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

Sionvs Vayne

CTankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sion vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vayne wins with a 53.1% win rate (+6.1%) over Sion based on 49 games. Sion wins the early laning phase while Vayne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sion build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sion vs Vayne 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.

Compare against an opponent
Vayne - 46.9% win rateVayne(46.9%)
Sion - 46.9% win rate in this matchup
Sion
46.9% WR
VS
Vayne vs Sion matchup - 53.1% win rate
Vayne
53.1% WR

Who Wins the Sion vs Vayne Matchup?

Vayne wins the Sion vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Vayne
Matches: 49
46.9%
Win Rate
53.1%
6.2
CS / min
6.1
701
DMG / min
1,214
12,813
Gold / game
13,804
295
Heal / min
299
2,079
DMG Mitigated / min
587
1.2
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
44.8%
Late Game WR
55.2%

Sion vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Sion vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 49 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 53.1% win rate compared to Sion's 46.9%, giving Vayne a 6.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sion controls the early laning stage, but Vayne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sion needs to press advantages before Vayne reaches their power spikes, while Vayne should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sion leads by 1,488 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vayne 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 Vayne 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 Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

Sion wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

Sion is favored during the laning phase against Vayne, 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
6.2Sion
6.1Vayne
Sion and Vayne farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
701Sion
1,214Vayne
Vayne heavily out-damages Sion by 513 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 Vayne's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,813Sion
13,804Vayne
Vayne generates a commanding 991 more gold per game than Sion. This substantial economic advantage means Vayne consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Sion should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Sion
0.5Vayne
Sion provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vayne, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Sion coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,374Sion
886Vayne
Sion vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 1,488 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vayne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vayne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Sion Build Against Vayne

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Vayne, providing the mobility and stats Sion needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sion against Vayne are Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis and Unending Despair. 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 Vayne. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sion vs Vayne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sion
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Sion early game win rateSion50.0%
Vayne early game win rateVayne50.0%
Late Game
Vayne
55.2%
+10.3% advantage
Sion late game win rateSion44.8%
Vayne late game win rateVayne55.2%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Sion and Vayne, with Sion holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Vayne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.2% win rate — 10.3 points above Sion. Extended games heavily favor Vayne, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Sion has the edge early, but Vayne gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Sion Runes Against Vayne

Resolve rune tree - Sion primary runes vs VayneResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Sion rune vs VayneDemolish - best Sion rune vs VayneConditioning - best Sion rune vs VayneOvergrowth - best Sion rune vs Vayne
Inspiration rune tree - Sion secondary runes vs VayneInspiration
Cash Back - best Sion rune vs VayneApproach Velocity - best Sion rune vs Vayne
60.0% WR

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

How does Sion do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Vayne wins the Sion vs Vayne matchup with a 53.1% win rate compared to Sion's 46.9%, a 6.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 49 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Sion do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Sion has the advantage against Vayne with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Vayne in the late game?

In the late game, Vayne takes over the Sion vs Vayne matchup with a 55.2% win rate compared to 44.8%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sion vs Vayne matchup?

Vayne wins the matchup against Sion with a 53.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.1 percentage point advantage means Vayne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 49 games analyzed.

What is the best Sion build against Vayne?

The best Sion build against Vayne includes Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis, Unending Despair with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Vayne?

The best Sion runes against Vayne use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Sion vs Vayne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Sion counter Vayne?

No, Sion struggles against Vayne with only a 46.9% win rate. Vayne has the advantage in this matchup. Sion players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vayne's lead.

How do I play Sion against Vayne?

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