Maokai vs Sion
Top Lane MatchupMaokai vs Sion TOP matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win most early trades through Q-W-auto combos and passive healing, maintaining lane control pre-6.
- Post-6 you lose all-in potential but can still win short trades and have better gank setup with W-Q chain CC.
How to Trade
- You should look for W-Q-auto trades when Sion goes for CS, then immediately back off to avoid his charged Q retaliation.
- Use E in bushes to zone him from farm and proc passive healing off minions between trades.
Wave Control
- You want to maintain a slow push or freeze near your side to deny Sion's roam potential with R.
- Keep the wave in positions where you can W to safety if he charges Q, avoiding extended pushes that leave you vulnerable.
Mistakes to Avoid
- You cannot afford to use W aggressively when Sion has R available, as getting caught in his ultimate while W is on cooldown often results in death.
- Avoid face-checking bushes where he might have charged Q waiting.
Created on 05/11/2026
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