Sion - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
3.6%

Sionvs Shyvana

STankFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sion vs Shyvana is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Sion wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Shyvana based on 22 games. Shyvana 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 Shyvana matchup.

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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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Sion - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Sion
50.0% WR
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Shyvana vs Sion matchup - 50.0% win rate
Shyvana
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Sion vs Shyvana Matchup?

Sion wins the Sion vs Shyvana matchup
Winner
Sion
Matches: 22
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
4.4
CS / min
3.7
751
DMG / min
1,041
11,532
Gold / game
11,618
363
Heal / min
379
2,651
DMG Mitigated / min
1,698
1.5
CC / min
0.6
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
58.3%
Late Game WR
41.7%

Sion vs Shyvana Matchup Summary

The Sion vs Shyvana matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Sion wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Shyvana's 50.0%, giving Sion a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Shyvana controls the early laning stage, but Sion outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Shyvana 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 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sion has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Shyvana's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Sion vs Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown

Sion wins the laning phase against Shyvana in League of Legends

Sion is favored during the laning phase against Shyvana, 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
4.4Sion
3.7Shyvana
Sion edges out Shyvana by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Sion.
Damage
751Sion
1,041Shyvana
Shyvana heavily out-damages Sion by 290 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 Shyvana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,532Sion
11,618Shyvana
Sion and Shyvana generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 86 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
0.6Shyvana
Sion brings significantly more crowd control than Shyvana, with 1.0 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. Shyvana should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
3,015Sion
2,077Shyvana
Sion vastly out-sustains Shyvana, healing and mitigating 938 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Shyvana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Shyvana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Sion Build Against Shyvana

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Sion needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sion against Shyvana 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shyvana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sion vs Shyvana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shyvana
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Sion early game win rateSion40.0%
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana60.0%
Late Game
Sion
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Sion late game win rateSion58.3%
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana41.7%

Shyvana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Sion. This lopsided early game means Shyvana 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 Shyvana. Extended games heavily favor Sion, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Shyvana must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Sion reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Sion 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 Shyvana

Precision rune tree - Sion primary runes vs ShyvanaPrecision
Conqueror - best Sion rune vs ShyvanaTriumph - best Sion rune vs ShyvanaLegend: Haste - best Sion rune vs ShyvanaLast Stand - best Sion rune vs Shyvana
Inspiration rune tree - Sion secondary runes vs ShyvanaInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Sion rune vs ShyvanaMagical Footwear - best Sion rune vs Shyvana
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Sion maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Shyvana.


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.

Sion matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.46%2137.079712,98158.0%52.3%
52.17%2077.378312,26458.6%48.9%
51.32%1526.573611,75944.8%55.3%
50.68%1487.180311,76054.3%47.4%
52.86%1406.475711,44153.2%52.6%
45.52%1346.691511,97742.4%48.0%
51.13%1336.766811,77757.9%46.0%
57.14%1337.081212,30956.1%57.9%
49.47%956.264812,09448.4%50.0%
51.61%936.587811,71547.5%54.7%
55.68%886.580312,41365.8%48.0%
64.77%887.184113,31868.8%62.5%
54.02%877.01,01312,61259.0%50.0%
51.16%867.21,13512,01442.4%56.6%
48.81%846.977011,41946.1%51.1%
46.43%847.084212,29256.7%40.7%
51.28%786.678112,95566.7%43.1%
41.56%776.687812,09647.4%35.9%
50.65%777.787013,51850.0%51.1%
69.74%767.380212,88670.3%69.2%
54.05%746.978012,58148.0%57.1%
49.32%736.992012,06757.7%44.7%
43.66%716.884011,97054.8%35.0%
57.14%707.181311,70062.9%51.4%
48.57%706.582411,46041.4%53.7%
50.00%686.997712,67358.3%45.5%
51.52%666.978812,18550.0%52.5%
51.56%646.590012,28968.0%41.0%
48.39%627.279312,24256.5%43.6%
60.66%616.988912,90655.6%64.7%
57.38%615.879512,73152.9%59.1%
55.93%597.380511,85165.5%46.7%
56.90%586.972611,19748.0%63.6%
43.86%576.983412,09058.3%33.3%
55.36%566.596311,52258.3%53.1%
55.36%566.572511,69159.3%51.7%
46.30%547.076011,13733.3%56.7%
56.60%536.788113,29158.8%55.6%
57.45%476.31,00511,97077.3%40.0%
40.91%444.875310,92244.0%36.8%
52.27%447.074912,65657.1%50.0%
45.24%426.680912,27838.5%48.3%
66.67%426.970712,34866.7%66.7%
65.85%417.580912,29376.2%55.0%
56.76%375.364411,37452.6%61.1%
50.00%344.779913,14855.6%48.0%
48.48%337.176811,05658.8%37.5%
42.42%337.169212,43064.3%26.3%
42.42%335.676212,23350.0%33.3%
50.00%324.080712,91455.6%47.8%
58.06%316.387613,00176.9%44.4%
56.67%306.382211,84260.0%53.3%
72.41%297.393713,34455.6%80.0%
53.57%285.795011,55061.5%46.7%
53.57%285.881712,00963.6%47.1%
53.57%287.395013,09440.0%61.1%
53.57%286.984313,14953.9%53.3%
75.00%286.674611,06975.0%75.0%
61.54%266.372111,53260.0%62.5%
34.62%266.58389,70328.6%41.7%
57.69%265.466112,37075.0%50.0%
48.00%255.581411,76441.7%53.9%
45.83%247.580613,06363.6%30.8%
34.78%235.066611,94625.0%40.0%
47.83%236.869512,38345.5%50.0%
60.87%235.581713,11777.8%50.0%
65.22%237.363512,18775.0%54.5%
45.45%222.668411,55750.0%42.9%
50.00%223.379511,93360.0%41.7%
50.00%224.475111,53240.0%58.3%
61.90%211.977911,92250.0%69.2%
38.10%217.164711,60340.0%36.4%
47.62%212.473412,22766.7%33.3%
40.00%205.278312,34540.0%40.0%
31.58%196.270012,82828.6%33.3%
47.37%196.660410,75958.3%28.6%
47.37%196.369711,05136.4%62.5%
57.89%195.273912,71685.7%41.7%
57.89%194.664711,42242.9%66.7%
47.06%173.273012,34342.9%50.0%
47.06%177.168813,28440.0%50.0%
64.71%172.560710,59371.4%60.0%
68.75%164.257810,84971.4%66.7%
50.00%162.786213,48433.3%53.9%
62.50%165.986912,78966.7%60.0%
62.50%166.198512,35866.7%60.0%
53.33%157.265911,24350.0%57.1%
46.67%153.467711,21050.0%45.5%
60.00%153.285112,74260.0%60.0%
73.33%156.174512,184100.0%55.6%
33.33%156.867110,84033.3%33.3%
53.33%152.764410,73975.0%28.6%
46.67%152.55749,92071.4%25.0%
60.00%152.280514,54675.0%42.9%
50.00%145.81,11511,549100.0%12.5%
71.43%147.970712,041100.0%33.3%
35.71%146.287413,07550.0%25.0%
71.43%147.568112,07188.9%40.0%
53.85%136.192015,453100.0%25.0%
38.46%132.574012,02866.7%14.3%
46.15%137.166811,41862.5%20.0%
75.00%124.284614,24940.0%100.0%
58.33%125.674412,12580.0%42.9%
66.67%124.371012,57780.0%57.1%
66.67%127.276611,36060.0%71.4%
25.00%126.656011,9230.0%37.5%
54.55%113.363413,01650.0%57.1%
70.00%101.96589,96175.0%66.7%
70.00%105.565911,92650.0%75.0%
70.00%106.873213,20760.0%80.0%
50.00%107.269110,61542.9%66.7%
30.00%107.01,00613,3310.0%50.0%
50.00%102.469811,23150.0%50.0%
44.44%92.490014,83466.7%33.3%
44.44%92.769311,20150.0%42.9%
66.67%93.67008,90175.0%60.0%
55.56%95.577213,38733.3%66.7%
77.78%91.379713,56766.7%83.3%
55.56%97.086314,89360.0%50.0%
75.00%87.196612,42375.0%75.0%
50.00%82.567110,916100.0%20.0%
62.50%86.074913,97566.7%60.0%
71.43%77.864311,69450.0%100.0%
85.71%72.75309,846100.0%66.7%
57.14%77.089013,5790.0%80.0%
42.86%72.258312,3640.0%60.0%
28.57%72.781513,7020.0%33.3%
42.86%73.478812,965100.0%33.3%
50.00%66.998913,21266.7%33.3%
83.33%61.275312,863100.0%75.0%
83.33%66.36468,47575.0%100.0%
50.00%66.71,03711,25450.0%50.0%
50.00%68.01,08214,41366.7%33.3%
60.00%53.284112,065100.0%33.3%
20.00%54.172510,66233.3%0.0%
60.00%53.81,01112,891100.0%50.0%
100.00%52.362514,0090.0%100.0%
60.00%53.88159,67550.0%66.7%
60.00%53.069813,849100.0%33.3%
40.00%55.788313,28550.0%33.3%
20.00%53.666811,00933.3%0.0%
40.00%53.05928,49566.7%0.0%
20.00%51.487911,46050.0%0.0%
20.00%51.95538,28933.3%0.0%

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Sion vs Shyvana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sion do against Shyvana in League of Legends?

Sion wins the Sion vs Shyvana matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Shyvana's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Sion do against Shyvana in the early game?

In the early game, Shyvana has the advantage against Sion with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Shyvana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Sion do against Shyvana in the late game?

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

Sion wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Sion is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.

What is the best Sion build against Shyvana?

The best Sion build against Shyvana includes Axiom Arc, The Collector, Youmuu's Ghostblade with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Shyvana?

The best Sion runes against Shyvana use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Sion vs Shyvana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Sion counter Shyvana?

Yes, Sion has a favorable matchup against Shyvana with a 50.0% win rate. Sion slightly edges out Shyvana in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Sion against Shyvana?

When playing Sion against Shyvana, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Shyvana. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.