Malphite vs Sion TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malphite vs Sion

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Malphite aims to survive early poke and armor stack to blunt Sion's physical damage and scaling health advantage.
Focus on maintaining a stable lane state to threaten impactful (R) engages in teamfights rather than forcing early dominance.

Trading pattern

Take short, low-risk trades when your passive shield is up and after applying (E) to reduce Sion's attack speed.
Punish Sion when his (W) shield is down or after he misses charged (Q) to capitalize on his vulnerability.
Avoid committing if (R) is down, as your engage threat is significantly reduced and Sion can pressure more safely.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Sion has (R) available with a clear path, as he can initiate long-range engages that are hard to escape.
Respect charged (Q) knockups from fog or brush angles; avoid predictable positioning near these zones.
Avoid trading or fighting when your passive shield is down or your mana is low, as your poke and defense weaken significantly.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before your first armor item and while your passive shield is down to minimize poke damage.
Use (Q) sparingly to poke and steal movement speed, preserving mana for post-level 6 opportunities.
Stay out of fog or brush to reduce risk from charged (Q) knockups and respect Sion's engage angles.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) for guaranteed engage or objective fights rather than low-value poke; respect (R) engage path and flash timing.
After your first armor item, safely absorb Sion's physical trades and avoid extended fights where his health scaling is stronger.
Respect Sion's health scaling and (W) shield spikes by avoiding prolonged trades and focusing on teamfight positioning.

Win conditions

Survive the early lane by minimizing poke and stacking armor to blunt Sion's physical damage.
Use (E) to reduce Sion's attack speed and look for short trades when his (W) shield is down or (Q) is missed.
Reach level 6 and coordinate with your team to use (R) for impactful engages in grouped fights, securing objectives and teamfight wins.