Lulu - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Luluvs Sona

DSupportMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lulu vs Sona is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Lulu wins with a 50.8% win rate (+1.5%) over Sona based on 67 games. Lulu holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Lulu build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lulu vs Sona matchup.

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Lulu Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lulu 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.

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Lulu - 50.8% win rate in this matchup
Lulu
50.8% WR
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Sona vs Lulu matchup - 49.3% win rate
Sona
49.3% WR

Who Wins the Lulu vs Sona Matchup?

Lulu wins the Lulu vs Sona matchup
Winner
Lulu
Matches: 67
50.8%
Win Rate
49.3%
1.0
CS / min
1.0
244
DMG / min
381
7,838
Gold / game
8,122
131
Heal / min
649
359
DMG Mitigated / min
447
1.1
CC / min
0.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
51.4%
Late Game WR
48.6%

Lulu vs Sona Matchup Summary

The Lulu vs Sona matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 67 recent matches analyzed, Lulu wins with a 50.8% win rate compared to Sona's 49.3%, giving Lulu a 1.5 percentage point advantage. Lulu holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Sona can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sona leads by 606 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lulu has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Sona's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Lulu vs Sona Laning Phase Breakdown

Sona wins the laning phase against Lulu in League of Legends

Sona is favored during the laning phase against Lulu, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Sona holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Lulu
1.0Sona
Lulu and Sona farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
244Lulu
381Sona
Sona heavily out-damages Lulu by 137 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Lulu should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Sona's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
7,838Lulu
8,122Sona
Lulu and Sona generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 284 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.1Lulu
0.6Sona
Lulu provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Sona, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Lulu coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
490Lulu
1,096Sona
Sona vastly out-sustains Lulu, healing and mitigating 606 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sona can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lulu is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lulu, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Lulu Build Against Sona

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Sona, providing the mobility and stats Lulu needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lulu against Sona are Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer and Redemption. This combination gives Lulu an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sona. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Lulu vs Sona matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lulu
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Lulu early game win rateLulu50.0%
Sona early game win rateSona50.0%
Late Game
Lulu
51.4%
+2.9% advantage
Lulu late game win rateLulu51.4%
Sona late game win rateSona48.6%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Lulu and Sona, with Lulu 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.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Lulu takes over with a 51.4% win rate, leading Sona by 2.9 percentage points. Lulu scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

Lulu holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Sona players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Lulu Runes Against Sona

Sorcery rune tree - Lulu primary runes vs SonaSorcery
Summon Aery - best Lulu rune vs SonaManaflow Band - best Lulu rune vs SonaTranscendence - best Lulu rune vs SonaScorch - best Lulu rune vs Sona
Resolve rune tree - Lulu secondary runes vs SonaResolve
Bone Plating - best Lulu rune vs SonaRevitalize - best Lulu rune vs Sona
54.1% WR

The Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Lulu maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Sona.


Lulu matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Lulu'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 Lulu build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Lulu matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.73%2361.12238,44144.4%51.4%
47.27%1650.92368,10450.8%45.1%
46.53%1440.92327,80045.3%47.8%
54.01%1371.02087,99749.1%57.7%
40.00%1251.02357,88543.5%36.5%
51.30%1151.02158,03850.9%51.7%
45.54%1121.02428,00938.9%51.7%
47.57%1031.02118,55835.9%54.7%
45.63%1030.92398,52135.0%52.4%
48.96%960.92378,55835.9%57.9%
47.19%891.02298,08942.9%51.1%
45.57%791.02528,40861.8%33.3%
46.38%691.02538,58138.7%52.6%
50.75%671.02447,83850.0%51.4%
47.62%631.02417,85048.4%46.9%
57.38%611.02708,52150.0%62.2%
50.82%610.92958,66762.5%43.2%
47.06%511.12568,23840.9%51.7%
53.06%491.02147,64045.5%59.3%
50.00%461.02537,85645.5%54.2%
48.89%450.92156,45454.8%35.7%
40.91%441.02507,92631.8%50.0%
46.51%431.02428,22441.2%50.0%
48.84%431.02366,81047.8%50.0%
62.79%430.92968,12475.0%52.2%
43.90%411.02047,72155.6%34.8%
58.97%390.92887,72660.9%56.3%
63.16%381.12777,50050.0%75.0%
57.14%351.02239,40650.0%61.9%
58.82%341.22659,31085.7%51.9%
62.50%320.92508,75453.9%68.4%
46.67%301.01917,76642.9%50.0%
44.44%271.02429,1300.0%63.2%
61.11%181.02458,63250.0%70.0%
52.94%170.92408,16457.1%50.0%
47.06%170.92338,02337.5%55.6%
58.82%171.12588,48875.0%44.4%
43.75%160.92388,58625.0%50.0%
50.00%160.82658,54650.0%50.0%
53.33%150.82698,49842.9%62.5%
41.67%121.02336,72433.3%50.0%
50.00%102.02678,15850.0%50.0%
70.00%101.32277,35666.7%75.0%
77.78%90.926710,108100.0%60.0%
42.86%70.92518,27966.7%25.0%
85.71%71.92787,163100.0%75.0%
50.00%60.93238,57166.7%33.3%
83.33%60.82199,189100.0%75.0%
80.00%50.92108,360100.0%75.0%
40.00%50.82439,09150.0%33.3%
80.00%51.01946,488100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.03387,471100.0%25.0%
40.00%50.93006,04833.3%50.0%
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Lulu vs Sona - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lulu do against Sona in League of Legends?

Lulu wins the Lulu vs Sona matchup with a 50.8% win rate compared to Sona's 49.3%, a 1.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 67 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Lulu do against Sona in the early game?

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

How does Lulu do against Sona in the late game?

In the late game, Lulu takes over the Lulu vs Sona matchup with a 51.4% win rate compared to 48.6%. Lulu scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lulu vs Sona matchup?

Lulu wins the matchup against Sona with a 50.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 1.5 percentage point advantage means Lulu is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 67 games analyzed.

What is the best Lulu build against Sona?

The best Lulu build against Sona includes Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer, Redemption with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lulu runes against Sona?

The best Lulu runes against Sona use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 54.1% win rate in the Lulu vs Sona matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Lulu counter Sona?

Yes, Lulu has a favorable matchup against Sona with a 50.8% win rate. Lulu slightly edges out Sona in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Lulu against Sona?

When playing Lulu against Sona, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.