Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Sion
VS
Champion 2
Smolder
vs

51.2%
Sion win rate vs Smolder
Skill matchup — could go either way
162
Games Analyzed
51.2%
Sion WR
48.8%
Smolder WR
+98
Avg Gold Diff @15
Sion
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Smolder
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Sion
Level 6
Smolder
Level 6
Sion
1 item
Sion
Infinite HP
Smolder
25 stacks
Smolder
225 stacks
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Sion is strongest late game while Smolder peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Sion deals AD damage while Smolder deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Smolder has range advantage. Sion should look for short trades when Smolder uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Smolder's Weakness
Smolder's main weakness: Weak early, needs stacks, no mobility. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Sion Win Condition
Infinite HP scaling, R engage, zombie passive
Smolder Win Condition
Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster
Recommended Items
Sion
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game
Titanic Hydra
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game
Smolder

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Sion's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Sion's sustain/autos
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