So how the heck do I build Sion? If I build tanky I do no damage. If I build damage, well...I die.

5G8Nri0B54·10/13/2014, 11:35:46 PM·1 votes·2,711 views

This sounds like a captain obvious moment, except with the exception of like Garen, Sion seems to have trouble achieving both with some sort of build.

I mean, pretty much every other bruiser/tank nowadays is capable of dishing out respectable damage if the build tanky, or they are capable of being respectably tanky if they build damage.

With Sion, I really have no idea how the heck I'm supposed to do that. I mean, it looks like would be the way to go, but that item is complete shit in it's current state, especially in regards to slot efficiency.

9 Comments

Der Metzger10/13/2014, 11:49:32 PM1 votes

build him like renekton except with yommus

Gladiator IV10/14/2014, 12:41:40 AM1 votes

I haven't lost a game yet with the new Sion, jungle or top lane. First think I will say my friend, he isn't going to be getting most of the kills on the team, that's just the type of champ he is. Late game, he doesn't die, like ever. He really isn't meant to carry a team with all his ad, he is strong but not a finisher, but that doesn't mean u can't pick up a few kills along the way to victory. My suggestion to you would be the following items in order: |Top| item 1054 (if vs auto attacker ad) or item 2041 + item 2003 . Then item 1001 (as usual, situational what you build into I.E. item 3111 or item 3047 . I usually go item 3068 item 3065 item 3083 then item 3110 or item 3143 and finish off with good old item 3026 , of corse it rarely gets that far but it might. My very last game i had 0-0-3 and we won. Its not all about the kills, a win is a win and this new Sion goes a long way to helping a team win that last big TF, the game could just ride on you, and how you build as they focus you.

Gladiator IV10/14/2014, 12:44:30 AM1 votes

Forgot to say my jungle, its very similar, except I get item 3117 and item 3207 instead of item 3083

Knight SoIaire 10/14/2014, 8:15:58 AM1 votes

you build sion as an insanely tanky bruises (max is 2 damage items, still they should provide some tankyness along the way like hexdrinker or black clever) and thats it, sion is realy tanky and deals lots of dmg (couple of times i outdamaged my adc with tank sion, heh 900 base dmg on ult is realy high) also dont forget to detonate your shield its realy good dmg

10110011100010/14/2014, 8:22:59 AM1 votes

Building Sion with a mix of good damage items and strong tank items is your best bet. The tanky items keep you alive while your damage items help you abuse the R-Q engage and get off a ton of damage.

Also, buy Zephyr and Swifty boots. Now you become harder to kite. gg weaknesses.

Kuroi8610/16/2014, 5:11:17 AM1 votes

Hydra into Frozen Mallet into Iceborn Guantlet, Merc Treads and two tanky items depending upon the situation.

Sunfire/Randuins/Banshee's/Spirit Visage.

Max E first, most reliable damage, especially when you can hit with the minions. Once you have Iceborn, use min damage Q followed by AA for a good bit of damage. If you're able to ult into someone, pop your shield a second before hitting them, then charge Q as soon as you hit, you should get up to half charge before the stun wears off and you can stun them again with good damage. Pop shield for more damage and AA for icy proc. Good damage right there.

JollyAmoeba10/16/2014, 7:00:45 AM1 votes

The sion's I've seen that were successful built full tank. They maybe sometimes went red jungle item but that was the only damaging item. You will still do damage to squishes with full tank and that's what matters. Sion's initiation/Damage soaking is his best aspect. Build into that role.

Yautja wannabe10/21/2014, 9:36:00 PM1 votes

I always go the tanky route with Sion, and late game he is freakin unkillable! For offense they only thing you really need is a ravenous hydra. As far as his damage output goes, that's what his shield and ult are for. But like any other tank you'll let your team do most of the killing.