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

Sionvs Shen

CTankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sion vs Shen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Shen wins with a 59.7% win rate (+19.4%) over Sion based on 67 games. Shen 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 Shen 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.

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Shen - 40.3% win rateShen(40.3%)
Sion - 40.3% win rate in this matchup
Sion
40.3% WR
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Shen vs Sion matchup - 59.7% win rate
Shen
59.7% WR

Who Wins the Sion vs Shen Matchup?

Shen wins the Sion vs Shen matchup
Winner
Shen
Matches: 67
40.3%
Win Rate
59.7%
6.6
CS / min
5.4
867
DMG / min
914
12,313
Gold / game
11,295
392
Heal / min
215
2,636
DMG Mitigated / min
1,724
1.7
CC / min
1.5
42.4%
Early Game WR
57.6%
38.2%
Late Game WR
61.8%

Sion vs Shen Matchup Summary

The Sion vs Shen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 67 recent matches analyzed, Shen wins with a 59.7% win rate compared to Sion's 40.3%, giving Shen a 19.4 percentage point advantage. Shen dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sion players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sion leads by 1,089 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shen 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 Shen 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 Shen Laning Phase Breakdown

Sion wins the laning phase against Shen in League of Legends

Sion is favored during the laning phase against Shen, 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
6.6Sion
5.4Shen
Sion significantly out-farms Shen by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Sion a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Shen players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
867Sion
914Shen
Shen deals 47 more champion damage per minute than Sion. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Sion choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Shen's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,313Sion
11,295Shen
Sion generates a commanding 1,018 more gold per game than Shen. This substantial economic advantage means Sion consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Shen should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.7Sion
1.5Shen
Both Sion and Shen provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
3,028Sion
1,939Shen
Sion vastly out-sustains Shen, healing and mitigating 1,089 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Shen is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Shen, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Sion Build Against Shen

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Shen, providing the mobility and stats Sion needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sion against Shen are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Randuin's Omen and Sunfire Aegis. 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 Shen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shen
57.6%
+15.2% advantage
Sion early game win rateSion42.4%
Shen early game win rateShen57.6%
Late Game
Shen
61.8%
+23.5% advantage
Sion late game win rateSion38.2%
Shen late game win rateShen61.8%

Shen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.6% win rate — a 15.2 percentage point lead over Sion. This lopsided early game means Shen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Shen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.8% win rate — 23.5 points above Sion. Extended games heavily favor Shen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Shen holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Sion players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Sion Runes Against Shen

Resolve rune tree - Sion primary runes vs ShenResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Sion rune vs ShenDemolish - best Sion rune vs ShenConditioning - best Sion rune vs ShenOvergrowth - best Sion rune vs Shen
Precision rune tree - Sion secondary runes vs ShenPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Sion rune vs ShenTriumph - best Sion rune vs Shen
62.5% WR

The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Sion the best tools to compete against Shen 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 Shen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sion do against Shen in League of Legends?

Shen wins the Sion vs Shen matchup with a 59.7% win rate compared to Sion's 40.3%, a 19.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 67 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Sion do against Shen in the early game?

In the early game, Shen has the advantage against Sion with a 57.6% win rate versus 42.4%. Shen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Sion do against Shen in the late game?

In the late game, Shen takes over the Sion vs Shen matchup with a 61.8% win rate compared to 38.2%. Shen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sion vs Shen matchup?

Shen wins the matchup against Sion with a 59.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 19.4 percentage point advantage means Shen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 67 games analyzed.

What is the best Sion build against Shen?

The best Sion build against Shen includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Randuin's Omen, Sunfire Aegis with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Sion runes against Shen?

The best Sion runes against Shen use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Sion vs Shen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Sion counter Shen?

No, Sion struggles against Shen with only a 40.3% win rate. Shen has the advantage in this matchup. Sion players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Shen's lead.

How do I play Sion against Shen?

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