How to Play Psionic Sona
A stage-by-stage plan for Psionic Sona: opener, when to level and roll for Sona, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 50.7%
- Avg place
- 4.45
- 1st place
- 13.0%
- Playstyle
- Fast 9
- Games
- 69
How to level and roll with Psionic Sona
Fast 9Psionic Sona is a Fast 9 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1 to find Sona. At level 9, each shop slot has a 15% chance to be a 5-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 3-5 | 7 | Level | Level to 7 while staying on interest. |
| 4-1 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 but roll only enough to stay healthy — the real roll is on 9. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Rebuild gold toward 50 and keep your HP above 40. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Roll down | Level to 9 and roll down for your 5-costs and Sona 2-star. |
| 6-1 | 10 | Push level | With a stable board and spare gold, push to 10 for the last legendaries. |
Psionic Sona early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Psionic Sona yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Sona.
Rolling odds for Psionic Sona
Sona is easiest to find around level 9. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Psionic Sona positioning
A starting board for Psionic Sona. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Sona on the back line and put The Mighty Mech in front of it.
- Split Sona and Aurelion Sol across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- The Mighty Mech, Tahm Kench, and Master Yi hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Urgot and The Mighty Mech in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Psionic Sona
Strengths
- Average place better than 77% of comps of the same board size
- Two damage threats (Sona and Aurelion Sol) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Highest late-game ceiling once the 5-costs are 2-starred
Weaknesses
- Needs Sona and Aurelion Sol at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Weak until level 9 — you need HP to survive the econ phase
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 9 at stage 5-1.
Itemization
Build Striker's Flail, Sympathetic Implant, and Jeweled Gauntlet on Sona.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Psionic Sona.
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How to play Psionic Sona – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Psionic Sona?
Psionic Sona is a Fast 9 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1 to find Sona. Corner Sona on the back line and put The Mighty Mech in front of it. Build Striker's Flail, Sympathetic Implant, and Jeweled Gauntlet on Sona.
When should I roll down for Psionic Sona?
Roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1. That is when Psionic Sona finds Sona and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Sona?
Roll for Sona at level 9. At level 9, each shop slot has a 15% chance to be a 5-cost.
Is Psionic Sona a reroll comp?
No. Psionic Sona is a Fast 9 comp: level up and roll down at level 9 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Psionic Sona?
Corner Sona on the back line and put The Mighty Mech in front of it. Split Sona and Aurelion Sol across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. The Mighty Mech, Tahm Kench, and Master Yi hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Urgot and The Mighty Mech in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Psionic Sona?
Psionic Sona has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Sona.