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Sion vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

This is a control vs scale matchup where Sion must pressure Vladimir's early farming to disrupt his scaling.
Sion should avoid giving Vladimir a passive lane by managing wave control and threatening charged (Q) from fog or brush.
Focus on teamfight impact and front-line engage as the primary win condition against Vladimir's late-game burst.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing (E) slow to set up charged (Q) knockups from concealed angles.
Punish Vladimir when his (W) is down, as he loses his untargetability and becomes vulnerable.
Avoid trading when Vladimir's empowered (Q) is ready; instead, wait for that cooldown to expire before engaging.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) is available, as it grants untargetability and negates your engage.
Avoid extended trades when Vladimir's empowered (Q) is up, as his sustain and burst are highest then.
Respect (R) availability for all-in burst and teamfight engages; avoid committing without team support during this window.

Early game

Use early waveclear to keep the wave on your side and deny Vladimir easy farming.
Avoid visible charged (Q) attempts early; instead, set up from fog or brush to land impactful trades.
Use (W) shield to absorb Vladimir's short trades and sustain poke while stacking health for later durability.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) with clear paths and team follow-up to force fights or pressure Vladimir's lane presence.
After first tank item and with high health scaling, absorb Vladimir's burst and threaten charged (Q) zones to control space.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 (R) burst window by holding key defensive tools and avoiding extended fights during this time.

Win conditions

Use wave control and fog angles to land charged (Q) knockups and force Vladimir into unfavorable fights.
Stack health with (W) and build tank items to become an unkillable front line that can initiate and absorb damage.
Coordinate (R) engages with your team to punish Vladimir's lack of mobility and disrupt his teamfight impact.