Sionvs Irelia
Sion vs Irelia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Irelia wins with a 56.1% win rate (+12.2%) over Sion based on 41 games. Irelia holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Sion build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sion vs Irelia 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.
Irelia(43.9%)Who Wins the Sion vs Irelia Matchup?
Sion vs Irelia Matchup Summary
The Sion vs Irelia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 41 recent matches analyzed, Irelia wins with a 56.1% win rate compared to Sion's 43.9%, giving Irelia a 12.2 percentage point advantage. Irelia dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sion players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Sion leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Irelia 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 Irelia 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 Irelia Laning Phase Breakdown
Irelia is favored during the laning phase against Sion, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Irelia holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Sion Build Against Irelia
Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Irelia, providing the mobility and stats Sion needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sion against Irelia are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Thornmail and Sunfire Aegis. This combination gives Sion an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Irelia. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sion vs Irelia matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Sion38.9%Irelia61.1%Sion47.8%Irelia52.2%Irelia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.1% win rate — a 22.2 percentage point lead over Sion. This lopsided early game means Irelia can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Irelia takes over with a 52.2% win rate, leading Sion by 4.3 percentage points. Irelia scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
Irelia holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Sion players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Sion Runes Against Irelia
Resolve
Precision
The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Sion the best tools to compete against Irelia in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.25% | 160 | 7.3 | 816 | 12,462 | 44.2% | 57.8% | |
| 58.42% | 101 | 6.9 | 880 | 12,954 | 67.5% | 52.5% | |
| 48.94% | 94 | 6.8 | 860 | 12,743 | 52.8% | 46.5% | |
| 46.74% | 92 | 6.8 | 922 | 12,056 | 56.5% | 37.0% | |
| 53.57% | 84 | 7.1 | 762 | 13,362 | 69.7% | 43.1% | |
| 46.58% | 73 | 7.0 | 744 | 11,998 | 44.4% | 48.6% | |
| 40.30% | 67 | 6.6 | 867 | 12,313 | 42.4% | 38.2% | |
| 52.24% | 67 | 7.1 | 873 | 12,942 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 39.68% | 63 | 7.3 | 854 | 13,760 | 42.9% | 38.1% | |
| 46.55% | 58 | 6.3 | 764 | 11,061 | 46.4% | 46.7% | |
| 50.91% | 55 | 7.6 | 791 | 13,317 | 66.7% | 38.7% | |
| 49.09% | 55 | 7.1 | 992 | 12,607 | 65.2% | 37.5% | |
| 50.94% | 53 | 7.1 | 866 | 12,221 | 45.8% | 55.2% | |
| 51.92% | 52 | 7.1 | 1,170 | 12,577 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 64.00% | 50 | 6.8 | 998 | 12,322 | 66.7% | 62.1% | |
| 46.94% | 49 | 6.2 | 701 | 12,813 | 50.0% | 44.8% | |
| 57.14% | 49 | 7.8 | 811 | 13,917 | 57.9% | 56.7% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 6.7 | 819 | 13,135 | 77.3% | 34.6% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 7.1 | 877 | 12,994 | 43.8% | 56.3% | |
| 34.04% | 47 | 7.2 | 930 | 12,737 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 57.45% | 47 | 7.1 | 830 | 12,345 | 63.2% | 53.6% | |
| 52.17% | 46 | 7.2 | 867 | 13,137 | 52.6% | 51.9% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 7.2 | 950 | 12,256 | 75.0% | 39.3% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 7.3 | 757 | 12,738 | 47.6% | 38.1% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 6.7 | 792 | 10,318 | 40.0% | 54.5% | |
| 43.90% | 41 | 7.0 | 827 | 12,256 | 38.9% | 47.8% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 6.9 | 815 | 12,844 | 43.8% | 62.5% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 6.9 | 941 | 12,961 | 66.7% | 41.7% | |
| 38.46% | 39 | 7.3 | 838 | 12,433 | 47.8% | 25.0% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 7.5 | 770 | 12,796 | 41.2% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 7.8 | 848 | 12,400 | 47.6% | 52.9% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 6.1 | 821 | 13,363 | 68.8% | 40.9% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 6.9 | 671 | 12,379 | 44.4% | 52.6% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 7.1 | 851 | 12,228 | 47.4% | 47.1% | |
| 38.89% | 36 | 5.3 | 816 | 11,745 | 47.4% | 29.4% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 7.4 | 916 | 14,775 | 71.4% | 42.1% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 7.3 | 747 | 12,735 | 50.0% | 58.8% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 6.9 | 761 | 11,538 | 52.9% | 50.0% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 7.1 | 691 | 11,608 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 6.8 | 695 | 11,459 | 50.0% | 31.3% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 7.1 | 807 | 11,876 | 41.2% | 33.3% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 7.3 | 727 | 12,460 | 54.5% | 43.8% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 7.8 | 827 | 14,515 | 55.6% | 44.4% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 6.7 | 979 | 15,055 | 80.0% | 61.9% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 4.8 | 726 | 11,175 | 27.3% | 60.0% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 6.8 | 1,052 | 13,135 | 41.7% | 28.6% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 7.5 | 913 | 13,173 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 7.3 | 933 | 12,748 | 70.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 6.5 | 797 | 12,395 | 30.8% | 45.5% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 4.8 | 851 | 11,669 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 7.1 | 878 | 13,269 | 50.0% | 76.9% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.6 | 876 | 13,394 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 6.4 | 779 | 14,001 | 33.3% | 30.8% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 6.4 | 922 | 13,123 | 77.8% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 3.3 | 869 | 13,764 | 33.3% | 53.3% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 7.2 | 754 | 12,754 | 55.6% | 44.4% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 5.4 | 675 | 11,219 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 3.5 | 756 | 11,382 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 7.5 | 707 | 12,473 | 22.2% | 37.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.4 | 695 | 11,724 | 70.0% | 14.3% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 7.4 | 822 | 12,652 | 60.0% | 28.6% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 7.1 | 801 | 10,667 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 7.3 | 830 | 13,392 | 22.2% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 4.5 | 777 | 12,230 | 37.5% | 55.6% | |
| 82.35% | 17 | 2.4 | 695 | 11,406 | 100.0% | 70.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 5.9 | 906 | 15,060 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 12.50% | 16 | 7.5 | 792 | 13,429 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 7.0 | 805 | 14,128 | 40.0% | 72.7% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 7.4 | 781 | 13,435 | 83.3% | 40.0% | |
| 80.00% | 15 | 7.3 | 774 | 13,119 | 75.0% | 85.7% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 7.1 | 829 | 13,240 | 55.6% | 83.3% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 7.2 | 898 | 12,476 | 77.8% | 33.3% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 4.9 | 795 | 11,946 | 85.7% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.3 | 777 | 12,511 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.2 | 821 | 13,938 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 7.3 | 766 | 11,986 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 2.5 | 725 | 12,182 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 7.3 | 640 | 13,802 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 2.4 | 850 | 11,388 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 7.3 | 741 | 13,167 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 7.1 | 884 | 13,040 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 7.3 | 631 | 11,543 | 25.0% | 44.4% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 7.8 | 904 | 13,676 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.9 | 626 | 13,117 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 2.1 | 690 | 13,607 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.9 | 713 | 12,929 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.2 | 782 | 11,995 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.6 | 962 | 16,584 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.6 | 685 | 12,457 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 4.4 | 831 | 15,251 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.3 | 1,001 | 13,459 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.0 | 844 | 12,867 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.7 | 677 | 10,280 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 3.9 | 796 | 13,839 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.0 | 704 | 11,325 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 936 | 13,627 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 3.5 | 900 | 14,256 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 3.4 | 674 | 12,212 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.2 | 825 | 12,127 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.4 | 948 | 13,470 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.8 | 851 | 12,791 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.1 | 820 | 13,063 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 4.3 | 559 | 12,714 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.7 | 503 | 9,065 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 853 | 14,369 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.2 | 585 | 11,671 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 7.9 | 717 | 15,244 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.2 | 804 | 10,906 | 83.3% | 0.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.6 | 674 | 12,511 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.7 | 696 | 10,202 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.0 | 723 | 11,284 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.1 | 827 | 12,520 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.6 | 809 | 13,230 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.4 | 647 | 12,955 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.7 | 564 | 11,856 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.8 | 883 | 13,349 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 3.0 | 610 | 14,302 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.5 | 674 | 14,408 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.9 | 580 | 9,045 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.3 | 966 | 13,312 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.4 | 1,054 | 14,514 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 638 | 10,869 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 2.3 | 520 | 9,560 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.6 | 834 | 14,781 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.0 | 779 | 12,822 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.6 | 810 | 9,558 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 3.4 | 786 | 12,375 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 799 | 15,293 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 833 | 13,781 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 822 | 13,429 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 607 | 9,500 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 656 | 10,245 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
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Sion vs Irelia - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sion do against Irelia in League of Legends?
Irelia wins the Sion vs Irelia matchup with a 56.1% win rate compared to Sion's 43.9%, a 12.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 41 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Sion do against Irelia in the early game?
In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Sion with a 61.1% win rate versus 38.9%. Irelia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Sion do against Irelia in the late game?
In the late game, Irelia takes over the Sion vs Irelia matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to 47.8%. Irelia scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Sion vs Irelia matchup?
Irelia wins the matchup against Sion with a 56.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 12.2 percentage point advantage means Irelia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 41 games analyzed.
What is the best Sion build against Irelia?
The best Sion build against Irelia includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Irelia?
The best Sion runes against Irelia use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Sion vs Irelia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Sion counter Irelia?
No, Sion struggles against Irelia with only a 43.9% win rate. Irelia has the advantage in this matchup. Sion players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Irelia's lead.
How do I play Sion against Irelia?
When playing Sion against Irelia, play cautiously and avoid Irelia's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Irelia has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.