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
Varus
vs

52.4%
Sion win rate vs Varus
Sion has the edge
391
Games Analyzed
52.4%
Sion WR
47.6%
Varus WR
+194
Avg Gold Diff @15
Sion
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Sion
Level 6
Varus
Level 6
Sion
1 item
Varus
1 item
Sion
Infinite HP
Varus
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Sion is strongest late game while Varus peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Sion deals AD damage while Varus deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Varus has range advantage. Sion should look for short trades when Varus uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Varus's Weakness
Varus's main weakness: No mobility, assassins, all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Sion Win Condition
Infinite HP scaling, R engage, zombie passive
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Recommended Items
Sion
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game
Titanic Hydra
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game
Varus
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
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
Sion's Worst Matchups
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