Sion + Senna: how to play this top-bot duo

In 30 seconds

Senna fires her global beam with a shield and Sion charges in from the other side of the map.

When to hit

  1. 6Sion's R (charge) and Senna's R (beam with a shield) for fights away from the lane.
  2. 11Key items and the pair's rotations between top and bot.

Key combo bot fightVerify order

  1. Senna W
  2. Sion Q
  3. Sion R
  4. Senna R

Watch out for Sion's charge can be avoided if they see the path; Senna's R must be used with a clear target.

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Key combo: Sion + SennaHow to do the bot fight combo, step by step.

Sion charges at high speed with his R from anywhere on the map and Senna fires a global beam that shields her allies, so both can join a fight that starts far from their lanes.

Style Global pressure and team fights
Difficulty Medium To verify
Strong at Level 6 and mid game
Weak against Very mobile teams that dodge the charge To verify
Patch tier Pending
Win rate Pending

Why it works

  1. Sion's R has long range. "Unstoppable Onslaught" sets him charging at increasing speed (range 7500) and knocks down and damages the enemies he rams.
  2. Senna's R is global. "Dawning Shadow" fires a beam of enormous range that shields allies and damages enemies.
  3. Senna's W roots. If it hits, the enemy and those nearby are rooted shortly after.
  4. Sion's Q knocks into the air. Charged, it knocks up and stuns those it hits.
  5. Sion doesn't die easily. His passive revives him after death for a time.

Weak points: the charge's path is visible; each one is in a different lane at the start. To verify

Powerspikes by level

Level What changes How to play it
1-5 Each in their own lane. Farm and scale.
6 Spike: both ultimates. Coordinate the charge with Senna's beam.
11+ First items. Rotate and fight at objectives.

Fight combo (level 6 onward)

  1. Senna: W to root the enemy group.
  2. Sion: Q charged to stun and knock up.
  3. Sion: R to ram into the enemies.
  4. Senna: R with a shield for the team and damage. To verify

Combo mistakes: charging Sion's R without vision; firing Senna's R without a target.

Game plan

Phase Goal Key action
Start Farm and scale. Sion stacks health with his W.
6+ Rotations. Senna's beam and Sion's charge.
Mid game Objectives. Fight with both ultimates.

Runes and summoner spells

To verify

Champion Main path Spells
Sion Precision or Resolve: Conqueror or Aery Flash + Teleport
Senna Sorcery or Domination: Aery or Electrocute Flash + Heal or Barrier

Items, matchups and bans

Pending No patch data. To verify

Critical mistakes to avoid

  1. Using the R without telling the other.
  2. Charging Sion's Q in the wrong place.
  3. Rotating without vision.

How to play against Sion + Senna

Put vision on the routes and keep a dash for Sion's charge. To verify

Frequently asked questions

What does Senna's R do? It fires a global beam that shields her allies and damages enemies.

Methodology and updates

  • Data source: abilities from Data Dragon 16.21.1; own analysis, untested.
  • Last review: Pending.

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