Talk:Sion/@comment-24418959-20141109152403

Sion is a VERY strong top laner if used correctly. The keys to success with him:

Hitting his damage rotation in lane. First charge your W, then use E (prefferably on a minion) to slow and damage your opponent. Follow up immediately with Q, charge it just long enough to get the knock-up on your enemy, walk up to him and detonate. This is guaranteed to take about 1/2 or more health early game. It's not as easy to avoid as it sounds. Just wait for the right moment.

Pushing and roaming. Farming and clearing waves is incredibly easy with Sion. You don't even have to trade with your enemy in lane, you can just shove the wave to his turret (make sure you grab all CS) and rotate mid or invade jungle.

I suggest all you people not knowing how to use Sion properly look up MakNooN's Sion stats on Lolking (NA) or Pro Builds. Or just watch his stream. That will show you how it's done. He uses Hybrid Penetration marks and AD Quints, 9/21 masteries, maxes E first, and builds full tank, and he virtually beats anything in lane. Then he uses his ult+TP to roam and get more kills.

I've had success with this exact strategy as well, against Plat/Diamond players. I'm not saying he is OP, but he definitely is a viable and strong champion.