Leona Support counters Sona hard (44.7% win rate) based on 751 games. This matchup is really difficult for Sona players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Sona Support vs Leona Support in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
With 2.4% popularity, Sona constantly encounters meta-dominant Leona (7.2%, 7th place out of 52 Support champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Sona performance in the current patch. Identical tiers, different outcomes: Despite matching S-tier ratings, Sona struggles with only 44.7% win rate. Leona's mechanics prove more effective in this particular confrontation. Strong champion, tough matchup: Despite Sona's impressive 52.1% overall win rate, this specific matchup against Leona presents unique challenges requiring focused practice. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Summon Aery + Manaflow Band combination (55.9% win rate) plus optimal itemization Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer, Dawncore, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 44.7% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision advantage: Despite losing the direct matchup, Sona's superior warding (0.92 wards/min, 19th among supports) can swing team fights and objectives in your favor. Damage doesn't equal wins: Sona outputs more damage (403 vs 387/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Sona maintains better KDA (3.00, 8th place vs 24th for Leona), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | S |
| 44.7% | Matchup Winrate | 55.4% |
| 52.13% | Role Winrate | 51.29% |
| #5 | Winrate Rank | #12 |
| 2.4% | Pickrate | 7.2% |
| 3.0 | Average KDA | 2.5 |
| 296 | Gold per Minute | 298 |
| 0.92 | Wards per Minute | 0.84 |
| 403 | Damage per Minute | 387 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Sona deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Leona has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
An important advantage of Sona is superior vision control (ranked 19th among supports) (versus 37th for Leona), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.5 versus 3.0) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Sona player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Leona player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
Damaging enemy champions with basic attacks or abilities sends Aery to them, dealing 10 -…
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Every 10 min gain AP or AD, adaptive.10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD 20 min: + 24 AP or …
After 12 min gain +8 Armor and +8 Magic Resist and increase your Armor and Magi…
Gain 5% Heal and Shield Power.Heals and shields you cast or receive are 10% str…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Damaging enemy champions with basic attacks or abilities sends Aery to them, dealing 10 -…
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Every 10 min gain AP or AD, adaptive.10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD 20 min: + 24 AP or …
After 12 min gain +8 Armor and +8 Magic Resist and increase your Armor and Magi…
Gain 5% Heal and Shield Power.Heals and shields you cast or receive are 10% str…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
