League of Legends · v16.13.1

Standard build

Matchup plan

Sion takes Shield Bash against Annie, gaining bonus auto-attack damage (10-20+) when shielded. He takes Unflinching for bonus armor and MR when crowd-controlled. He takes Approach Velocity to close the gap faster after slowing you. Sion builds Mercury's Treads first against Annie for a more comfortable lane. If he wants to roam, he saves his ultimate for ganking bot instead of using it to return to lane.

Rune variants

Sion takes Shield Bash against Annie, gaining bonus auto-attack damage (10-20+) when shielded. He takes Unflinching for bonus armor and MR when crowd-controlled. He takes Approach Velocity to close the gap faster after slowing you.

Annie vs Sion · Mid lane matchup

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Core game plan

Annie has an advantage against Sion. Trading with Q into W can poke him down. Sion's sustain is slow, so after a few trades you can kill him.

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Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

6:4.

6:4.

5:5.

6:4.

4:6.

Levels 1-3: Annie lands Q for favorable trades; Sion's sustain is slowLaning phase: Annie pokes Sion down with constant harassLevel 6: Both have kill pressure; even matchupMid game: Annie excels at roaming and picking off enemiesTeamfights: Sion is tankier in the frontline; Annie struggles to deal with him

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Detailed breakdown

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