Nami - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
4.3%

Namivs Sona

CSupportMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nami vs Sona is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Nami wins with a 50.6% win rate (+1.1%) over Sona based on 174 games. Nami wins the early laning phase while Sona scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nami build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nami vs Sona matchup.

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Nami Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nami 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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Nami - 50.6% win rate in this matchup
Nami
50.6% WR
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Sona vs Nami matchup - 49.4% win rate
Sona
49.4% WR

Who Wins the Nami vs Sona Matchup?

Nami wins the Nami vs Sona matchup
Winner
Nami
Matches: 174
50.6%
Win Rate
49.4%
0.8
CS / min
1.0
322
DMG / min
358
7,993
Gold / game
8,092
541
Heal / min
638
300
DMG Mitigated / min
423
1.2
CC / min
0.5
51.6%
Early Game WR
48.4%
49.4%
Late Game WR
50.6%

Nami vs Sona Matchup Summary

The Nami vs Sona matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 174 recent matches analyzed, Nami wins with a 50.6% win rate compared to Sona's 49.4%, giving Nami a 1.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nami controls the early laning stage, but Sona outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nami 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 crowd control, where Nami leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nami 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.

Nami vs Sona Laning Phase Breakdown

Sona wins the laning phase against Nami in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.8Nami
1.0Sona
Nami and Sona farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
322Nami
358Sona
Sona deals 36 more champion damage per minute than Nami. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nami choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Sona's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
7,993Nami
8,092Sona
Nami and Sona generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 99 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.2Nami
0.5Sona
Nami provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Sona, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Nami coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
840Nami
1,061Sona
Sona vastly out-sustains Nami, healing and mitigating 220 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sona can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nami is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nami, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nami Build Against Sona

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Sona, providing the mobility and stats Nami needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nami against Sona are Moonstone Renewer, Imperial Mandate and Shurelya's Battlesong. This combination gives Nami an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 85.7% win rate across 7 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 Nami vs Sona matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nami
51.6%
+3.2% advantage
Nami early game win rateNami51.6%
Sona early game win rateSona48.4%
Late Game
Sona
50.6%
+1.3% advantage
Nami late game win rateNami49.4%
Sona late game win rateSona50.6%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Nami has a meaningful 51.6% win rate, outperforming Sona by 3.2 percentage points. Nami players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Sona at 50.6% win rate — only 1.3 points ahead of Nami. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nami 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 Nami Runes Against Sona

Sorcery rune tree - Nami primary runes vs SonaSorcery
Summon Aery - best Nami rune vs SonaManaflow Band - best Nami rune vs SonaTranscendence - best Nami rune vs SonaScorch - best Nami rune vs Sona
Inspiration rune tree - Nami secondary runes vs SonaInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Nami rune vs SonaCosmic Insight - best Nami rune vs Sona
61.1% WR

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


Nami matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Nami'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 Nami build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nami matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.17%5430.93048,53253.2%46.1%
44.81%3950.93198,27642.1%47.3%
53.06%3600.92888,47146.1%57.5%
49.27%3430.93118,41646.8%51.3%
52.53%2970.93308,45955.2%50.0%
53.74%2940.93298,64755.9%52.1%
50.45%2220.92908,29852.0%49.2%
46.33%2180.92998,13049.1%43.4%
49.29%2110.93298,15052.0%46.8%
46.80%2030.93368,95143.6%48.8%
43.84%2030.93018,06144.4%43.3%
50.54%1840.83378,73248.8%52.0%
46.86%1750.92988,36046.8%46.9%
50.57%1740.83227,99351.6%49.4%
54.17%1680.83378,51248.6%58.5%
46.71%1520.83008,09543.1%50.0%
48.00%1500.92998,74542.6%51.7%
51.06%1410.93288,61053.7%49.4%
48.84%1290.83358,35353.5%45.1%
47.15%1230.92667,63746.4%48.1%
59.63%1090.92978,81064.0%55.9%
46.79%1090.83858,08433.3%60.0%
54.72%1060.83188,62261.2%49.1%
47.62%1050.93618,09754.4%39.6%
44.66%1030.93088,37850.0%40.4%
49.51%1030.93258,61056.0%43.4%
45.74%940.93478,53146.5%45.1%
57.61%920.93278,49154.8%60.0%
43.33%900.93018,47342.4%43.9%
55.13%780.83428,52051.5%57.8%
50.00%760.93338,37045.2%53.3%
40.35%570.83489,32646.7%38.1%
48.08%520.93548,75747.6%48.4%
56.00%500.93428,34853.9%58.3%
46.67%450.83287,81745.5%47.8%
59.09%440.83379,48785.7%46.7%
42.11%380.82897,92042.1%42.1%
50.00%360.93059,13453.9%47.8%
32.26%310.83317,91621.4%41.2%
61.29%310.83058,92157.1%64.7%
42.31%261.03548,25240.0%43.8%
68.00%250.83229,29763.6%71.4%
58.33%241.13568,80962.5%56.3%
65.22%230.93108,55263.6%66.7%
72.73%220.83219,41262.5%78.6%
57.14%210.93418,30753.9%62.5%
70.00%200.92917,96183.3%50.0%
55.56%180.72938,63244.4%66.7%
53.33%150.83098,19428.6%75.0%
26.67%150.93029,08637.5%14.3%
57.14%140.83278,46840.0%66.7%
53.85%130.83089,05150.0%55.6%
38.46%130.92828,12225.0%44.4%
61.54%130.83049,30880.0%50.0%
61.54%130.83308,70960.0%62.5%
58.33%121.03569,01375.0%50.0%
33.33%121.03168,04016.7%50.0%
72.73%110.93267,90950.0%100.0%
50.00%100.83389,12233.3%57.1%
40.00%100.73168,57066.7%28.6%
33.33%90.93039,79850.0%28.6%
37.50%81.13759,4640.0%50.0%
25.00%81.12968,37133.3%20.0%
62.50%80.84087,12460.0%66.7%
57.14%70.73859,681100.0%25.0%
50.00%60.84118,90250.0%50.0%
33.33%60.83799,02950.0%25.0%
66.67%60.92958,609100.0%50.0%
33.33%61.43478,29433.3%33.3%
40.00%51.13267,67150.0%33.3%
40.00%50.83069,9890.0%40.0%
100.00%50.73189,889100.0%100.0%
80.00%50.82637,948100.0%66.7%
80.00%50.93626,740100.0%50.0%

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Nami vs Sona - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nami do against Sona in League of Legends?

Nami wins the Nami vs Sona matchup with a 50.6% win rate compared to Sona's 49.4%, a 1.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 174 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nami do against Sona in the early game?

In the early game, Nami has the advantage against Sona with a 51.6% win rate versus 48.4%. Nami players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nami do against Sona in the late game?

In the late game, Sona takes over the Nami vs Sona matchup with a 50.6% win rate compared to 49.4%. Sona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nami vs Sona matchup?

Nami wins the matchup against Sona with a 50.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 1.1 percentage point advantage means Nami is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 174 games analyzed.

What is the best Nami build against Sona?

The best Nami build against Sona includes Moonstone Renewer, Imperial Mandate, Shurelya's Battlesong with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 85.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nami runes against Sona?

The best Nami runes against Sona use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.1% win rate in the Nami vs Sona matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nami counter Sona?

Yes, Nami has a favorable matchup against Sona with a 50.6% win rate. Nami slightly edges out Sona in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Nami against Sona?

When playing Nami 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.