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Sion vs Poppy

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

This matchup is a control vs teamfight lane where Sion must manage wave control and avoid giving Poppy easy all-ins near terrain.
Sion should avoid giving Poppy passive scaling by maintaining medium lane pressure and denying her wall-stun angles with careful positioning.

Trading pattern

Use (E) to slow Poppy before committing to a charged (Q) to maximize knockup threat.
Avoid trading when (W) shield is down or (Q) is on cooldown to prevent losing short trades.
Punish Poppy stepping too close to walls by threatening charged (Q) angles and follow-up engages.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Poppy holds (W) ready to block your (Q) charge or engage attempts.
Avoid fighting near walls where Poppy can stun with (E) and follow up with (R) knockaway.
After missing (Q) or losing (W) shield, retreat to avoid extended trades where Poppy can punish.

Early game

Focus on farming safely and stacking (W) health early to prepare for longer fights.
Avoid charging (Q) in obvious spots where Poppy can counter with (W) or (E).
Use (E) slows to set up charged (Q) from fog or brush rather than visible approaches.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) with clear pathing and team follow-up to force fights or apply pressure.
After stacking health and completing first tank item, absorb space and threaten charged (Q) zones confidently.
Respect Poppy's level 6 (R) disengage and hold back to avoid getting knocked away or isolated.

Win conditions

Control the wave to maintain safe farming and stack (W) health for tank scaling.
Use fog or brush to land impactful charged (Q) knockups and open teamfights with (R).
Deny Poppy terrain advantage and force fights on your terms to leverage your superior engage and front-line durability.