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Sion vs Heimerdinger

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

This is a control vs teamfight matchup where Sion must manage wave control to avoid giving Heimerdinger free turret setups.
Sion should avoid giving Heimerdinger a passive lane by denying turret zones and farming safely to scale into a durable frontline.
Focus on scaling health and engage potential to win long fights rather than early lane dominance.

Trading pattern

Trade when (E) slow is up to land charged (Q) knockup from hidden angles, especially near brush or fog.
Avoid trading when (W) shield is down or (Q) is missed, as Heimerdinger's turret damage punishes you heavily.
Use waveclear to clear turrets before committing to trades to reduce his zone control.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Heimerdinger has multiple turrets set before fights, as his zone control and (E) stun can punish you hard.
Avoid engaging without (R) ready, as you lack mobility to dodge his (E) and turret damage.
Respect fog-of-war angles for your (Q) charge, as visible charges are easier to punish with Heimerdinger's burst.

Early game

Use (E) to slow and set up (Q) from fog or brush to punish Heimerdinger walking into turret zones.
Avoid charging (Q) in obvious spots where Heimerdinger can stun or burst you with turrets and (E).
Farm safely and stack (W) shield to build health and survive Heimerdinger's poke until (R) is available.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) with a clear path to force fights or return to lane with pressure, forcing Heimerdinger to respect your engage.
After first tank item and stacking (W), absorb damage and threaten charged (Q) zones to control space.
Respect Heimerdinger's level 6 (R) upgrade and first AP item spikes by avoiding turret zones and stuns.

Win conditions

Use wave control to deny Heimerdinger turret placement and force him to farm under pressure.
Scale health with (W) and tank items to become a durable frontline that can start fights with reliable (Q) and (R) engages.
Punish Heimerdinger's cooldowns by charging (Q) after he uses (E) or loses turret control to win trades and pressure the lane.