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How to Win Sion vs Yuumi Counter MatchupSion is in the a tier of champions

Sion vs Yuumi

How to Beat Yuumi as Sion in LoLSion is in the b tier of champions
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How to Beat Yuumi as Sion

based on 1,822 Sion vs Yuumi matchups
Win Rate
55.1 %
K/D/A
1.55
Pick Rate
2.2 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We summarize our matchup stats from the millions of recently rated League of Legends matches that we get from Riot Games every week. Our guide on how to beat Yuumi as Sion came out of an examination of 1822 ranked rounds where both champions clashed against one another. This counter matchup is relatively rare. Sion has to counter Yuumi in only 2.2% of his games.

Sion vs Yuumi Matchup Summary

Sion does a great job of countering Yuumi. Normally, he wins a fantastic 55.1% of matches the champs face off with each other in. In Sion against Yuumi rounds, Sion’s side is 0.1% less probable to gain first blood. This indicates that he probably won't get first blood against Yuumi.

Best Sion vs Yuumi Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
CullHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Ruby CrystalKindlegem

Core Sion Items

~22 Mins
HeartsteelHullbreakerTitanic Hydra

Optional Items

The CollectorSunfire AegisThornmailAxiom Arc

Summoner Spells

summonerhaste summoner spell D
summonerteleport summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Sion to level upq
>
Second ability for Sion to level upw
>
Last skill for Sion to max oute

Runes

ResolveGrasp of the UndyingDemolishConditioningOvergrowth
InspirationMinion DematerializerApproach Velocity
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceMagic Resist
Sion's passive ability p
Sion's q ability q
Sion's w ability w
Sion's e ability e
Sion's ultimate ability r
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Q
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W
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E
4
Q
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Q
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R
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Q
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Guide to Countering Yuumi as Sion

Tips for Playing as Sion against Yuumi

Roar of the Slayer is a great setup ability to land a very powerful Decimating Smash.

The Soul Furnace buff displays how much shield strength is remaining, use this information to time its explosion perfectly.

You only have very slight turning ability during Unstoppable Onslaught, so make sure to use it in straight paths.

Sion vs Yuumi Counter Stats

Sion Image
Win Rate
55.1 %
VS
Win Rate
44.9 %
Yuumi Image
4.1
< Kills >
1.6
6.2
< Deaths >
3.4
5.5
< Assists >
14.7
0.92
< Killing Sprees >
0.31
172
< Minions Killed >
5
0.12
< Dragons Killed >
0.01
0.56
< Inhibitors >
0.46
12,184
< Physical Damage >
318
6,022
< Magic Damage >
6,855
387
< True Damage >
643
18,594
< Damage Dealt >
7,816
40,581
< Damage Taken >
6,808
11,363
< Gold Earned >
7,360
2.98
< Towers >
1.93
0.04
< Baron Takedowns >
0
7,492
< Total Healing >
5,678
14,132
< Experience >
10,547
15
< Vision Score >
31
7
< Wards Placed >
15
615
< Time Dealing CC >
165

How to Counter Yuumi with Sion in LoL

The stat comparisons shown on this page clarify several vital Sion against Yuumi counter stats that can help us explain the distinctions between this pair of champions. As an example, Sion’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Yuumi’s KDA ratio of NaN, highlighting that Sion may be more central to his team's team fighting potential than Yuumi. This observation is largely caused by the differences in deaths.

Sion normally has a slightly larger longest killing spree than his enemy does. On average, he receives more damage than Yuumi. This often reflects different amounts of tankyness; however, it can also hint that the champion with more health has less agility and thus is unable to escape additional damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Sion and Yuumi

Damage Types Compared

Sion
Yuumi
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Sion
Yuumi

Who is Better, Sion or Yuumi?

Both League of Legends champs are great. Both have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Sion usually wins when taking on Yuumi, with a 55.1% win rate. As a result, Sion makes a fantastic counter to Yuumi.

While Sion does have a much higher winrate than Yuumi, when on opposite teams, Sion also has a much greater level of difficulty that makes him a more challenging champion to develop with. You don't need to be too worried when picking Sion into Yuumi.

Moreover, Sion has a good amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Yuumi. This often makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when facing champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there is not a single best champion overall in League of Legends, in Sion vs Yuumi matchups, Sion is the better champion with a noticably higher win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your teammates during teamfights.

Sion is a great counter to Yuumi. Make sure you focus your tactics on maximizing your gold and cs and destroying objectives. If you can do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Sion against Yuumi.

Other Champion Matchups Against Sion

Sion Loses Against

KledKled45% winrateLilliaLillia45.3% winrateZyraZyra46.1% winrateRellRell46.9% winrate

Sion Wins Against

KennenKennen58% winrateEliseElise55.1% winrateYuumiYuumi55.1% winrateQiyanaQiyana55% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

CassiopeiaCassiopeia+ 54% 923 GamesViktorViktor+ 54.1% 1492 GamesVel'KozVel'Koz+ 54.1% 1416 GamesZyraZyra+ 54.3% 3804 Games

Additional Information for Sion Players

How We Calculated Our Sion vs Yuumi Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Yuumi as Sion, we analyzed 1,822 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Yuumi as Sion comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

Sion Build Yuumi Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to learn all of the intricacies of Sion to counter Yuumi during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to learn a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you mind the build and stats displayed above, you will increase your win rate by a lot and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Sion often picks up much more CS as Yuumi. Champions who on average don't earn many minion kills usualy don't need much CS to be valuable teammates, such as supports. These kinds of champions are capable of scaling properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually have to have many items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the numbers shown on this page to do well.

The top items to prioritize in your Sion versus Yuumi build consist of Heartsteel, Hullbreaker, and Titanic Hydra. When Sion incorporated at least these three pieces in his build, he performed a lot better countering Yuumi than with most other common builds. In fact, Sion boasted an average win rate of 55.1% battling Yuumi with this counter build.

To have the best probability of annihilating Yuumi as Sion, Sion players should use the Grasp of the Undying, Demolish, Conditioning, Overgrowth, Minion Dematerializer, and Approach Velocity runes from the Resolve and Inspiration rune sets. Of all the rune sets players chose for Sion vs Yuumi counter picks, this mix of runes resulted in the best win rate. In fact, these runes provided a 55.1% win rate overall.

If you would like to see Sion x Yuumi tips and builds for a a particular rank, feel free to select one from the selection menu provided above. By default, the stats and build suggestions given are calculated using every round run with these champions.