SonaTFT Build
Shepherd
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5 CostBest Sona build for TFT Set 17 with 99.6% top 4 rate. Top items: Morellonomicon, Adaptive Helm, and Blue Buff. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 17 Sona builds: Thief's Gloves (99.57% top four rate, +38.71% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (65.77% top four rate, +4.91% difference); Drone Uplink, Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth (63.81% top four rate, +2.95% difference)
Sona Component Priority Order in Set 17
When playing Sona in TFT Set 17, prioritize collecting Tear of the Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and B.F. Sword 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?
Tear of the Goddess is the 1st priority component for Sona, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Adaptive Helm, Blue Buff, Void Staff, which are core items for maximizing Sona's effectiveness.
Needlessly Large Rod is the 2nd priority component for Sona, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Morellonomicon, Archangel's Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap, which are core items for maximizing Sona's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Sona, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Void Staff, Giant Slayer, Nashor's Tooth, which are core items for maximizing Sona's effectiveness.
Sona Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Tear of the Goddess on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Sona's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Tear of the Goddess or Needlessly Large Rod 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 17
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Sona Itemization in Set 17
Sona's best item build provides +38.7% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
Itemized Sona achieves 3.28 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.
Itemized Sona achieves 35.7% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 5-cost champion, Sona has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Sona Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Sona itemization in TFT Set 17 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Sona has a base top four rate of 60.9%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Sona item build achieves a 99.6% top four rate, representing a +38.7% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Sona achieves 68.9% top four rate (+8.0% vs base) with 3.28 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Sona achieves a 35.7% 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 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 17
The best Sona item is Morellonomicon with a 71.19% win rate (+10.33% vs base), 16.25% first place rate, and 4.08% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 9.07% pick rate and 61.63% win rate. Adaptive Helm has the highest first place rate at 17.17%. The top three Sona items are Morellonomicon, Adaptive Helmcommon.andWithCommaBlue Buff.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 71.19% | +10.33% | 16.25% | 4.08% | 2,832 | ||
  | A | 69.43% | +8.57% | 17.17% | 4.44% | 3,081 | ||
| C | 66.72% | +5.86% | 13.17% | 7.03% | 4,877 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 66.71% | +5.85% | 16.23% | 2.49% | 1,727 | |
| 5 |  | B | 66.37% | +5.51% | 16.13% | 6.89% | 4,781 | |
| 6 |  | C | 66.27% | +5.41% | 14.91% | 3.29% | 2,283 | |
| 7 | | B | 66.24% | +5.38% | 13.77% | 5.19% | 3,602 | |
| 8 | | C | 66.19% | +5.33% | 14.33% | 8.16% | 5,664 | |
| 9 | | B | 65.99% | +5.13% | 15.79% | 5.47% | 3,799 | |
| 10 | | A | 65.58% | +4.72% | 15.91% | 3.19% | 2,217 | |
| 11 | | C | 64.16% | +3.30% | 13.56% | 4.63% | 3,217 | |
| 12 | | D | 61.63% | +0.77% | 13.87% | 9.07% | 6,296 | |
| 13 | | D | 51.25% | -9.61% | 13.51% | 2.93% | 2,037 |
Best Sona Artifact Items in TFT Set 17
The best Sona artifact item is Infinity Force with a 100.00% win rate (+39.14% vs base), 13.28% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Ahri's Aura with a 0.24% pick rate and 58.79% win rate. Dawncore has the highest first place rate at 16.03%. The top three Sona artifact items are Infinity Force, Sniper's Focuscommon.andWithCommaZhonya's Paradox.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 100.00% | +39.14% | 13.28% | 0.02% | 12 | ||
| D | 76.00% | +15.14% | 10.56% | 0.04% | 25 | ||
| B | 70.00% | +9.14% | 13.64% | 0.04% | 30 | ||
| 4 | F | 68.09% | +7.23% | 10.61% | 0.07% | 47 | |
| 5 | F | 63.64% | +2.78% | 9.86% | 0.02% | 11 | |
| 6 | D | 63.54% | +2.68% | 11.74% | 0.14% | 96 | |
| 7 | D | 60.00% | -0.86% | 10.35% | 0.10% | 70 | |
| 8 | C | 59.50% | -1.36% | 16.03% | 0.17% | 121 | |
| 9 | F | 59.34% | -1.52% | 14.04% | 0.13% | 91 | |
| 10 | - | 58.82% | -2.04% | 0.00% | 0.02% | 17 | |
| 11 | C | 58.79% | -2.07% | 12.38% | 0.24% | 165 | |
| 12 | D | 58.33% | -2.53% | 13.30% | 0.02% | 12 | |
| 13 | D | 57.14% | -3.72% | 13.33% | 0.13% | 91 | |
| 14 | B | 56.25% | -4.61% | 13.08% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 15 | D | 50.00% | -10.86% | 12.80% | 0.02% | 14 | |
| 16 | D | 48.48% | -12.38% | 11.09% | 0.10% | 66 | |
| 17 | F | 46.15% | -14.71% | 10.24% | 0.02% | 13 | |
| 18 | C | 39.68% | -21.18% | 13.37% | 0.09% | 63 | |
| 19 | C | 33.33% | -27.53% | 13.03% | 0.02% | 15 | |
| 20 | C | 33.33% | -27.53% | 12.00% | 0.02% | 15 | |
| 21 | B | 30.77% | -30.09% | 15.56% | 0.02% | 13 | |
| 22 | D | 25.00% | -35.86% | 13.67% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 23 | F | 25.00% | -35.86% | 10.80% | 0.02% | 16 |
Best Sona Radiant Items in TFT Set 17
The best Sona radiant item is Radiant Hextech Gunblade with a 80.00% win rate (+19.14% vs base), 21.59% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.08% pick rate and 46.55% win rate. The top three Sona radiant items are Radiant Hextech Gunblade, Radiant Archangel's Staffcommon.andWithCommaRadiant Nashor's Tooth.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 80.00% | +19.14% | 21.59% | 0.01% | 10 | ||
| F | 66.67% | +5.81% | 9.57% | 0.02% | 12 | ||
| D | 56.67% | -4.19% | 10.28% | 0.04% | 30 | ||
| 4 | B | 46.55% | -14.31% | 14.77% | 0.08% | 58 | |
| 5 | F | 44.44% | -16.42% | 11.57% | 0.03% | 18 | |
| 6 | B | 41.38% | -19.48% | 11.07% | 0.04% | 29 | |
| 7 | C | 38.89% | -21.97% | 11.78% | 0.03% | 18 | |
| 8 | B | 36.36% | -24.50% | 13.53% | 0.02% | 11 | |
| 9 | D | 34.48% | -26.38% | 13.83% | 0.04% | 29 | |
| 10 | B | 31.82% | -29.04% | 13.02% | 0.03% | 22 | |
| 11 | C | 25.00% | -35.86% | 13.04% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 12 | C | 18.18% | -42.68% | 12.55% | 0.02% | 11 |
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Sona Set 17 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sona's best build in Set 17?
The best Sona build in TFT Set 17 features Thief's Gloves as core items. This build has a 99.57% win rate and is picked 0.41% of the time. First place rate: 99.13%, avg placement: 1.03.
What is the best item for Sona?
Morellonomicon is the best item for Sona with a 71.19% win rate and 4.08% pick rate across 2,832 matches.
Which item is most popular on Sona?
Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Sona with a 9.07% pick rate. It has a 61.63% win rate across 6,296 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Sona?
The top 3 items for Sona are Morellonomicon, Adaptive Helm, and Blue Buff. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Sona's kit.
How many matches do the Sona item builds have?
The Sona item build data is based on 54,915 matches analyzed in TFT Set 17. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Morellonomicon on Sona?
Morellonomicon is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 71.19% win rate on Sona.
What components should I prioritize for Sona in TFT Set 17?
Priority components for Sona are Tear of the Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, and Recurve Bow. These components build into Sona's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Sona in TFT?
On carousel for Sona TFT builds, prioritize Tear of the Goddess. These components are essential for Sona's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Sona in TFT Set 17?
Yes, Sona is a strong item holder with a 99.6% win rate when properly itemized. Sona should be a priority for your items in Sona comps.
Is Sona a good item holder in TFT Set 17?
Yes, Sona is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 60.9% to 99.6%. Sona scales well with items.
What is Sona's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 17?
Sona's top 4 rate when itemized is 68.9%. With proper items, Sona significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Sona emblem?
The best emblem for Sona is Bastion Emblem with a 76.47% win rate. This emblem activates the Bastion trait on Sona, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Sona radiant item?
The top radiant item for Sona is Radiant Hextech Gunblade with a 80.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Sona artifact?
The best artifact for Sona is Infinity Force with a 100.00% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Sona's kit.