Sionvs Leona
Sion vs Leona is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Leona wins with a 52.4% win rate (+4.8%) over Sion based on 21 games. Sion wins the early laning phase while Leona scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sion build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sion vs Leona 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.
Who Wins the Sion vs Leona Matchup?
Sion vs Leona Matchup Summary
The Sion vs Leona matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, Leona wins with a 52.4% win rate compared to Sion's 47.6%, giving Leona a 4.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sion controls the early laning stage, but Leona outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sion needs to press advantages before Leona reaches their power spikes, while Leona should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Sion leads by 1.3 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Leona 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 Leona's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Sion vs Leona Laning Phase Breakdown
Sion is favored during the laning phase against Leona, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Sion holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Sion Build Against Leona
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Leona, providing the mobility and stats Sion needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sion against Leona are Axiom Arc, The Collector and Youmuu's Ghostblade. 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 Leona. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sion vs Leona matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Sion66.7%
Leona33.3%Sion33.3%Leona66.7%Sion dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Leona. This lopsided early game means Sion can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Leona is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Sion. Extended games heavily favor Leona, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Sion must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Leona reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Leona 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 Leona
Resolve
Inspiration
The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Sion the best tools to compete against Leona in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Sion matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.46% | 213 | 7.0 | 797 | 12,981 | 58.0% | 52.3% | |
| 52.17% | 207 | 7.3 | 783 | 12,264 | 58.6% | 48.9% | |
| 51.32% | 152 | 6.5 | 736 | 11,759 | 44.8% | 55.3% | |
| 50.68% | 148 | 7.1 | 803 | 11,760 | 54.3% | 47.4% | |
| 52.86% | 140 | 6.4 | 757 | 11,441 | 53.2% | 52.6% | |
| 45.52% | 134 | 6.6 | 915 | 11,977 | 42.4% | 48.0% | |
| 51.13% | 133 | 6.7 | 668 | 11,777 | 57.9% | 46.0% | |
| 57.14% | 133 | 7.0 | 812 | 12,309 | 56.1% | 57.9% | |
| 49.47% | 95 | 6.2 | 648 | 12,094 | 48.4% | 50.0% | |
| 51.61% | 93 | 6.5 | 878 | 11,715 | 47.5% | 54.7% | |
| 55.68% | 88 | 6.5 | 803 | 12,413 | 65.8% | 48.0% | |
| 64.77% | 88 | 7.1 | 841 | 13,318 | 68.8% | 62.5% | |
| 54.02% | 87 | 7.0 | 1,013 | 12,612 | 59.0% | 50.0% | |
| 51.16% | 86 | 7.2 | 1,135 | 12,014 | 42.4% | 56.6% | |
| 48.81% | 84 | 6.9 | 770 | 11,419 | 46.1% | 51.1% | |
| 46.43% | 84 | 7.0 | 842 | 12,292 | 56.7% | 40.7% | |
| 51.28% | 78 | 6.6 | 781 | 12,955 | 66.7% | 43.1% | |
| 41.56% | 77 | 6.6 | 878 | 12,096 | 47.4% | 35.9% | |
| 50.65% | 77 | 7.7 | 870 | 13,518 | 50.0% | 51.1% | |
| 69.74% | 76 | 7.3 | 802 | 12,886 | 70.3% | 69.2% | |
| 54.05% | 74 | 6.9 | 780 | 12,581 | 48.0% | 57.1% | |
| 49.32% | 73 | 6.9 | 920 | 12,067 | 57.7% | 44.7% | |
| 43.66% | 71 | 6.8 | 840 | 11,970 | 54.8% | 35.0% | |
| 57.14% | 70 | 7.1 | 813 | 11,700 | 62.9% | 51.4% | |
| 48.57% | 70 | 6.5 | 824 | 11,460 | 41.4% | 53.7% | |
| 50.00% | 68 | 6.9 | 977 | 12,673 | 58.3% | 45.5% | |
| 51.52% | 66 | 6.9 | 788 | 12,185 | 50.0% | 52.5% | |
| 51.56% | 64 | 6.5 | 900 | 12,289 | 68.0% | 41.0% | |
| 48.39% | 62 | 7.2 | 793 | 12,242 | 56.5% | 43.6% | |
| 60.66% | 61 | 6.9 | 889 | 12,906 | 55.6% | 64.7% | |
| 57.38% | 61 | 5.8 | 795 | 12,731 | 52.9% | 59.1% | |
| 55.93% | 59 | 7.3 | 805 | 11,851 | 65.5% | 46.7% | |
| 56.90% | 58 | 6.9 | 726 | 11,197 | 48.0% | 63.6% | |
| 43.86% | 57 | 6.9 | 834 | 12,090 | 58.3% | 33.3% | |
| 55.36% | 56 | 6.5 | 963 | 11,522 | 58.3% | 53.1% | |
| 55.36% | 56 | 6.5 | 725 | 11,691 | 59.3% | 51.7% | |
| 46.30% | 54 | 7.0 | 760 | 11,137 | 33.3% | 56.7% | |
| 56.60% | 53 | 6.7 | 881 | 13,291 | 58.8% | 55.6% | |
| 57.45% | 47 | 6.3 | 1,005 | 11,970 | 77.3% | 40.0% | |
| 40.91% | 44 | 4.8 | 753 | 10,922 | 44.0% | 36.8% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 7.0 | 749 | 12,656 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 6.6 | 809 | 12,278 | 38.5% | 48.3% | |
| 66.67% | 42 | 6.9 | 707 | 12,348 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 65.85% | 41 | 7.5 | 809 | 12,293 | 76.2% | 55.0% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 5.3 | 644 | 11,374 | 52.6% | 61.1% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 4.7 | 799 | 13,148 | 55.6% | 48.0% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 7.1 | 768 | 11,056 | 58.8% | 37.5% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 7.1 | 692 | 12,430 | 64.3% | 26.3% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 5.6 | 762 | 12,233 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 4.0 | 807 | 12,914 | 55.6% | 47.8% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 6.3 | 876 | 13,001 | 76.9% | 44.4% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.3 | 822 | 11,842 | 60.0% | 53.3% | |
| 72.41% | 29 | 7.3 | 937 | 13,344 | 55.6% | 80.0% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 5.7 | 950 | 11,550 | 61.5% | 46.7% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 5.8 | 817 | 12,009 | 63.6% | 47.1% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 7.3 | 950 | 13,094 | 40.0% | 61.1% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.9 | 843 | 13,149 | 53.9% | 53.3% | |
| 75.00% | 28 | 6.6 | 746 | 11,069 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 6.3 | 721 | 11,532 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 6.5 | 838 | 9,703 | 28.6% | 41.7% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 5.4 | 661 | 12,370 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 5.5 | 814 | 11,764 | 41.7% | 53.9% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 7.5 | 806 | 13,063 | 63.6% | 30.8% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 5.0 | 666 | 11,946 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 6.8 | 695 | 12,383 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 5.5 | 817 | 13,117 | 77.8% | 50.0% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 7.3 | 635 | 12,187 | 75.0% | 54.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 2.6 | 684 | 11,557 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 3.3 | 795 | 11,933 | 60.0% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 4.4 | 751 | 11,532 | 40.0% | 58.3% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 1.9 | 779 | 11,922 | 50.0% | 69.2% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 7.1 | 647 | 11,603 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 2.4 | 734 | 12,227 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.2 | 783 | 12,345 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 6.2 | 700 | 12,828 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.6 | 604 | 10,759 | 58.3% | 28.6% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.3 | 697 | 11,051 | 36.4% | 62.5% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 5.2 | 739 | 12,716 | 85.7% | 41.7% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 4.6 | 647 | 11,422 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 3.2 | 730 | 12,343 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 7.1 | 688 | 13,284 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 2.5 | 607 | 10,593 | 71.4% | 60.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 4.2 | 578 | 10,849 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 2.7 | 862 | 13,484 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 5.9 | 869 | 12,789 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.1 | 985 | 12,358 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 7.2 | 659 | 11,243 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 3.4 | 677 | 11,210 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 3.2 | 851 | 12,742 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 6.1 | 745 | 12,184 | 100.0% | 55.6% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.8 | 671 | 10,840 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.7 | 644 | 10,739 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 2.5 | 574 | 9,920 | 71.4% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 2.2 | 805 | 14,546 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.8 | 1,115 | 11,549 | 100.0% | 12.5% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 7.9 | 707 | 12,041 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.2 | 874 | 13,075 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 7.5 | 681 | 12,071 | 88.9% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.1 | 920 | 15,453 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 2.5 | 740 | 12,028 | 66.7% | 14.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 7.1 | 668 | 11,418 | 62.5% | 20.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 4.2 | 846 | 14,249 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.6 | 744 | 12,125 | 80.0% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 4.3 | 710 | 12,577 | 80.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 7.2 | 766 | 11,360 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 6.6 | 560 | 11,923 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 3.3 | 634 | 13,016 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.9 | 658 | 9,961 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 659 | 11,926 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 732 | 13,207 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 691 | 10,615 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 1,006 | 13,331 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.4 | 698 | 11,231 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.4 | 900 | 14,834 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.7 | 693 | 11,201 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.6 | 700 | 8,901 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.5 | 772 | 13,387 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.3 | 797 | 13,567 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.0 | 863 | 14,893 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.1 | 966 | 12,423 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.5 | 671 | 10,916 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.0 | 749 | 13,975 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.8 | 643 | 11,694 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 2.7 | 530 | 9,846 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.0 | 890 | 13,579 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.2 | 583 | 12,364 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.7 | 815 | 13,702 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.4 | 788 | 12,965 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.9 | 989 | 13,212 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.2 | 753 | 12,863 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.3 | 646 | 8,475 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.7 | 1,037 | 11,254 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 8.0 | 1,082 | 14,413 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 841 | 12,065 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.1 | 725 | 10,662 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 1,011 | 12,891 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 625 | 14,009 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 815 | 9,675 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 698 | 13,849 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 883 | 13,285 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 668 | 11,009 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 592 | 8,495 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 879 | 11,460 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 553 | 8,289 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
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Sion vs Leona - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sion do against Leona in League of Legends?
Leona wins the Sion vs Leona matchup with a 52.4% win rate compared to Sion's 47.6%, a 4.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 21 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Sion do against Leona in the early game?
In the early game, Sion has the advantage against Leona with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Leona in the late game?
In the late game, Leona takes over the Sion vs Leona matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Leona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Sion vs Leona matchup?
Leona wins the matchup against Sion with a 52.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 4.8 percentage point advantage means Leona is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.
What is the best Sion build against Leona?
The best Sion build against Leona includes Axiom Arc, The Collector, Youmuu's Ghostblade with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Leona?
The best Sion runes against Leona use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Sion vs Leona matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Sion counter Leona?
No, Sion struggles against Leona with only a 47.6% win rate. Leona has the advantage in this matchup. Sion players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Leona's lead.
How do I play Sion against Leona?
When playing Sion against Leona, play cautiously and avoid Leona's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Leona has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.