Mordekaiser vs Sion TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Mordekaiser vs Sion TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use wave manipulation and threat of pull to force extended trades inside passive range.
Deny Sion free scaling by maintaining medium lane pressure and forcing fights where your passive and shield excel.
Prioritize slow melee trades and isolation with to exploit Sion's low mobility and reliance on team help.

Trading pattern

Start trades by threatening or landing to pull Sion into your passive zone.
Follow up with isolated for max damage and keep passive active to out-sustain his physical damage.
Avoid engaging when is on cooldown or if shield is up and ready to absorb damage.

Danger windows

Avoid standing in fog or brush angles where Sion can charge knockup.
Respect engage window, especially with clear path and team follow-up.
Do not commit to fights when is missed, as your engage and trade threat drops significantly.

Early game

Slow push early waves to set up isolated damage and extended trades before level 6.
Position for pulls to punish Sion when his shield is down.
Avoid walking forward without ready to prevent giving Sion easy charged knockups.

Power spikes

Level 6 forces isolated duels; use it after landing or threatening .
First AP bruiser item boosts sustained damage and durability; force longer trades when or wave state keeps Sion nearby.
Respect Sion's level 6 engage and health scaling from stacks; avoid extended trades when his shield is active.

Win conditions

Use wave and pull pressure to force extended AP trades with passive and shield advantage.
After level 6, isolate Sion with to force duels he cannot kite or survive alone.
Punish missed and cooldowns to deny Sion calm scaling and transition lane control into side lane duels and teamfight frontline threat.