Gangplank vs Sion TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Gangplank vs Sion TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gangplank into Sionmedium

Overview

Control lane with poke and barrel zoning to deny Sion passive scaling.
Maintain barrel coverage and save to negate Sion's crowd control engage.
Scale safely while using to influence fights without leaving top lane.

Trading pattern

Trade short with and passive resets when barrels are set and is up.
Punish Sion after missed charge or when shield is down by chaining barrels aggressively.
Avoid trading when barrels are cleared or is down to reduce risk from Sion's engage.

Danger windows

Beware of charged knockup from fog or brush, especially without cleanse.
Respect long-range engages and avoid clustering near barrels without vision.
Avoid extended trades or all-ins when barrels are unavailable or is on cooldown.

Early game

Use to farm and chip Sion when he positions for charge.
Avoid extended trades without barrel chains or ready to cleanse.
Keep wave on your side to prevent Sion charging from fog or brush.

Power spikes

At level 6, use to slow Sion's engage and impact fights globally.
After critical item barrel scaling, set up protected barrel chains to threaten one-shot damage.
Respect Sion's level 6 engage and tank scaling by spacing carefully around barrels.

Win conditions

Maintain barrel zone control and farm safely to reach critical item power spikes.
Use strategically to negate Sion's crowd control and prevent all-ins.
Leverage to slow Sion's engages and enable safer scaling and teamfight impact.

Tactical tip

For Gangplank vs Sion, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.

Updated Jul 4, 2026