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
Volibear
vs

51.2%
Sion win rate vs Volibear
Skill matchup — could go either way
558
Games Analyzed
51.2%
Sion WR
48.8%
Volibear WR
+100
Avg Gold Diff @15
Sion
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Volibear
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Volibear
Level 3
Sion
Level 6
Volibear
Level 6
Sion
1 item
Volibear
1 item
Sion
Infinite HP
How to Play This Matchup
Survive to Scale
Volibear will try to bully you early. Give up CS if needed  your job is to not die. Sion outscales hard after 2 items. Play for farm, not fights.
Mixed Resistances
Sion deals AD damage while Volibear deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Volibear's Weakness
Volibear's main weakness: Kiting, falls off late, no escape. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Sion Win Condition
Infinite HP scaling, R engage, zombie passive
Volibear Win Condition
Tower dive with R, all-in with stun, early bully
Recommended Items
Sion
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game
Titanic Hydra
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game
Volibear

Riftmaker
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Zhonya'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
Volibear's Worst Matchups
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