Shion
⚔️ Damage

Shion

シオン

This page covers all matchups for Shion (Damage): 7 heroes Shion is strong against, and 4 heroes that counter Shion — each with an explanation of why the matchup works. Struggling against an enemy Shion? Consider switching to Cassidy, Sierra, Torbjörn.

Shion is strong against 7 heroes

Zenyatta
Zenyatta Favorable

Joyride and Evade let Shion engage one-sidedly on a support with the lowest mobility in the game.

Ana
Ana Favorable

Joyride and Evade dashes bait out Sleep Dart misses while closing in.

Widowmaker
Widowmaker Favorable

Joyride's burst of speed slips past her sightline and forces close range.

Illari
Illari Favorable

You can destroy the Healing Pylon from behind to disrupt their healing capabilities.

Hanzo
Hanzo Favorable

If you force them into close range, the Storm Bow won't be able to keep up.

Lifeweaver
Lifeweaver Favorable

Punishment's burst lands fully on the large target, and Life Grip is usually busy saving allies instead of himself.

Winston
Winston Favorable

Punishment and the Gara Pistols pour damage into the large target, while Evade's overhealth rides out Tesla Cannon chip.

Shion is weak against 4 heroes

Cassidy
Cassidy Favorable

Magnetic Grenade disables Evade and Joyride, forcing a straight hitscan duel.

Sierra
Sierra Favorable

Tracking Shot's homing rounds still land on a flanker darting around with Joyride and Evade.

Torbjörn
Torbjörn Favorable

The turret automatically intercepts the dashing flanker on entry.

Brigitte
Brigitte Favorable

You can use Whip Shot to fend off close-range flankers

Shion's Kit at a Glance

Effective Range
Close–Mid
Mobility
Medium
Hitbox
Small
Playstyle
Flanker / Dive / Burst
Weapon Kira Pistols Hitscan Sustained Close Mid
Ability Execution Burst Close
Ability Joyride Dash Speed Self Projectile
Ability Evade Dash Overhealth
Ult Satsuriku Spree Dash Aoe Sustained

Shion's Perks

Upgrades you can pick by leveling up during a match — one Minor (level 2) and one Major (level 3).

Minor Rapid Reload

Evade reloads 9 ammo.

Minor X Machina

Execution does 20% more damage to enemies below half health.

Major Refuel

Joyride instantly restores 50 health and regenerates 20 health per second while active.

Major Faces of Death

Gain all other Damage subrole passives (Recon, Specialist, and Sharpshooter).

Facing an enemy Shion?

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