SUPPORT · EMERALD+ · RANKED SOLO

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How to Play SonaSupport Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Sona Support build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Power ChordPHymn of ValorQAria of PerseveranceWSong of CelerityECrescendoR
Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeB#25of 50 Support champions
Win rate51.1%vs 50.4% role avg
Pick rate2.1%30th most picked Support
Ban rate0.1%

Sona Support Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (1.9% pick rate, 54.5% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

54.5% WR
SorceryPRIMARY
Summon AeryKEYSTONE
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Gathering Storm
ResolveSECONDARY
Conditioning
Revitalize
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashHealHeal

Skill order

Aria of PerseveranceWHymn of ValorQSong of CelerityEMax W first
Hymn of Valor18101213
Aria of Perseverance24579
Song of Celerity31415
Crescendo611

Item build

1.9% pick
StartingHealth PotionHealth PotionHealth Potion + Health Potion
Core buildTear of the GoddessTear of the GoddessEchoes of HeliaEchoes of HeliaDiadem of SongsDiadem of SongsMoonstone RenewerMoonstone Renewer
BootsIonian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of Lucidity
SituationalEchoes of HeliaEchoes of HeliaBloodsongBloodsongDream MakerDream MakerDiadem of SongsDiadem of SongsMoonstone RenewerMoonstone RenewerTear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess

Sona Support meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Sona holds a 51.1% win rate in the Support role on Patch 26.21, 0.6 points above the Support role average of 50.4%. That is the 25th highest win rate of 50 Support champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 2.1% pick rate (30th most played in the role) and a 0.1% ban rate, Sona rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Sona Support held steady at B tier through Patch 26.21, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At B tier, Sona works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Sona Support games. The hardest matchups this patch are Thresh (39.1% win rate for Sona) and Nautilus (54.0% win rate for Sona): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Lulu (67.3%) and Karma (57.6%) are the matchups to look for, where Sona wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Support champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Frequently asked questions

Is Sona good in Patch 26.21?

Sona is B tier Support in Patch 26.21 with a 51.1% win rate, 2.1% pick rate, and 0.1% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Sona Support after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Support role.

What is the best build for Sona Support?

The best Sona Support build in Patch 26.21 uses Tear of the Goddess, Echoes of Helia, Diadem of Songs, Moonstone Renewer with the Summon Aery keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Sona Support is B tier with 51.1% win rate this patch.

Who counters Sona?

Champions that counter Sona in Patch 26.21 include Thresh (39.1% Sona win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Sona?

To climb with Sona Support in Patch 26.21, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Early vision, Vision placement, and Contesting vision. Early vision: Early vision is helpful to avoid dying on ganks and to track enemy enemy jungler. Vision placement: Ward placement is all about optimizing vision radius to give you enough information.