Sion vs Illaoi TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Sion vs Illaoi TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Sion into Illaoimedium

Overview

Prioritize wave control and health stacking with to outscale Illaoi's tentacle zones.
Deny Illaoi space to set up tentacles by clearing them promptly and holding wave outside her zone.
This matchup favors your late-game teamfight impact over Illaoi's mid-game splitpush pressure.

Trading pattern

Use slow to land charged from hidden angles and punish Illaoi stepping forward.
Avoid charging visibly or trading when shield is down to prevent counter damage.
After Illaoi misses , step up to trade aggressively before tentacles reset their zone control.

Danger windows

Beware when Illaoi lands near tentacles, as she can heavily punish trades inside her zone.
Avoid fighting inside Illaoi's tentacle zones without ready or nearby team backup.
Be cautious after missing or when shield is down, as Illaoi can punish with tentacle slams and .

Early game

Use slow to set up charged from fog or brush angles for safer trades.
Hold shield to absorb damage from Illaoi's tentacles and sustain through poke.
Avoid extended trades early since Illaoi's tentacles and create strong zone control and healing.

Power spikes

At level 6, use with a clear path to force fights or disengage, limiting Illaoi's zone threat.
Upon stacking health with and tank items, absorb space and threaten charged zones.
Respect Illaoi's level 6 which can turn fights if you commit near tentacles without team support.

Win conditions

Deny Illaoi tentacle setup by controlling wave position and clearing tentacles quickly.
Scale into a durable front line by stacking health with and use charged plus to initiate or disrupt teamfights.
Use long-range engages from fog or side angles to force Illaoi into unfavorable fights and prevent safe splitpushing.

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