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

Sionvs Viktor

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

Sion vs Viktor is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Viktor wins with a 51.9% win rate (+3.7%) over Sion based on 27 games. Sion wins the early laning phase while Viktor scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sion build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sion vs Viktor 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
Viktor - 48.1% win rateViktor(48.1%)
Sion - 48.1% win rate in this matchup
Sion
48.1% WR
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Viktor vs Sion matchup - 51.9% win rate
Viktor
51.9% WR

Who Wins the Sion vs Viktor Matchup?

Viktor wins the Sion vs Viktor matchup
Winner
Viktor
Matches: 27
48.1%
Win Rate
51.9%
7.3
CS / min
7.2
727
DMG / min
1,187
12,460
Gold / game
12,199
331
Heal / min
91
2,647
DMG Mitigated / min
662
1.6
CC / min
1.4
54.5%
Early Game WR
45.5%
43.8%
Late Game WR
56.3%

Sion vs Viktor Matchup Summary

The Sion vs Viktor matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Viktor wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Sion's 48.1%, giving Viktor a 3.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sion controls the early laning stage, but Viktor outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sion needs to press advantages before Viktor reaches their power spikes, while Viktor should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sion leads by 2,224 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Viktor is slightly favored, Sion can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Viktor's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Sion vs Viktor Laning Phase Breakdown

Sion wins the laning phase against Viktor in League of Legends

Sion is favored during the laning phase against Viktor, 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
7.3Sion
7.2Viktor
Sion and Viktor 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
727Sion
1,187Viktor
Viktor heavily out-damages Sion by 460 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 Viktor's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,460Sion
12,199Viktor
Sion and Viktor generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 261 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.6Sion
1.4Viktor
Both Sion and Viktor 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
2,978Sion
753Viktor
Sion vastly out-sustains Viktor, healing and mitigating 2,224 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Viktor is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Viktor, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Sion Build Against Viktor

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Viktor, providing the mobility and stats Sion needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sion against Viktor are Hollow Radiance, Titanic Hydra and Unending Despair. 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 Viktor matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sion
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Sion early game win rateSion54.5%
Viktor early game win rateViktor45.5%
Late Game
Viktor
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Sion late game win rateSion43.8%
Viktor late game win rateViktor56.3%

Sion dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Viktor. This lopsided early game means Sion can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Viktor is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.3% win rate — 12.5 points above Sion. Extended games heavily favor Viktor, 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 Viktor reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Viktor 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 Viktor

Sorcery rune tree - Sion primary runes vs ViktorSorcery
Phase Rush - best Sion rune vs ViktorManaflow Band - best Sion rune vs ViktorAbsolute Focus - best Sion rune vs ViktorGathering Storm - best Sion rune vs Viktor
Resolve rune tree - Sion secondary runes vs ViktorResolve
Demolish - best Sion rune vs ViktorConditioning - best Sion rune vs Viktor
100.0% WR

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

How does Sion do against Viktor in League of Legends?

Viktor wins the Sion vs Viktor matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to Sion's 48.1%, a 3.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Sion do against Viktor in the early game?

In the early game, Sion has the advantage against Viktor with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. 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 Viktor in the late game?

In the late game, Viktor takes over the Sion vs Viktor matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to 43.8%. Viktor scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sion vs Viktor matchup?

Viktor wins the matchup against Sion with a 51.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 3.7 percentage point advantage means Viktor is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 27 games analyzed.

What is the best Sion build against Viktor?

The best Sion build against Viktor includes Hollow Radiance, Titanic Hydra, Unending Despair with Armored Advance. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Sion runes against Viktor?

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

Does Sion counter Viktor?

No, Sion struggles against Viktor with only a 48.1% win rate. Viktor has the advantage in this matchup. Sion players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Viktor's lead.

How do I play Sion against Viktor?

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