Leona Support counters Sona hard (45.3% win rate) based on 655 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 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
With 4.1% popularity, Sona constantly encounters meta-dominant Leona (6.5%, 10th place out of 51 Support champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Sona performance in the current patch. Surprising upset: Despite Sona's higher tier rating, Leona wins 54.7% of encounters. This suggests Leona's kit specifically counters Sona's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Strong champion, tough matchup: Despite Sona's impressive 52.7% 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 (53.8% win rate) plus optimal itemization Echoes of Helia, Archangel's Staff, Ardent Censer, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 45.3% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision advantage: Despite losing the direct matchup, Sona's superior warding (0.95 wards/min, 16th among supports) can swing team fights and objectives in your favor. Damage doesn't equal wins: Sona outputs more damage (373 vs 357/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 (3.10, 8th place vs 22nd for Leona), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | A+ |
| 45.3% | Matchup Winrate | 54.7% |
| 52.69% | Role Winrate | 50.52% |
| #2 | Winrate Rank | #15 |
| 4.1% | Pickrate | 6.5% |
| 3.1 | Average KDA | 2.6 |
| 295 | Gold per Minute | 305 |
| 0.95 | Wards per Minute | 0.89 |
| 373 | Damage per Minute | 357 |
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 16th among supports) (versus 26th for Leona), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.6 versus 3.1) 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…
Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…
Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have more than 60% health.
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
