Matchup of the Day

Darius vs. Sion (top Lane)

A detailed breakdown of the lane, from early game to late.

Winrate: 56.5%Patch 15.19184 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

56.5%

Gold Diff @ 15

+390g

Gold Diff @ End

+738g

Average KDA

7/6/4

Master Tier Analysis

Your Win Condition

Cancel his Q (Decimating Smash) charge.

General Strategy

This is one of the simplest matchups in the game. If he charges Q, walk into it before the knock-up, pull him, and cancel the charge. If you allow him to perma split-push and stack HP ('the baus thing'), you may eventually need Divine Sunderer or Gore Drinker to put him down.

Trading Patterns

Pull him out of his Q charge.

Wave Management

Their Win Condition

Scaling indefinitely by split pushing and stacking HP.

Build & Rune Breakdown

Darius Build

Starting Items (51.8% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (80.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (56.8% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Axiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceCelerityAbsolute Focus
ScorchWaterwalkingGathering Storm

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

Q
3
4
5
7
9
W
1
14
15
17
18
E
2
8
10
12
13
R
6
11
16

Sion Build

Starting Items (41.3% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (16.7% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (39.8% WR)

Grasp of the UndyingAftershockGuardian
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching
Hextech FlashtraptionMagical FootwearCash Back
Triple TonicTime Warp TonicBiscuit Delivery
Cosmic InsightApproach VelocityJack Of All Trades

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

Q
1
3
5
7
9
W
2
8
10
12
13
E
4
14
15
17
R
6
11
16

Who wins this matchup?

Darius
Sion

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Match Flow Visualization

Darius

Combat Stats

Sion
7/6/4KDA4/6/7
37%Kill Participation39%
57%Win Rate43%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Darius
8,734
Sion
6,091

Damage Dealt @ End

Darius
26,554
Sion
20,325

Damage Taken @ End

Darius
20,325
Sion
26,554