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Sion vs Akali

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

This is a control vs snowball matchup where Sion must manage wave control and avoid giving Akali early kill windows.
Sion should focus on stable farming and health scaling while respecting Akali's high early lane pressure and mobility.

Trading pattern

Use (E) slow to set up charged (Q) knockup from fog or brush angles for safer trades.
Punish Akali when her (W) shroud is down by stepping forward and threatening charged (Q).
Avoid extended trades when (W) shield is down or (Q) is on cooldown to reduce vulnerability to Akali's burst.

Danger windows

Respect (W) shroud window as her safest trading and all-in opportunity.
Avoid committing when (R) is available on Akali, as she can use it to engage or escape.
Be cautious after missing (Q) or when (W) shield is down, as Akali can punish these moments with burst damage.

Early game

Prioritize waveclear to keep the lane controlled and avoid extended trades before level 6.
Use (W) shield to absorb poke and avoid taking repeated % health damage from Akali's burst.
Avoid charging (Q) in obvious spots early to prevent being dodged and punished by Akali's mobility.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) with a clear path and team follow-up to force fights or return lane pressure.
Build health and tank items to maximize (W) shield scaling, becoming a durable frontline hard to remove.
Respect Akali's level 3 combo and level 6 ultimate by holding key defensive cooldowns and spacing accordingly.

Win conditions

Use wave control and health scaling to become a durable frontline and threaten engages with charged (Q) and (R).
Deny Akali safe windows by punishing her when (W) is down and forcing her to farm under pressure.
Coordinate with your team to follow up on (R) engages and leverage your tankiness in front-to-back teamfights.