Yasuo Top struggles against Sion (48.6% win rate) based on 515 games. This matchup can be tricky for Yasuo players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Yasuo Top vs Sion Top in patch 15.18 (25.18), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 79.8% in this matchup.
With 3.1% popularity, Yasuo constantly encounters meta-dominant Sion (5.4%, 7th place out of 63 Top champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Yasuo performance in the current patch. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Lethal Tempo + Absorb Life combination (48.9% win rate) plus optimal itemization Blade of The Ruined King, Immortal Shieldbow, Infinity Edge, and Berserker's Greaves boosts your chances from 48.6% to 79.8% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Yasuo's superior farming (6.89 vs 6.53/min, 18th among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.36 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Yasuo outputs more damage (752 vs 730/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 (51.4%) and KDA (1.80 vs 1.40, 36th vs 59th place). Yasuo players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Yasuo 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, Yasuo 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 Yasuo is higher farming statistics (ranked 18th among role champions) (versus 28th 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 1.4) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Yasuo 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.
Attacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds…
Killing a target heals you for @HealAmount@.
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…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Attacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds…
Killing a target heals you for @HealAmount@.
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…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
