Board Thread:Game discussion/@comment-24530424-20140210175634/@comment-1765404-20141110154643

Hi there, Seeing as this is an old thread that got revived with Sion's Revive (relaunch), others may be intrested in how new Sion does with Mana. AP/AD damage builds or Fighter and Tank builds; how do they synergize with mana?:

With the rework and 4.19 patch (nov 2014), Sion's mana can be depleted quickly, like any other mana champion when used incorrectly. However building mana early on him can be a big waist when you need your quick-laning/jungle items. This may vary on items and build, but is often determined by match-ups and conservation.

AD damage/fighter builds: Get yourself some good core/partial core AD item first. Hydra/Tiamat, Brutalizer/Cleaver, or even B.F. Sword for high early damage, if ahead. Then work for a Sheen for your Frozen Gaunt/Tri-Force. This is generally the only mana item that works for Sion and similar, and only works decently. (Without going overboard with Manamune and can't make use of Essence Reav, which only works with basics.)

AP: Catalyst the protector.

Tank: Frozen heart.