Sionvs Nocturne
Sion vs Nocturne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Sion wins with a 64.7% win rate (+29.4%) over Nocturne based on 17 games. Sion 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 Nocturne 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.
Nocturne(64.7%)Who Wins the Sion vs Nocturne Matchup?
Sion vs Nocturne Matchup Summary
The Sion vs Nocturne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Sion wins with a 64.7% win rate compared to Nocturne's 35.3%, giving Sion a 29.4 percentage point advantage. Sion dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nocturne 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 Nocturne leads by 4.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sion players can confidently pick into Nocturne and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nocturne 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 Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown
Sion is favored during the laning phase against Nocturne, 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 Nocturne
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Sion needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sion against Nocturne are Heartsteel, 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 Nocturne. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sion vs Nocturne matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Sion80.0%Nocturne20.0%Sion58.3%Nocturne41.7%Sion dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Nocturne. This lopsided early game means Sion can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Sion is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Nocturne. Extended games heavily favor Sion, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Sion holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Nocturne players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Sion Runes Against Nocturne
Sorcery
Inspiration
Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Sion to press their advantage against Nocturne, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Sion matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.38% | 145 | 6.6 | 804 | 12,608 | 36.2% | 44.8% | |
| 52.59% | 135 | 7.4 | 826 | 12,921 | 45.1% | 57.1% | |
| 51.88% | 133 | 7.0 | 785 | 12,981 | 50.9% | 52.5% | |
| 46.46% | 127 | 6.7 | 952 | 12,512 | 45.1% | 47.4% | |
| 49.55% | 111 | 6.8 | 829 | 14,000 | 56.4% | 45.8% | |
| 46.79% | 109 | 6.6 | 813 | 11,891 | 59.2% | 36.7% | |
| 43.81% | 105 | 6.7 | 859 | 11,909 | 50.9% | 36.5% | |
| 38.38% | 99 | 6.6 | 829 | 13,147 | 41.5% | 36.2% | |
| 42.86% | 98 | 7.3 | 821 | 12,323 | 39.6% | 46.0% | |
| 47.96% | 98 | 7.0 | 1,107 | 12,043 | 40.0% | 56.3% | |
| 59.78% | 92 | 7.5 | 861 | 13,220 | 50.0% | 68.0% | |
| 44.94% | 89 | 6.7 | 776 | 11,073 | 43.1% | 47.4% | |
| 54.02% | 87 | 5.6 | 818 | 12,767 | 48.6% | 57.7% | |
| 54.12% | 85 | 7.2 | 758 | 12,526 | 59.5% | 50.0% | |
| 44.58% | 83 | 7.1 | 845 | 13,799 | 42.4% | 46.0% | |
| 54.22% | 83 | 7.4 | 810 | 13,038 | 62.9% | 47.9% | |
| 61.25% | 80 | 7.2 | 951 | 12,848 | 56.4% | 65.8% | |
| 45.45% | 77 | 7.3 | 908 | 12,316 | 47.1% | 44.2% | |
| 48.00% | 75 | 7.8 | 930 | 14,276 | 51.6% | 45.5% | |
| 44.59% | 74 | 7.1 | 922 | 12,643 | 40.7% | 46.8% | |
| 45.83% | 72 | 6.7 | 813 | 12,857 | 47.1% | 44.7% | |
| 52.78% | 72 | 7.5 | 819 | 13,837 | 66.7% | 45.8% | |
| 67.69% | 65 | 7.5 | 810 | 13,191 | 64.5% | 70.6% | |
| 54.69% | 64 | 7.0 | 872 | 13,011 | 44.8% | 62.9% | |
| 52.38% | 63 | 6.5 | 862 | 12,554 | 52.2% | 52.5% | |
| 46.77% | 62 | 6.1 | 931 | 11,977 | 58.6% | 36.4% | |
| 50.00% | 60 | 7.0 | 715 | 12,030 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 60 | 6.9 | 749 | 11,910 | 43.5% | 37.8% | |
| 53.45% | 58 | 6.9 | 866 | 12,882 | 61.3% | 44.4% | |
| 52.73% | 55 | 6.9 | 658 | 12,479 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 43.40% | 53 | 7.0 | 865 | 12,675 | 36.8% | 47.1% | |
| 53.85% | 52 | 5.8 | 779 | 12,663 | 45.8% | 60.7% | |
| 49.02% | 51 | 6.3 | 720 | 11,947 | 52.2% | 46.4% | |
| 42.86% | 49 | 7.5 | 740 | 12,354 | 50.0% | 38.7% | |
| 43.48% | 46 | 7.2 | 869 | 12,502 | 50.0% | 35.0% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 6.3 | 748 | 12,712 | 73.3% | 46.7% | |
| 35.56% | 45 | 5.6 | 764 | 10,973 | 42.1% | 30.8% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 7.4 | 890 | 13,135 | 73.3% | 39.3% | |
| 54.76% | 42 | 5.6 | 754 | 12,206 | 58.8% | 52.0% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 6.8 | 719 | 11,192 | 57.1% | 55.0% | |
| 65.79% | 38 | 7.1 | 736 | 12,880 | 54.5% | 70.4% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 7.2 | 950 | 12,919 | 50.0% | 64.7% | |
| 69.44% | 36 | 6.8 | 663 | 11,444 | 66.7% | 72.2% | |
| 58.33% | 36 | 7.5 | 839 | 13,610 | 53.9% | 60.9% | |
| 32.35% | 34 | 2.7 | 879 | 13,380 | 35.7% | 30.0% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 7.1 | 897 | 12,964 | 60.0% | 57.9% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 5.1 | 860 | 13,064 | 78.6% | 40.0% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 6.2 | 814 | 12,960 | 53.3% | 44.4% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 6.4 | 670 | 12,706 | 50.0% | 59.1% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 5.4 | 748 | 13,219 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 3.3 | 784 | 12,485 | 46.1% | 44.4% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 7.3 | 855 | 13,305 | 46.7% | 40.0% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 3.9 | 894 | 13,898 | 44.4% | 70.0% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 7.1 | 699 | 12,927 | 76.9% | 37.5% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 4.8 | 863 | 13,119 | 63.6% | 37.5% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 2.8 | 620 | 11,049 | 57.1% | 55.0% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 6.2 | 738 | 13,714 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 70.83% | 24 | 7.6 | 953 | 12,547 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.9 | 571 | 10,104 | 54.5% | 53.9% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 7.0 | 906 | 13,134 | 27.3% | 46.1% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 8.1 | 883 | 13,216 | 70.0% | 53.9% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 5.0 | 766 | 13,279 | 40.0% | 61.5% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 7.2 | 684 | 12,239 | 69.2% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 7.7 | 697 | 13,163 | 9.1% | 50.0% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 5.5 | 769 | 11,109 | 66.7% | 41.7% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 6.4 | 841 | 13,902 | 55.6% | 58.3% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 7.3 | 744 | 11,240 | 61.5% | 28.6% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.8 | 904 | 12,856 | 62.5% | 58.3% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 3.0 | 811 | 14,678 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 7.0 | 801 | 11,915 | 55.6% | 20.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 5.9 | 880 | 12,166 | 38.5% | 50.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 7.3 | 790 | 14,231 | 33.3% | 61.5% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 7.4 | 927 | 12,929 | 33.3% | 30.8% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 7.2 | 786 | 14,003 | 16.7% | 75.0% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 4.2 | 649 | 11,704 | 85.7% | 63.6% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 3.4 | 831 | 11,792 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 4.2 | 904 | 13,552 | 83.3% | 36.4% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 6.9 | 937 | 10,964 | 40.0% | 14.3% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 2.1 | 536 | 8,885 | 45.5% | 33.3% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 2.5 | 813 | 13,427 | 80.0% | 58.3% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.5 | 733 | 12,971 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 3.1 | 681 | 9,874 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 2.3 | 697 | 11,149 | 66.7% | 23.1% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 3.0 | 772 | 12,725 | 44.4% | 71.4% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 4.1 | 790 | 10,931 | 70.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 5.7 | 802 | 13,634 | 25.0% | 45.5% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 3.7 | 931 | 14,535 | 85.7% | 62.5% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.8 | 716 | 12,209 | 16.7% | 55.6% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 2.7 | 530 | 9,231 | 70.0% | 40.0% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 3.6 | 595 | 11,847 | 80.0% | 77.8% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.1 | 894 | 12,658 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.2 | 944 | 13,739 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.7 | 726 | 13,036 | 0.0% | 72.7% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 8.0 | 666 | 12,249 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 2.5 | 683 | 11,688 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.7 | 809 | 15,274 | 100.0% | 54.5% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 2.9 | 836 | 11,946 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 3.2 | 719 | 12,612 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 7.5 | 800 | 11,921 | 85.7% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 4.6 | 1,026 | 15,692 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.4 | 783 | 14,160 | 66.7% | 16.7% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 2.4 | 607 | 11,736 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.5 | 894 | 12,550 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.9 | 811 | 14,254 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 3.5 | 772 | 12,642 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.4 | 597 | 9,497 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 8.3 | 973 | 14,818 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 2.0 | 728 | 13,127 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.8 | 705 | 11,317 | 16.7% | 40.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 3.2 | 796 | 11,898 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.1 | 1,049 | 13,586 | 83.3% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 7.5 | 889 | 14,126 | 100.0% | 55.6% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 5.5 | 800 | 13,267 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.4 | 1,185 | 12,994 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.5 | 884 | 13,397 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 8.0 | 799 | 13,675 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.3 | 790 | 14,245 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.5 | 846 | 13,392 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.8 | 754 | 13,301 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 3.0 | 649 | 10,993 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.1 | 605 | 11,928 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.6 | 663 | 11,377 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.8 | 889 | 14,425 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.4 | 653 | 13,436 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.1 | 548 | 9,556 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.7 | 901 | 14,373 | 100.0% | 16.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.0 | 846 | 14,406 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.8 | 689 | 12,662 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.2 | 724 | 9,353 | 57.1% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.5 | 707 | 13,055 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.8 | 994 | 13,647 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.1 | 863 | 13,001 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.7 | 731 | 10,542 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.6 | 902 | 14,259 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.6 | 670 | 11,465 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.9 | 679 | 12,760 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 713 | 12,898 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 734 | 14,038 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 1,155 | 17,514 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.6 | 864 | 11,613 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 638 | 12,869 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 493 | 8,878 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.3 | 671 | 12,454 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 583 | 10,016 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 667 | 11,999 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 466 | 8,098 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
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Sion vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sion do against Nocturne in League of Legends?
Sion wins the Sion vs Nocturne matchup with a 64.7% win rate compared to Nocturne's 35.3%, a 29.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Sion do against Nocturne in the early game?
In the early game, Sion has the advantage against Nocturne with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. 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 Nocturne in the late game?
In the late game, Sion takes over the Sion vs Nocturne matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Sion scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Sion vs Nocturne matchup?
Sion wins the matchup against Nocturne with a 64.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 29.4 percentage point advantage means Sion is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.
What is the best Sion build against Nocturne?
The best Sion build against Nocturne includes Heartsteel, Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis 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 Nocturne?
The best Sion runes against Nocturne use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Sion vs Nocturne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Sion counter Nocturne?
Yes, Sion has a favorable matchup against Nocturne with a 64.7% win rate. Sion strongly counters Nocturne in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.
How do I play Sion against Nocturne?
When playing Sion against Nocturne, 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.