SonaTFT Build
Demacia
Invoker
1 CostBest Sona build for TFT Set 16 with 69.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade, and Nashor's Tooth. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Sona builds: Archangel's Staff, Archangel's Staff, Archangel's Staff (69.04% top four rate, +15.14% difference); Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet (66.39% top four rate, +12.49% difference); Archangel's Staff, Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade (63.33% top four rate, +9.43% difference)
Sona Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Sona in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. B.F. Sword and Giant's Belt are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Sona's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Sona?
Needlessly Large Rod is the 1st priority component for Sona, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap, which are core items for maximizing Sona's effectiveness.
Tear of the Goddess is the 2nd priority component for Sona, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Archangel's Staff, Void Staff, Blue Buff, which are core items for maximizing Sona's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Sona, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Nashor's Tooth, Void Staff, which are core items for maximizing Sona's effectiveness.
Sona Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Sona's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Needlessly Large Rod or Tear of the Goddess to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Sona's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Sona in Set 16
High PrioritySona is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Sona item build achieves a 69.0% top four rate, which is +15.1% higher than Sona's base rate of 53.9%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Sona Itemization in Set 16
Sona's best item build provides +15.1% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
Itemized Sona achieves 15.5% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 1-cost champion, Sona is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Sona Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Sona itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Sona has a base top four rate of 53.9%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Sona item build achieves a 69.0% top four rate, representing a +15.1% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 3 builds show 5-10% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Sona achieves 64.4% top four rate (+10.5% vs base) with 3.84 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Sona achieves a 15.5% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Sona a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Sona
- When you find Sona early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Sona's key items
- When you can commit to 3-starring Sona through slow rolling
✗When NOT to Itemize Sona
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Sona Items in TFT Set 16
The best Sona item is Archangel's Staff with a 60.09% win rate (+6.19% vs base), 13.89% first place rate, and 29.66% pick rate. The top three Sona items are Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade, and Nashor's Tooth.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 60.09% | +6.19% | 13.89% | 29.66% | 22,175 | ||
 | B | 59.52% | +5.62% | 15.25% | 12.53% | 9,372 | ||
  | B | 56.42% | +2.52% | 16.80% | 6.57% | 4,911 | ||
| 4 | | B | 55.21% | +1.31% | 14.49% | 3.22% | 2,409 | |
| 5 | | B | 54.14% | +0.24% | 16.36% | 4.79% | 3,578 | |
| 6 |  | B | 54.05% | +0.15% | 14.62% | 10.33% | 7,724 | |
| 7 | | A | 52.77% | -1.13% | 16.74% | 2.36% | 1,766 | |
| 8 | | B | 52.63% | -1.27% | 14.55% | 4.02% | 3,002 | |
| 9 | | B | 50.29% | -3.61% | 15.40% | 5.34% | 3,991 |
Best Sona Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Sona artifact item is Gold Collector with a 80.95% win rate (+27.05% vs base), 22.69% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Lich Bane with a 0.33% pick rate and 62.10% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Sona artifact items are Gold Collector, Wit's End, and Infinity Force.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 80.95% | +27.05% | 22.69% | 0.03% | 21 | ||
| A | 78.26% | +24.36% | 20.95% | 0.03% | 23 | ||
| A | 73.33% | +19.43% | 16.90% | 0.02% | 15 | ||
| 4 | A | 68.57% | +14.67% | 17.94% | 0.05% | 35 | |
| 5 | A | 68.23% | +14.33% | 19.83% | 0.26% | 192 | |
| 6 | B | 64.29% | +10.39% | 15.86% | 0.04% | 28 | |
| 7 | A | 63.16% | +9.26% | 21.01% | 0.03% | 19 | |
| 8 | A | 62.10% | +8.20% | 18.20% | 0.33% | 248 | |
| 9 | A | 61.54% | +7.64% | 19.01% | 0.03% | 26 | |
| 10 | A | 58.14% | +4.24% | 18.71% | 0.06% | 43 | |
| 11 | A | 57.14% | +3.24% | 17.69% | 0.08% | 63 | |
| 12 | A | 56.46% | +2.56% | 19.53% | 0.20% | 147 | |
| 13 | A | 53.33% | -0.57% | 20.56% | 0.02% | 15 | |
| 14 | A | 50.00% | -3.90% | 17.85% | 0.03% | 24 | |
| 15 | A | 48.44% | -5.46% | 18.91% | 0.09% | 64 | |
| 16 | A | 47.52% | -6.38% | 18.58% | 0.14% | 101 | |
| 17 | A | 47.01% | -6.89% | 18.73% | 0.18% | 134 | |
| 18 | A | 44.44% | -9.46% | 20.15% | 0.05% | 36 | |
| 19 | A | 29.41% | -24.49% | 24.31% | 0.02% | 17 |
Best Sona Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Sona radiant item is Radiant Spear of Shojin with a 85.71% win rate (+31.81% vs base), 17.19% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Archangel's Staff with a 0.19% pick rate and 63.64% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Sona radiant items are Radiant Spear of Shojin, Radiant Nashor's Tooth, and Radiant Archangel's Staff.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 85.71% | +31.81% | 17.19% | 0.04% | 28 | ||
| A | 64.52% | +10.62% | 23.18% | 0.04% | 31 | ||
| B | 63.64% | +9.74% | 16.30% | 0.19% | 143 | ||
| 4 | A | 62.71% | +8.81% | 19.00% | 0.08% | 59 | |
| 5 | A | 62.50% | +8.60% | 16.95% | 0.05% | 40 | |
| 6 | B | 61.29% | +7.39% | 14.04% | 0.04% | 31 | |
| 7 | A | 60.63% | +6.73% | 19.08% | 0.17% | 127 | |
| 8 | A | 60.20% | +6.30% | 19.14% | 0.13% | 98 | |
| 9 | B | 57.14% | +3.24% | 16.01% | 0.03% | 21 | |
| 10 | B | 50.88% | -3.02% | 15.61% | 0.08% | 57 | |
| 11 | B | 46.15% | -7.75% | 14.55% | 0.05% | 39 | |
| 12 | B | 21.43% | -32.47% | 14.47% | 0.02% | 14 |
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Sona Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sona's best build in Set 16?
The best Sona build in Set 16 is Archangel's Staff, Archangel's Staff, and Archangel's Staff with a 69.04% top four rate, 16.37% first place rate, and 3.65 average placement. This build is picked 0.50% of the time.
What is the best item for Sona?
The best item for Sona is Archangel's Staff with a 60.09% win rate. This item is picked 29.66% of the time and has won 13,326 matches across 22,175 games.
Which item is most popular on Sona?
Archangel's Staff is the most popular item on Sona with a 29.66% pick rate. This item maintains a 60.09% win rate and has been used in 22,175 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Sona?
The top 3 items for Sona are Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade, and Nashor's Tooth with an average win rate of 58.68%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Sona item builds have?
The Sona item builds are based on 58,928 total matches. Archangel's Staff has the most wins with 13,326 victories.
Should I always build Archangel's Staff on Sona?
While Archangel's Staff has the highest win rate at 60.09%, the best Sona build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Archangel's Staff, Hextech Gunblade, and Nashor's Tooth as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Sona in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Sona in Set 16 are Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, and Recurve Bow. These components appear most frequently in Sona's highest win rate item builds. Needlessly Large Rod is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Sona's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Sona in TFT?
When playing Sona in TFT Set 16, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel as it builds into Sona's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Tear of the Goddess and Recurve Bow. These components give you the flexibility to build Sona's optimal items.
Should I itemize Sona in TFT Set 16?
Sona is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Sona's best item build achieves a +15.1% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 53.9%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Sona a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Sona is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Sona achieves +15.1% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Sona's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Sona achieves an average top four rate of 64.4% in TFT Set 16, which is +10.5% compared to the base rate of 53.9%. The best Sona item build reaches 69.0% top four rate with a 3.65 average placement.
What is the best Sona emblem?
The best Sona emblem is Piltover Emblem with a 59.38% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.09% of the time and has been used in 64 matches.
What is the top Sona radiant item?
The top Sona radiant item is Radiant Spear of Shojin with a 85.71% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.04% of the time and has been used in 28 matches.
What is the best Sona artifact?
The best Sona artifact is Gold Collector with a 80.95% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 21 matches.