Sion - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
3.4%

Sionvs Kayle

CTankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sion vs Kayle is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kayle wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Sion based on 39 games. Kayle 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 Kayle 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
Kayle - 46.1% win rateKayle(46.1%)
Sion - 46.1% win rate in this matchup
Sion
46.1% WR
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Kayle vs Sion matchup - 53.9% win rate
Kayle
53.9% WR

Who Wins the Sion vs Kayle Matchup?

Kayle wins the Sion vs Kayle matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 39
46.1%
Win Rate
53.9%
7.5
CS / min
7.4
770
DMG / min
1,099
12,796
Gold / game
13,025
330
Heal / min
365
2,595
DMG Mitigated / min
487
1.5
CC / min
0.4
41.2%
Early Game WR
58.8%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Sion vs Kayle Matchup Summary

The Sion vs Kayle matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 39 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Sion's 46.1%, giving Kayle a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kayle controls the early laning stage, but Sion outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kayle 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 Sion leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle 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 Kayle 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 Kayle Laning Phase Breakdown

Sion wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

Sion is favored during the laning phase against Kayle, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Sion holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.5Sion
7.4Kayle
Sion and Kayle farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
770Sion
1,099Kayle
Kayle heavily out-damages Sion by 329 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 Kayle's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,796Sion
13,025Kayle
Sion and Kayle generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 229 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.5Sion
0.4Kayle
Sion brings significantly more crowd control than Kayle, with 1.1 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. Kayle should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
2,925Sion
852Kayle
Sion vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 2,073 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kayle is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kayle, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Sion Build Against Kayle

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Kayle, providing the mobility and stats Sion needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sion against Kayle are Hollow Radiance, Titanic Hydra and Unending Despair. 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 Kayle. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sion vs Kayle matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayle
58.8%
+17.6% advantage
Sion early game win rateSion41.2%
Kayle early game win rateKayle58.8%
Late Game
Sion
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Sion late game win rateSion50.0%
Kayle late game win rateKayle50.0%

Kayle dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.8% win rate — a 17.6 percentage point lead over Sion. This lopsided early game means Kayle 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 Kayle. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kayle 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 Kayle

Resolve rune tree - Sion primary runes vs KayleResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Sion rune vs KayleDemolish - best Sion rune vs KayleConditioning - best Sion rune vs KayleOvergrowth - best Sion rune vs Kayle
Inspiration rune tree - Sion secondary runes vs KayleInspiration
Cash Back - best Sion rune vs KayleApproach Velocity - best Sion rune vs Kayle
60.0% WR

The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Sion the best tools to compete against Kayle 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.

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 Kayle - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sion do against Kayle in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Sion vs Kayle matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Sion's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 39 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Sion do against Kayle in the early game?

In the early game, Kayle has the advantage against Sion with a 58.8% win rate versus 41.2%. Kayle players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Sion do against Kayle in the late game?

In the late game, Sion takes over the Sion vs Kayle 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 Kayle matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Sion with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 39 games analyzed.

What is the best Sion build against Kayle?

The best Sion build against Kayle includes Hollow Radiance, Titanic Hydra, Unending Despair with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Kayle?

The best Sion runes against Kayle use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Sion vs Kayle matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Sion counter Kayle?

No, Sion struggles against Kayle with only a 46.1% win rate. Kayle has the advantage in this matchup. Sion players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kayle's lead.

How do I play Sion against Kayle?

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