Sionvs Nautilus
Sion vs Nautilus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Sion wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Nautilus based on 15 games. Sion wins the early laning phase while Nautilus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sion build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sion vs Nautilus 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 Nautilus Matchup?
Sion vs Nautilus Matchup Summary
The Sion vs Nautilus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Sion wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Nautilus's 46.7%, giving Sion a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sion controls the early laning stage, but Nautilus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sion needs to press advantages before Nautilus reaches their power spikes, while Nautilus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Sion leads by 1.1 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sion players can confidently pick into Nautilus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nautilus away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Sion vs Nautilus Laning Phase Breakdown
Sion is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, 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 Nautilus
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Nautilus, providing the mobility and stats Sion needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sion against Nautilus are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Randuin's Omen and Heartsteel. 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 Nautilus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Sion75.0%
Nautilus25.0%Sion28.6%Nautilus71.4%Sion dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Nautilus. This lopsided early game means Sion can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Nautilus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Sion. Extended games heavily favor Nautilus, 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 Nautilus reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nautilus 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 Nautilus
Sorcery
Inspiration
Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Sion to press their advantage against Nautilus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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% | |
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Sion vs Nautilus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sion do against Nautilus in League of Legends?
Sion wins the Sion vs Nautilus matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Nautilus's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Sion do against Nautilus in the early game?
In the early game, Sion has the advantage against Nautilus with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Nautilus in the late game?
In the late game, Nautilus takes over the Sion vs Nautilus matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Nautilus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Sion vs Nautilus matchup?
Sion wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Sion is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.
What is the best Sion build against Nautilus?
The best Sion build against Nautilus includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Randuin's Omen, Heartsteel with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Sion runes against Nautilus?
The best Sion runes against Nautilus use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Sion vs Nautilus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Sion counter Nautilus?
Yes, Sion has a favorable matchup against Nautilus with a 53.3% win rate. Sion strongly counters Nautilus in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Sion against Nautilus?
When playing Sion against Nautilus, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.