looking for sion tips

Morgy Morgy·May 29, 2016·3 votes·769 views

mainly with his abilities. i play him mid or top, i dont play jungle because I never do good in that role. i max E first because it chunks hard, especially mid lane where squishies make their home. but then it comes to my Q and W. what I usually do is put points in to my Q until the damage it does at full charge no longer doubles, and then max my W from there, because %hp damage is never, ever a bad thing. i will say, my ults are garbage. i usually either start them too early and stop charging before I hit anyone, or I'm not paying attention, watching bot lane, then use my ult and immediately crash because I was facing the dragon pit wall. how can I maximize the effectiveness of my abilities as lane sion?

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SummonerPeepsMay 29, 20162 votes

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Runes 9 Armor Marks 9 HP Scaling Seals 9 MR Scaling Glyphs 3 Movement speed quints

Max Q, W, R, E

When top, your objective is merely to farm. But when using your abilities use them to harass too while gaining farm. Example, when you Q the enemy laner, put the AoE in with minions, release it when they're about to step out for some damage to them and the minions. When you W, same thing, hit them and the minions, E when the minion is about to die at the enemy. For R, it's merely all in the prediction and timing. You should try using it to ult into mid lane from the jungle since usually they don't expect it from the side, you could also tell whoever on your team that's in mid to CC as your closing into mid to make it easier to land.

RalanrMay 29, 20161 votes

Practice with his ult, but know that a close up ult is incredibly useful.

I max his W second for durability and what I max first depends on my opponent and how often I hit with it.

I also mainly focus on tank builds, I have my team to supply damage (and in low Elo, everyone is all to willing to try and carry).

There is also a subreddit called dirtysionmains that can help you out.

SaltyToplaneGoatMay 29, 20161 votes

My personal favourite build that got me to Rank 7 with Sion is item 1056 item 3748 item 3111 item 3022 item 3068 + items of choice. Hydra works with total HP, so it's a no-brainer on Sion, and frosthammer so your passive is not useless. Dorans Ring solves all potential mana issues btw and the AP is not wasted as it goes into your shield and E a bit.

Usually I start W, but then max Q first, W second. Mostly due to insane damage early Q + AD can do. Only max E early against champs with range that are impossible to catch otherwise.

Ults are perfect for counter engaging, counter ganking, or point-blank. Also, a wonderful escape tool. In teamfights, wait for someone else to start the fight and then go for their backline. In case you have to start, focus on immobile enemies.

THE RlVER KlNGMay 29, 20161 votes

I'm not the best Sion, but I do have several hundred games. Max Q first, only max E if you're against ranged lane, and even then, W and Q are better overall because they're more useful. Your choice, but Q is priority.

Practice using Q at angles that can simultaneously get you CS and pressure opponent. If it looks like they might escape always let go for the slow, no need to charge up fully for a stun that hits nothing. CS is more important than trades for lane Sion, but bully them if you're ahead or even, as Sio has a really strong level 3 combo (e a minion ino them, turn on shield and simultaneously charge Q over them. Guaranteed to chunk for at least half HP is done correctly). Don't use shield for waveclear. Don't push unless you have wards, sight of jungler, or a clear path to ult (but avoid wasting it as escape.) Again, CS is important for health stack because your base HP is really shitty. Spam laugh and dance. Always look to hit enemy laner with empowered e.

For ult usage, point blank knock-up to set up gank is always better than trying to finagle a slightly longer one from farther away. Turn shield on while ulting, pop it as soon as you can. Immediately start charging Q after hit, make sure to chain CC by releasing Q only after the ult stun wears off. For lategame, encourage fights in mid. If youre good you can ult from blue buff into objective pits, or just straight up and down river. Always aim for carry, squishy peel supports or jungler are second priority. Tanks you do NOT want to hit unless you need to pop them or you can afford to (Vayne on team, enemy is scattered, carries are near tank). If you miss, cancel immediately and lumber to nearest enemy carry, charge up Q. If you miss do NOT just keep charging or hit a wall. Peel is more important than killing enemies because you get kite hard. Help your ADC or mage if they need it.

Once you die, always go for nearest immobile person. Doesn't matter if the nearby Lucian is low, don't chase him bc he WILL get away. Go for someone without blink/dash/movepseed/ranged CC. Ignore CC and whack whatever is closest. After champions, prioritize turrets and then CS. Don't use Death surge unless you're confident you can get kill or assist.

Corrupting potion and d shield is good, cloth 5 is fine too. Against AD get Sunfire Iceborn, against AP get Banshees Warmogs. DMP is always good, Black Cleaver/Titanic only if ahead. Warmogs is a must on everything, just not as prioritized vs AD. Against another tank DMP is good pickup. Juggernaut items are your friends, but shit like Locket or Zzrot or frozen heart is very good too if you want straight tank. No need to rush offense if you're fine with defense. Merc boots unless against 3+ ad then get tabi.

Spam laugh. Type whatever Sion quote you last heard in all chat to tilt opponent. Win lane and crush cowards. Praise glory of Noxus.

MunchCrunchLunchMay 30, 20161 votes

hes best top or jungle imo. but in the jungle. he stacks way more health. because of cinderhulk. but his passive works way better in the jungle because you get 10 health for every large monster and you can actually take strength of ages there.

I'd build this on him in lane. though sometimes i go titanic hydra

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