Sion vs Olaf TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Sion vs Olaf

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize stable wave control to farm safely and stack health with (W) while avoiding giving Olaf free all-in windows.
This is a scale versus snowball matchup where Sion must survive Olaf's early aggression and reach teamfight impact with durable engage.
Adapt defensively by using fog or brush to hide (Q) angles and avoid predictable charges that Olaf can punish.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing (E) to slow Olaf, then threaten charged (Q) from protected angles to punish his low mobility.
Avoid using (Q) in obvious spots where Olaf can dodge and punish your cooldown.
Use (W) shield proactively to absorb Olaf's true damage and extended damage trades, especially when his (R) is active.

Danger windows

Olaf is most dangerous when his (Q) lands and he picks it up to keep chasing; avoid extended trades if you miss (Q) or your (W) shield is down.
Be cautious when Olaf activates (R) as he ignores your crowd control, making disengage unreliable.
Avoid low-health fights where Olaf's sustain and true damage (E) can punish you heavily.

Early game

Play cautiously early and avoid extended trades before (R) to reduce Olaf's chance to all-in with crowd control immunity.
Use (E) slow followed by charged (Q) from fog or brush to punish Olaf when he misses (Q) or overextends.
Maintain a controlled lane state to prevent Olaf from forcing long trades where his sustain and (R) shine.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) only when you have a clear path and team follow-up to force fights or pressure Olaf's lane.
After stacking health and completing your first tank item, absorb space and threaten charged (Q) zones to control Olaf's movement.
Respect Olaf's level 6 (R) spike where he gains crowd control immunity and can force extended fights; avoid fighting him alone during this window.

Win conditions

Use wave control and fog to set up charged (Q) engages that punish Olaf's low mobility and reliance on landing (Q).
Survive early aggression by using (W) shield and short trades, then scale into a durable front line to start or disrupt fights with (R).
Deny Olaf calm scaling by controlling the lane and forcing him into unfavorable extended trades where you can outlast him.