Sion - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Sionvs Kassadin

CTankFighter
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sion vs Kassadin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Kassadin wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Sion based on 6 games. Sion wins the early laning phase while Kassadin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sion build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sion vs Kassadin 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.

Compare against an opponent
Kassadin - 33.3% win rateKassadin(33.3%)
Sion - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Sion
33.3% WR
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Kassadin vs Sion matchup - 66.7% win rate
Kassadin
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Sion vs Kassadin Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Sion vs Kassadin matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
6.9
CS / min
6.3
859
DMG / min
884
11,952
Gold / game
11,623
310
Heal / min
287
2,994
DMG Mitigated / min
723
1.4
CC / min
0.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Sion vs Kassadin Matchup Summary

The Sion vs Kassadin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Sion's 33.3%, giving Kassadin a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sion controls the early laning stage, but Kassadin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sion needs to press advantages before Kassadin reaches their power spikes, while Kassadin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Sion leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kassadin 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 Kassadin 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 Kassadin Laning Phase Breakdown

Sion wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

Sion is favored during the laning phase against Kassadin, 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
6.3Kassadin
Sion edges out Kassadin by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Sion.
Damage
859Sion
884Kassadin
Damage output is virtually even between Sion and Kassadin, with only 24 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,952Sion
11,623Kassadin
Sion earns 329 more gold per game than Kassadin, 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
1.4Sion
0.2Kassadin
Sion brings significantly more crowd control than Kassadin, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Sion far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kassadin should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
3,305Sion
1,010Kassadin
Sion vastly out-sustains Kassadin, healing and mitigating 2,295 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kassadin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kassadin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Sion Build Against Kassadin

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Kassadin, providing the mobility and stats Sion needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sion against Kassadin are Hollow Radiance, Thornmail and Unending Despair. 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 Kassadin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sion
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Sion early game win rateSion50.0%
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin50.0%
Late Game
Kassadin
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Sion late game win rateSion25.0%
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin75.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Sion and Kassadin, with Sion holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Kassadin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Sion. Extended games heavily favor Kassadin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Sion has the edge early, but Kassadin 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 Kassadin

Resolve rune tree - Sion primary runes vs KassadinResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Sion rune vs KassadinDemolish - best Sion rune vs KassadinConditioning - best Sion rune vs KassadinUnflinching - best Sion rune vs Kassadin
Inspiration rune tree - Sion secondary runes vs KassadinInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Sion rune vs KassadinCash Back - best Sion rune vs Kassadin
100.0% WR

The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Sion the best tools to compete against Kassadin in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Sion matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.85%1087.281711,77250.0%53.3%
54.72%1067.074612,92565.8%47.7%
45.68%816.675711,27740.9%51.4%
36.00%757.170811,83924.2%45.2%
46.67%757.190811,78151.4%42.1%
50.68%736.576611,14850.0%51.3%
56.72%677.780712,34662.1%52.6%
48.39%627.185912,16452.0%46.0%
49.12%577.477713,04054.2%45.5%
37.50%566.769912,96037.5%37.5%
51.79%568.083013,39155.0%50.0%
55.36%567.684013,75069.6%45.5%
57.41%546.881712,16568.4%51.4%
37.74%536.671210,77544.4%34.3%
59.18%497.069412,09373.7%50.0%
46.94%497.270211,57747.8%46.1%
40.43%477.479211,67052.4%30.8%
63.04%467.685113,12573.7%55.6%
58.70%466.991111,60577.3%41.7%
56.82%447.386913,69853.9%58.1%
61.36%447.299711,78970.0%54.2%
53.49%436.597212,13176.5%38.5%
41.86%437.280911,36240.9%42.9%
63.41%416.897712,52158.8%66.7%
57.50%407.21,09812,43360.0%55.0%
50.00%407.477212,62768.8%37.5%
47.37%386.571510,21742.9%52.9%
48.65%377.076412,06937.5%57.1%
40.54%377.274611,94150.0%29.4%
61.11%364.963611,16073.3%52.4%
50.00%347.489211,92147.4%53.3%
38.24%346.894411,57133.3%42.1%
46.88%326.884111,33042.9%50.0%
46.88%327.277313,27425.0%60.0%
50.00%307.491613,47346.1%52.9%
62.07%296.369512,39385.7%40.0%
55.56%277.785812,24160.0%50.0%
44.44%277.071011,92040.0%50.0%
69.23%267.186313,25575.0%64.3%
38.46%266.680112,14636.4%40.0%
61.54%267.174412,32158.3%64.3%
36.00%257.375910,55041.2%25.0%
50.00%257.375911,39733.3%60.0%
41.67%247.778113,31228.6%47.1%
54.17%247.276411,71357.1%50.0%
43.48%235.475412,23144.4%42.9%
45.45%227.061112,62666.7%30.8%
57.14%213.082512,55062.5%53.9%
47.62%214.168511,88766.7%33.3%
55.00%205.286411,11966.7%37.5%
55.00%202.464311,17950.0%57.1%
31.58%196.992815,145100.0%23.5%
61.11%185.21,07515,13275.0%57.1%
35.29%177.386112,50533.3%36.4%
52.94%177.385312,69957.1%50.0%
41.18%176.085812,01433.3%50.0%
41.18%177.463412,60057.1%30.0%
46.67%156.076810,23042.9%50.0%
60.00%157.470112,46477.8%33.3%
53.33%157.379011,46237.5%71.4%
53.33%153.375110,36660.0%40.0%
64.29%147.61,00713,22457.1%71.4%
42.86%146.259210,28533.3%50.0%
21.43%147.282513,48233.3%12.5%
50.00%147.187911,71850.0%50.0%
28.57%146.970212,72433.3%27.3%
53.85%137.179413,37220.0%75.0%
46.15%137.076011,65150.0%42.9%
41.67%123.072411,05442.9%40.0%
33.33%127.367111,37940.0%28.6%
41.67%123.460411,49133.3%44.4%
75.00%127.294411,19871.4%80.0%
41.67%127.798413,16760.0%28.6%
25.00%123.975413,1860.0%37.5%
36.36%116.768311,96550.0%28.6%
54.55%116.263911,96566.7%50.0%
63.64%111.760010,37566.7%60.0%
54.55%113.488614,59875.0%42.9%
45.45%111.75949,33028.6%75.0%
54.55%117.181812,88050.0%60.0%
54.55%115.186711,90050.0%60.0%
54.55%117.09308,13250.0%60.0%
30.00%104.077913,58633.3%28.6%
70.00%102.871312,718100.0%57.1%
60.00%103.268313,59450.0%66.7%
30.00%101.875212,44325.0%33.3%
55.56%92.85548,70771.4%0.0%
22.22%97.285012,9340.0%25.0%
66.67%92.564712,688100.0%50.0%
33.33%95.494312,55033.3%33.3%
44.44%95.974014,08475.0%20.0%
55.56%96.186013,9760.0%62.5%
50.00%85.892711,50640.0%66.7%
50.00%86.650710,11642.9%100.0%
62.50%87.573212,47950.0%66.7%
25.00%85.875413,19225.0%25.0%
50.00%84.662612,90450.0%50.0%
62.50%86.571913,244100.0%50.0%
62.50%86.389813,673100.0%57.1%
100.00%85.878114,441100.0%100.0%
25.00%86.995416,2710.0%28.6%
25.00%82.758511,3420.0%40.0%
50.00%86.981512,21250.0%50.0%
62.50%82.683514,04850.0%66.7%
62.50%85.47509,46766.7%50.0%
50.00%87.065110,98366.7%40.0%
71.43%71.771010,92933.3%100.0%
28.57%73.25838,49750.0%0.0%
42.86%76.696216,1830.0%50.0%
71.43%74.391014,018100.0%50.0%
57.14%72.665711,272100.0%50.0%
42.86%72.899212,7160.0%60.0%
57.14%74.190612,613100.0%40.0%
50.00%66.05818,55440.0%100.0%
83.33%64.866610,96075.0%100.0%
66.67%62.073511,59650.0%75.0%
50.00%66.157710,270100.0%25.0%
33.33%66.985911,95250.0%25.0%
66.67%66.780612,993100.0%50.0%
66.67%64.273612,612100.0%33.3%
66.67%65.590916,655100.0%50.0%
60.00%54.680311,42766.7%50.0%
80.00%56.31,17617,777100.0%75.0%
40.00%51.26048,9190.0%66.7%
60.00%53.168910,442100.0%0.0%
60.00%51.663010,51850.0%66.7%
40.00%52.568414,5120.0%50.0%
60.00%52.09415,80533.3%100.0%
40.00%57.579612,88950.0%33.3%
40.00%55.01,20414,95266.7%0.0%
40.00%54.870912,2490.0%50.0%
100.00%52.962211,922100.0%100.0%
60.00%51.270312,1490.0%75.0%
60.00%52.85019,73866.7%50.0%

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Sion vs Kassadin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sion do against Kassadin in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Sion vs Kassadin matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Sion's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Sion do against Kassadin in the early game?

In the early game, Sion has the advantage against Kassadin with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Kassadin in the late game?

In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Sion vs Kassadin matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sion vs Kassadin matchup?

Kassadin wins the matchup against Sion with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Sion build against Kassadin?

The best Sion build against Kassadin includes Hollow Radiance, Thornmail, Unending Despair with Armored Advance. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Sion runes against Kassadin?

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

Does Sion counter Kassadin?

No, Sion struggles against Kassadin with only a 33.3% win rate. Kassadin has the advantage in this matchup. Sion players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kassadin's lead.

How do I play Sion against Kassadin?

When playing Sion against Kassadin, play cautiously and avoid Kassadin's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Kassadin has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.