52.6%
47.22%367.185112,22847.4%47.1%
38.89%365.381611,74547.4%29.4%
54.55%337.491614,77571.4%42.1%
54.55%337.374712,73550.0%58.8%
51.61%316.976111,53852.9%50.0%
41.94%317.169111,60833.3%53.9%
40.00%306.869511,45950.0%31.3%
37.93%297.180711,87641.2%33.3%
48.15%277.372712,46054.5%43.8%
48.15%277.882714,51555.6%44.4%
65.38%266.797915,05580.0%61.9%
46.15%264.872611,17527.3%60.0%
34.62%266.81,05213,13541.7%28.6%
52.00%257.591313,17350.0%53.9%
58.33%247.393312,74870.0%50.0%
37.50%246.579712,39530.8%45.5%
52.17%234.885111,66953.9%50.0%
65.22%237.187813,26950.0%76.9%
43.48%236.687613,39450.0%40.0%
31.58%196.477914,00133.3%30.8%
61.11%186.492213,12377.8%44.4%
50.00%183.386913,76433.3%53.3%
50.00%187.275412,75455.6%44.4%
61.11%185.467511,21966.7%55.6%
38.89%183.575611,38250.0%33.3%
29.41%177.570712,47322.2%37.5%
47.06%176.469511,72470.0%14.3%
47.06%177.482212,65260.0%28.6%
58.82%177.180110,66766.7%50.0%
35.29%177.383013,39222.2%50.0%
47.06%174.577712,23037.5%55.6%
82.35%172.469511,406100.0%70.0%
35.29%175.990615,0600.0%42.9%
12.50%167.579213,4290.0%20.0%
62.50%167.080514,12840.0%72.7%
56.25%167.478113,43583.3%40.0%
80.00%157.377413,11975.0%85.7%
66.67%157.182913,24055.6%83.3%
60.00%157.289812,47677.8%33.3%
53.33%154.979511,94685.7%25.0%
50.00%146.377712,51150.0%50.0%
35.71%146.282113,93825.0%40.0%
64.29%147.376611,98666.7%62.5%
61.54%132.572512,18266.7%60.0%
53.85%137.364013,80220.0%75.0%
76.92%132.485011,38875.0%80.0%
61.54%137.374113,16775.0%55.6%
53.85%137.188413,04050.0%55.6%
38.46%137.363111,54325.0%44.4%
69.23%137.890413,67680.0%62.5%
66.67%126.962613,11783.3%50.0%
33.33%122.169013,60750.0%30.0%
58.33%125.971312,92950.0%62.5%
54.55%115.278211,99580.0%33.3%
63.64%112.696216,58450.0%71.4%
45.45%117.668512,45760.0%33.3%
36.36%114.483115,2510.0%44.4%
54.55%116.31,00113,45955.6%50.0%
60.00%105.084412,86775.0%50.0%
50.00%102.767710,280100.0%28.6%
30.00%103.979613,8390.0%42.9%
50.00%105.070411,32566.7%42.9%
50.00%106.293613,627100.0%37.5%
60.00%103.590014,25680.0%40.0%
55.56%93.467412,21233.3%66.7%
55.56%96.282512,127100.0%20.0%
55.56%94.494813,47033.3%66.7%
25.00%86.885112,7910.0%33.3%
50.00%87.182013,06375.0%25.0%
75.00%84.355912,714100.0%60.0%
50.00%83.75039,06566.7%40.0%
75.00%86.185314,36975.0%75.0%
37.50%82.258511,67125.0%50.0%
37.50%87.971715,24433.3%40.0%
62.50%82.280410,90683.3%0.0%
62.50%82.667412,51150.0%66.7%
62.50%81.769610,20260.0%66.7%
42.86%73.072311,28433.3%50.0%
42.86%75.182712,52025.0%66.7%
57.14%76.680913,230100.0%25.0%
14.29%76.464712,95550.0%0.0%
28.57%77.756411,8560.0%50.0%
57.14%75.888313,34975.0%33.3%
85.71%73.061014,302100.0%66.7%
71.43%76.567414,40850.0%80.0%
66.67%61.95809,04550.0%75.0%
66.67%63.396613,31266.7%66.7%
83.33%66.41,05414,514100.0%66.7%
33.33%66.163810,86933.3%33.3%
16.67%62.35209,56033.3%0.0%
50.00%61.683414,78150.0%50.0%
50.00%63.077912,822100.0%0.0%
50.00%62.68109,55840.0%100.0%
16.67%63.478612,37550.0%0.0%
100.00%57.179915,2930.0%100.0%
40.00%56.283313,78133.3%50.0%
60.00%55.882213,42966.7%50.0%
80.00%51.66079,50066.7%100.0%
60.00%57.265610,24550.0%100.0%

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Sion vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sion do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Sion vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 51.4% win rate compared to Sion's 48.6%, a 2.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 37 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Sion do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Sion with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Heimerdinger players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Sion do against Heimerdinger in the late game?

In the late game, Sion takes over the Sion vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to 47.4%. Sion scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sion vs Heimerdinger matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Sion with a 51.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 2.7 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 37 games analyzed.

What is the best Sion build against Heimerdinger?

The best Sion build against Heimerdinger includes Hollow Radiance, Titanic Hydra, Hullbreaker with Gunmetal Greaves. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Heimerdinger?

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

Does Sion counter Heimerdinger?

No, Sion struggles against Heimerdinger with only a 48.6% win rate. Heimerdinger has the advantage in this matchup. Sion players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Heimerdinger's lead.

How do I play Sion against Heimerdinger?

When playing Sion against Heimerdinger, play cautiously and avoid Heimerdinger's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Heimerdinger in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.