SonaA

Build guide · Patch 16.19SonaSupport build

Maven of the Strings

Win rate
51.5%

#8/49 by win rate▲ 0.2 vs 16.18

Pick rate
2.6%

#26/49 most picked▼ 0.1 vs 16.18

Ban rate
0.2%

#46 most bannedunchanged vs 16.18

Overall rank · Support
#17 / 49

Tier A · 53,799 games

Win rate by patch (%)

Patch 16.19 · Ranked Solo/Duo · Emerald+ · all regions · How we calculate

Recommended Sona build

Most played and most reliable choices

Runes

Summon AeryManaflow BandTranscendenceGathering StormConditioningRevitalize

Spells

FlashHeal

Skill priority

Aria of PerseveranceWHymn of ValorQSong of CelerityE

Start

Health PotionHealth Potion

Boots

Ionian Boots of Lucidity

Core

Tear of the GoddessEchoes of HeliaDiadem of SongsMoonstone Renewer

Runes

51.5% WR28.6% pick14,761 games
Sorcery
Summon AeryArcane CometStormraider's SurgeDeathfire Touch
Axiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceCelerityAbsolute Focus
ScorchWaterwalkingGathering Storm
Resolve
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching
Adaptive ForceAttack SpeedAbility Haste
Adaptive ForceMove SpeedHealth Scaling
HealthTenacity and Slow ResistHealth Scaling
Summon AeryManaflow BandTranscendenceScorchPresence of MindCut Down
50.6% WR6.3% pick3,238 games
Summon AeryManaflow BandCelerityGathering StormPresence of MindLegend: Haste
51.4% WR3.7% pick1,932 games
Summon AeryManaflow BandCelerityGathering StormMagical FootwearJack Of All Trades
52.2% WR3.3% pick1,716 games

Skill order

67.2% WR23.4% pick2,729 games
Hymn of ValorQ123456789101112131415
Aria of PerseveranceW123456789101112131415
Song of CelerityE123456789101112131415
CrescendoR123456789101112131415

Summoner spells

FlashHeal
51.6% WR82.4% pick41,590 games
ExhaustFlash
50.5% WR12.6% pick6,365 games

Power curve

Scales into the late game

48.4<25 min
52.325–30
52.730–35
53.035–40
53.940+

Win rate (%) by game length in minutes. Dashed line = 50%.

Item builds

First three completed items
Tear of the GoddessTear of the GoddessEchoes of HeliaEchoes of HeliaDiadem of SongsDiadem of SongsMoonstone RenewerMoonstone Renewer
59.2%
12.6% · 2,751 games
Tear of the GoddessTear of the GoddessEchoes of HeliaEchoes of HeliaMoonstone RenewerMoonstone RenewerDiadem of SongsDiadem of Songs
58.3%
3.5% · 760 games
Tear of the GoddessTear of the GoddessEchoes of HeliaEchoes of HeliaSeraph's EmbraceSeraph's EmbraceStaff of Flowing WaterStaff of Flowing Water
64.4%
3.2% · 691 games
Tear of the GoddessTear of the GoddessEchoes of HeliaEchoes of HeliaSeraph's EmbraceSeraph's EmbraceMoonstone RenewerMoonstone Renewer
58.3%
2.3% · 506 games
Tear of the GoddessTear of the GoddessEchoes of HeliaEchoes of HeliaDiadem of SongsDiadem of SongsStaff of Flowing WaterStaff of Flowing Water
60.6%
2.3% · 497 games
Health PotionHealth PotionHealth PotionHealth Potion
Start51.4%
96.2% · 47,490 games
Health PotionHealth Potion
Start50.0%
2.5% · 1,231 games
Ionian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of Lucidity
Boots51.2%
48.0% · 22,853 games
Boots of SwiftnessBoots of Swiftness
Boots53.4%
46.4% · 22,094 games
Plated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
Boots49.9%
2.7% · 1,271 games

Situational items

How often each item ends up in the final build
Echoes of HeliaEchoes of Helia62.0% · 53.3%
BloodsongBloodsong46.0% · 53.4%
Moonstone RenewerMoonstone Renewer41.0% · 54.3%
Diadem of SongsDiadem of Songs38.4% · 55.0%
Dream MakerDream Maker38.2% · 50.6%
Staff of Flowing WaterStaff of Flowing Water20.4% · 57.3%
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess20.2% · 42.5%
Seraph's EmbraceSeraph's Embrace16.3% · 57.2%
FimbulwinterFimbulwinter11.7% · 51.8%
Ardent CenserArdent Censer11.1% · 58.6%
Celestial OppositionCelestial Opposition7.7% · 48.0%
Oblivion OrbOblivion Orb7.1% · 46.6%
DawncoreDawncore6.8% · 61.4%
Dark SealDark Seal5.7% · 53.6%
Zaz'Zak's RealmspikeZaz'Zak's Realmspike5.6% · 49.1%
Mikael's BlessingMikael's Blessing3.6% · 54.8%

Sona counters

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Hardest matchupsthese champions counter Sona

Blitzcrank48.5%1,368 gamesTahm Kench48.5%338 gamesPyke49.0%1,025 gamesSenna49.0%1,389 gamesSoraka49.3%1,570 gamesThresh49.6%2,754 games

Easiest matchupsSona beats these

Lux53.5%1,220 gamesVel'Koz53.5%529 gamesCamille53.1%318 gamesBard52.9%1,095 gamesRakan52.8%739 gamesMilio52.7%1,850 games

Sona abilities

Power Chord

PassivePower Chord

Accelerando: Sona gains non-Ultimate ability haste permanently for her basic abilities as she uses her abilities well, up to a cap. Beyond that cap, further successful uses reduce her ultimate's remaining cooldown instead. Power Chord: Every few spell casts, Sona's next attack will deal bonus magic damage in addition to an additional effect based on what basic Ability Sona last activated.

Hymn of Valor

QHymn of Valor

Sona plays the Hymn of Valor, sends out bolts of sound, dealing magic damage to two nearby enemies, prioritizing champions and monsters. Sona gains a temporary aura that grants allies tagged by the zone bonus damage on their next attack against enemies.

Cooldown: 8s · Cost: 50/55/60/65/70
Aria of Perseverance

WAria of Perseverance

Sona plays the Aria of Perseverance, sending out protective melodies, healing Sona and a nearby wounded ally. Sona gains a temporary aura that grants allies tagged by the zone a temporary shield.

Cooldown: 10s · Cost: 80/85/90/95/100
Song of Celerity

ESong of Celerity

Sona plays the Song of Celerity, granting nearby allies bonus Move Speed. Sona gains a temporary aura that grants allied champions tagged by the zone bonus Move Speed.

Cooldown: 14s · Cost: 65
Crescendo

RCrescendo

Sona plays her ultimate chord, stunning enemy champions and forcing them to dance and dealing magic damage to them.

Cooldown: 140/120/100s · Cost: 100