Irelia Top struggles against Sion (50.0% win rate) based on 671 games. This matchup can be tricky for Irelia players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Irelia Top vs Sion Top in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 62.5% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Irelia (4.2% pick rate, 14th most popular out of 62 Top champions) versus Sion (4.5%, 15th place). These two top lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Surprising upset: Despite Irelia's higher tier rating, Sion wins 50.0% of encounters. This suggests Sion's kit specifically counters Irelia's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Triumph combination (51.9% win rate) plus optimal itemization Blade of The Ruined King, Hullbreaker, Kraken Slayer, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 50.0% to 62.5% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Irelia's superior farming (7.09 vs 6.78/min, 10th among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.31 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Irelia outputs more damage (881 vs 818/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Sion: leads in both matchup win rate (50.0%) and KDA (1.80 vs 1.50, 39th vs 57th place). Irelia players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | B+ |
| 50.0% | Matchup Winrate | 50.0% |
| 51.05% | Role Winrate | 50.11% |
| #15 | Winrate Rank | #35 |
| 4.2% | Pickrate | 4.5% |
| 1.5 | Average KDA | 1.8 |
| 470 | Gold per Minute | 428 |
| 7.09 | CS/Min | 6.78 |
| 0.30 | Wards per Minute | 0.31 |
| 881 | Damage per Minute | 818 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Irelia versus Sion matchup in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Irelia deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Sion has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
An important advantage of Irelia is higher farming statistics (ranked 10th among role champions) (versus 24th for Sion), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (1.8 versus 1.5) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Irelia player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Sion player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until …
For each different stat gained from items, gain one Jack stack. Each stack gran…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until …
For each different stat gained from items, gain one Jack stack. Each stack gran…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
