Sion - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
3.3%

Sionvs Zac

BTankFighter
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sion vs Zac is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Sion wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Zac based on 6 games. Sion wins the early laning phase while Zac scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sion build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sion vs Zac 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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Zac vs Sion matchup - 50.0% win rate
Zac
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Sion vs Zac Matchup?

Sion wins the Sion vs Zac matchup
Winner
Sion
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.6
CS / min
5.7
1,051
DMG / min
1,118
12,306
Gold / game
11,409
378
Heal / min
2,031
3,189
DMG Mitigated / min
1,865
1.7
CC / min
2.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Sion vs Zac Matchup Summary

The Sion vs Zac matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Sion wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Zac's 50.0%, giving Sion a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sion controls the early laning stage, but Zac outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sion needs to press advantages before Zac reaches their power spikes, while Zac should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Zac leads by 0.6s 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 Zac'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 Zac Laning Phase Breakdown

Zac wins the laning phase against Sion in League of Legends

Zac is favored during the laning phase against Sion, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zac holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.6Sion
5.7Zac
Sion significantly out-farms Zac by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 12 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Sion a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Zac players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,051Sion
1,118Zac
Zac deals 67 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 Zac's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,306Sion
11,409Zac
Sion generates a commanding 896 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Sion consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zac should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.7Sion
2.3Zac
Zac provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Sion, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Zac coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
3,568Sion
3,896Zac
Zac vastly out-sustains Sion, healing and mitigating 329 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Sion is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Sion, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Sion Build Against Zac

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Zac, providing the mobility and stats Sion needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sion against Zac are Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage and Unending Despair. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Zac. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sion vs Zac matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sion
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Sion early game win rateSion66.7%
Zac early game win rateZac33.3%
Late Game
Zac
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Sion late game win rateSion33.3%
Zac late game win rateZac66.7%

Sion dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Zac. This lopsided early game means Sion can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zac is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Sion. Extended games heavily favor Zac, 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 Zac reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zac 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 Zac

Resolve rune tree - Sion primary runes vs ZacResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Sion rune vs ZacShield Bash - best Sion rune vs ZacSecond Wind - best Sion rune vs ZacOvergrowth - best Sion rune vs Zac
Sorcery rune tree - Sion secondary runes vs ZacSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Sion rune vs ZacScorch - best Sion rune vs Zac
100.0% WR

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


Sion matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
60.00%857.174413,17374.3%50.0%
54.22%837.281912,08348.6%58.3%
44.44%727.169811,83551.6%39.0%
45.31%646.881211,60133.3%55.9%
43.86%576.894012,56138.9%46.1%
49.09%556.775311,38458.3%41.9%
53.85%527.479112,89965.2%44.8%
53.19%476.875711,90747.6%57.7%
36.96%467.11,17713,04338.9%35.7%
48.89%458.179912,47863.6%34.8%
54.55%447.484812,33147.6%60.9%
45.24%427.272712,11547.4%43.5%
67.50%406.384711,99869.2%66.7%
41.03%397.291412,03550.0%33.3%
42.11%387.073811,76241.2%42.9%
43.24%377.087512,01647.4%38.9%
44.44%367.368211,11145.5%42.9%
45.71%357.290011,99458.8%33.3%
42.86%357.085712,66146.1%40.9%
33.33%337.173612,78841.7%28.6%
36.36%337.01,01711,86029.4%43.8%
48.39%316.065912,62360.0%42.9%
60.00%306.676311,42076.9%47.1%
60.00%306.384812,04160.0%60.0%
48.28%297.294013,12146.1%50.0%
25.93%277.077412,57430.0%23.5%
50.00%266.861811,14242.9%58.3%
61.54%267.074212,83946.1%76.9%
53.85%267.478313,33050.0%57.1%
52.00%256.682612,25241.7%61.5%
44.00%257.085312,52133.3%50.0%
37.50%246.988611,75444.4%33.3%
62.50%245.574113,36777.8%53.3%
69.57%236.496312,78075.0%63.6%
43.48%236.986310,40135.7%55.6%
36.36%227.283511,49536.4%36.4%
52.38%216.41,04912,88071.4%42.9%
52.38%216.581011,19640.0%63.6%
47.62%216.378212,88637.5%53.9%
47.62%217.880213,40262.5%38.5%
38.10%217.390213,60028.6%42.9%
55.00%207.21,06215,13085.7%38.5%
45.00%206.869311,46230.0%60.0%
52.63%196.975213,18957.1%50.0%
72.22%187.171111,38775.0%70.0%
55.56%186.786010,88840.0%75.0%
50.00%186.689414,14850.0%50.0%
43.75%167.372813,10837.5%50.0%
43.75%164.371512,43040.0%45.5%
43.75%166.183210,97433.3%50.0%
60.00%153.871212,9030.0%69.2%
66.67%157.692813,60060.0%70.0%
33.33%156.880712,20725.0%42.9%
64.29%147.174413,75780.0%55.6%
64.29%145.796312,02371.4%57.1%
61.54%134.963312,44080.0%50.0%
61.54%137.378012,83560.0%62.5%
38.46%132.270613,31550.0%36.4%
53.85%132.963611,24280.0%37.5%
7.69%133.674512,25725.0%0.0%
33.33%127.594011,98828.6%40.0%
41.67%126.365410,79342.9%40.0%
41.67%127.265512,76040.0%42.9%
58.33%126.499111,93962.5%50.0%
66.67%126.067113,07050.0%75.0%
33.33%127.586912,59728.6%40.0%
54.55%114.461911,37460.0%50.0%
45.45%114.494513,72160.0%33.3%
50.00%101.474212,570100.0%28.6%
70.00%106.573011,263100.0%57.1%
50.00%104.17309,44362.5%0.0%
50.00%102.880011,89840.0%60.0%
40.00%107.285311,59433.3%50.0%
90.00%106.067211,638100.0%83.3%
70.00%107.474110,70160.0%80.0%
40.00%104.05949,7470.0%80.0%
50.00%107.789412,93750.0%50.0%
40.00%105.690014,17733.3%42.9%
66.67%96.665810,58066.7%66.7%
55.56%91.564310,38780.0%25.0%
55.56%96.774713,92450.0%57.1%
75.00%86.01,08713,54166.7%80.0%
37.50%87.161311,76333.3%40.0%
37.50%87.669111,22033.3%40.0%
42.86%77.671212,33433.3%50.0%
42.86%75.687913,0320.0%50.0%
57.14%76.285913,496100.0%25.0%
28.57%76.179710,56233.3%25.0%
71.43%76.11,15717,784100.0%33.3%
57.14%75.965411,1920.0%80.0%
33.33%62.666813,5150.0%33.3%
50.00%63.467511,06866.7%33.3%
33.33%61.96228,75633.3%33.3%
83.33%65.01,07815,61166.7%100.0%
50.00%66.61,05112,30666.7%33.3%
66.67%67.973110,80475.0%50.0%
50.00%67.767112,519100.0%40.0%
33.33%62.87577,98350.0%0.0%
33.33%62.173112,12366.7%0.0%
50.00%65.570511,88650.0%50.0%
40.00%54.863512,422100.0%0.0%
60.00%55.366213,401100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.564011,11250.0%0.0%
0.00%58.079711,9740.0%0.0%
20.00%57.474613,37450.0%0.0%
60.00%56.58418,80750.0%100.0%
60.00%51.259512,36450.0%66.7%
80.00%53.577912,350100.0%66.7%
80.00%52.06057,555100.0%0.0%
40.00%56.287411,48150.0%33.3%

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Sion vs Zac - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sion do against Zac in League of Legends?

Sion wins the Sion vs Zac matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Zac's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Sion do against Zac in the early game?

In the early game, Sion has the advantage against Zac with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Zac in the late game?

In the late game, Zac takes over the Sion vs Zac matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Zac scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sion vs Zac matchup?

Sion wins the matchup against Zac with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Sion is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Sion build against Zac?

The best Sion build against Zac includes Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage, Unending Despair with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Zac?

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

Does Sion counter Zac?

Yes, Sion has a favorable matchup against Zac with a 50.0% win rate. Sion slightly edges out Zac in lane based on current patch 26.12 data.

How do I play Sion against Zac?

When playing Sion against Zac, 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.