Viktor vs Sion TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Viktor vs Sion

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Focus on scaling through farming and wave control to outlast Sion's engage threat.
Maintain medium lane pressure while avoiding giving Sion easy all-in windows due to your immobility and his hard engage potential.
This is a control vs teamfight matchup where Viktor must manage space and cooldowns to safely scale into a powerful teamfight presence.

Trading pattern

Trade short with (E) poke and activate (Q) shield, keeping (W) ready to disengage from Sion's slow and knockup combo.
Punish Sion after he misses or uses (Q) charge by stepping forward for trades while his threat is reduced.
Avoid using (W) poorly as it is delayed and missing it leaves you vulnerable to Sion's engage.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (Q) is charged from fog or brush angles; sidestep to avoid knockup.
Respect (R) engage when he has a clear path; break his angle or prepare to disengage.
Avoid extended trades when your (W) is down, as you become vulnerable to Sion's all-in attempts.

Early game

Use (E) and (Q) shield to poke and farm cautiously, avoiding extended trades before your first item.
Avoid fighting when (Q) is charged or (R) is available to prevent getting caught by his hard engage.
Focus on managing the wave to deny Sion safe angles for charged (Q) and reduce his ability to stack (W) health.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to create pick or defensive windows; avoid committing blindly and punish Sion after his (R) is spent.
After completing your first mage item and evolving an ability, increase pressure on waves and trades to capitalize on improved damage.
Respect Sion's level 6 (R) engage and his health scaling from (W) stacks that make him tankier in longer fights.

Win conditions

Scale safely by farming and evolving abilities to control space and teamfights with your zone control.
Use (E) and (Q) shield to poke and deny Sion safe wave control, preventing his health stacking and engage setup.
Exploit windows after Sion misses (Q) or uses (R) by trading aggressively and forcing him to play defensively.