Annie - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Annievs Sona

DMageSupport
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Annie vs Sona is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Sona wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Annie based on 11 games. Annie wins the early laning phase while Sona scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Annie build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Annie vs Sona matchup.

Annie Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Annie performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Sona - 45.5% win rateSona(45.5%)
Annie - 45.5% win rate in this matchup
Annie
45.5% WR
VS
Sona vs Annie matchup - 54.5% win rate
Sona
54.5% WR

Who Wins the Annie vs Sona Matchup?

Sona wins the Annie vs Sona matchup
Winner
Sona
Matches: 11
45.5%
Win Rate
54.5%
1.5
CS / min
0.9
796
DMG / min
389
10,677
Gold / game
10,266
71
Heal / min
849
410
DMG Mitigated / min
497
1.1
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Annie vs Sona Matchup Summary

The Annie vs Sona matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Sona wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Annie's 45.5%, giving Sona a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Annie controls the early laning stage, but Sona outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Annie needs to press advantages before Sona reaches their power spikes, while Sona should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sona leads by 865 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sona has a strong advantage in this matchup. Annie players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Sona overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Annie vs Sona Laning Phase Breakdown

Annie wins the laning phase against Sona in League of Legends

Annie is favored during the laning phase against Sona, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Annie holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.5Annie
0.9Sona
Annie edges out Sona by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Annie.
Damage
796Annie
389Sona
Annie heavily out-damages Sona by 408 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sona should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Annie's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,677Annie
10,266Sona
Annie earns 410 more gold per game than Sona, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Annie slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Annie
0.5Sona
Annie provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Sona, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Annie coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
481Annie
1,347Sona
Sona vastly out-sustains Annie, healing and mitigating 865 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sona can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Annie is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Annie, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Annie Build Against Sona

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Sona, providing the mobility and stats Annie needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Annie against Sona are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Malignance. This combination gives Annie an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Annie vs Sona matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Annie
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Annie early game win rateAnnie50.0%
Sona early game win rateSona50.0%
Late Game
Sona
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Annie late game win rateAnnie42.9%
Sona late game win rateSona57.1%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Annie and Sona, with Annie holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Sona is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Annie. Extended games heavily favor Sona, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Annie has the edge early, but Sona gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Annie Runes Against Sona

Sorcery rune tree - Annie primary runes vs SonaSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Annie rune vs SonaAxiom Arcanist - best Annie rune vs SonaTranscendence - best Annie rune vs SonaGathering Storm - best Annie rune vs Sona
Domination rune tree - Annie secondary runes vs SonaDomination
Cheap Shot - best Annie rune vs SonaUltimate Hunter - best Annie rune vs Sona
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Domination rune setup gives Annie the best tools to compete against Sona in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Annie matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Annie's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Annie build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Annie matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
65.38%1045.792411,39365.8%65.1%
49.50%1016.191211,42355.8%42.9%
47.13%876.287111,69739.4%51.9%
53.85%656.01,11112,45863.0%47.4%
51.67%605.585312,37850.0%52.5%
60.00%605.695311,21556.5%62.2%
51.79%565.790811,67252.2%51.5%
47.27%555.379110,37641.4%53.9%
54.00%506.095712,00247.8%59.3%
55.10%495.81,01012,81347.4%60.0%
56.25%485.097811,08959.1%53.9%
40.00%456.491910,30733.3%53.3%
43.18%445.481210,60260.0%34.5%
41.86%436.271010,36628.6%54.5%
46.34%415.386710,95536.8%54.5%
35.00%405.984511,56933.3%36.0%
52.63%385.69499,90045.5%62.5%
57.14%356.092510,21846.7%65.0%
50.00%325.878310,85235.7%61.1%
38.71%315.81,01911,07650.0%29.4%
41.38%295.878010,57925.0%52.9%
37.93%295.71,04811,81633.3%41.2%
42.31%266.190111,42136.4%46.7%
60.00%255.694511,86240.0%73.3%
52.00%256.199411,03541.7%61.5%
64.00%256.285112,24772.7%57.1%
41.67%242.673110,33437.5%43.8%
52.17%236.488810,90466.7%36.4%
34.78%235.995510,98250.0%26.7%
50.00%226.073910,13254.5%45.5%
57.14%216.089611,81066.7%44.4%
42.86%216.488611,41227.3%60.0%
47.62%215.889510,76750.0%45.5%
33.33%215.57849,93218.2%50.0%
38.10%215.891612,22040.0%37.5%
55.00%205.590611,83683.3%42.9%
57.89%191.358710,12116.7%76.9%
66.67%185.586911,95820.0%84.6%
52.94%175.08879,79850.0%55.6%
41.18%176.38259,56540.0%42.9%
70.59%174.798410,69687.5%55.6%
52.94%175.899411,46557.1%50.0%
75.00%165.296411,15066.7%80.0%
62.50%163.57889,73866.7%60.0%
30.77%133.378811,27340.0%25.0%
50.00%121.878810,18450.0%50.0%
66.67%125.789410,86183.3%50.0%
41.67%123.884910,05633.3%50.0%
18.18%111.36039,3610.0%33.3%
45.45%111.579610,67750.0%42.9%
45.45%112.96838,40071.4%0.0%
63.64%116.51,10612,85633.3%75.0%
54.55%111.25968,52575.0%42.9%
63.64%115.893411,28250.0%71.4%
20.00%106.188510,30140.0%0.0%
50.00%106.092511,300100.0%28.6%
33.33%94.884010,86525.0%40.0%
33.33%91.458410,3830.0%37.5%
55.56%94.89389,57766.7%33.3%
44.44%91.45148,19940.0%50.0%
75.00%86.01,03013,586100.0%66.7%
37.50%85.391812,0000.0%50.0%
75.00%86.681810,55266.7%100.0%
62.50%84.589913,7950.0%62.5%
12.50%85.090510,1230.0%25.0%
62.50%82.46269,38425.0%100.0%
62.50%81.66608,71975.0%50.0%
28.57%72.872010,7390.0%40.0%
42.86%75.91,0018,33440.0%50.0%
57.14%76.293011,82966.7%50.0%
28.57%71.664210,15650.0%20.0%
57.14%75.489711,72150.0%66.7%
33.33%65.58718,61125.0%50.0%
33.33%61.149610,3660.0%50.0%
50.00%66.41,0149,50860.0%0.0%
33.33%62.37258,77633.3%33.3%
33.33%65.178312,6200.0%40.0%
50.00%66.16878,49840.0%100.0%
83.33%65.071611,782100.0%75.0%
16.67%65.39979,2520.0%50.0%
20.00%51.24058,2150.0%50.0%
60.00%51.95926,23760.0%0.0%
80.00%53.76278,934100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.17369,418100.0%0.0%
60.00%55.68369,56166.7%50.0%
40.00%55.96618,81350.0%0.0%
80.00%54.81,24812,73150.0%100.0%
60.00%51.678710,62966.7%50.0%
40.00%52.564010,3860.0%50.0%
40.00%51.67248,9480.0%66.7%

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Annie vs Sona - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Annie do against Sona in League of Legends?

Sona wins the Annie vs Sona matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Annie's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Annie do against Sona in the early game?

In the early game, Annie has the advantage against Sona with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Annie players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Annie do against Sona in the late game?

In the late game, Sona takes over the Annie vs Sona matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Sona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Annie vs Sona matchup?

Sona wins the matchup against Annie with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Sona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Annie build against Sona?

The best Annie build against Sona includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Malignance with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Annie runes against Sona?

The best Annie runes against Sona use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Annie vs Sona matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Annie counter Sona?

No, Annie struggles against Sona with only a 45.5% win rate. Sona has the advantage in this matchup. Annie players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sona's lead.

How do I play Annie against Sona?

When playing Annie against Sona, play cautiously and avoid Sona's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Sona has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.