K'Sante vs Sion TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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K'Sante vs Sion

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by managing (Q) stacks and using terrain to threaten isolation with (R).
Deny Sion safe scaling by forcing short trades and avoiding extended fights without key cooldowns.
This is a control vs teamfight matchup where K'Sante must leverage displacement and peel to win.

Trading pattern

Trade around (Q3) stacks and use (W) to absorb Sion's burst or charged (Q) attempts.
Punish Sion after he misses (Q) or when his (W) shield is down by stepping forward with (E) shield.
Reserve (R) for isolated fights near terrain where you can displace and win duels.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (Q) is fully charged and hidden in fog or brush; avoid walking into his knockup.
After using (R), K'Sante loses durability; avoid extended fights without cooldowns.
Respect (R) engage path and knockup timing to sidestep or break his angle before impact.

Early game

Use early medium agency to pressure Sion without overcommitting before (R) unlocks.
Stack (Q) and use (W) shield to absorb damage and punish Sion when his (W) shield is down.
Avoid extended trades early as Sion scales with health and wave control; focus on controlled short trades.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate targets and create winning duels or peel effectively.
After first tank item, trade confidently around (Q) stacks and keep (W) for damage reduction and displacement.
Respect Sion's level 6 (R) engage and charged (Q) from fog; avoid giving him clear paths or predictable angles.

Win conditions

Use tank form to control space and pressure Sion's wave to deny his health scaling.
Only commit (R) when you can isolate Sion near terrain for a favorable duel and displacement advantage.
Peel for your team in fights and leverage terrain angles to maximize (R) impact and target isolation.