Rell - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Rellvs Sona

DTankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rell vs Sona is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Rell wins with a 55.9% win rate (+11.8%) over Sona based on 34 games. Sona wins the early laning phase while Rell scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Rell build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rell vs Sona matchup.

Rell Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rell 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 - 55.9% win rateSona(55.9%)
Rell - 55.9% win rate in this matchup
Rell
55.9% WR
VS
Sona vs Rell matchup - 44.1% win rate
Sona
44.1% WR

Who Wins the Rell vs Sona Matchup?

Rell wins the Rell vs Sona matchup
Winner
Rell
Matches: 34
55.9%
Win Rate
44.1%
1.0
CS / min
1.1
357
DMG / min
404
8,373
Gold / game
8,697
110
Heal / min
678
1,250
DMG Mitigated / min
393
1.7
CC / min
0.6
45.8%
Early Game WR
54.2%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Rell vs Sona Matchup Summary

The Rell vs Sona matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Rell wins with a 55.9% win rate compared to Sona's 44.1%, giving Rell a 11.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sona controls the early laning stage, but Rell outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sona needs to press advantages before Rell reaches their power spikes, while Rell should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Rell leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rell players can confidently pick into Sona and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sona away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Rell vs Sona Laning Phase Breakdown

Sona wins the laning phase against Rell in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Rell
1.1Sona
Rell and Sona farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
357Rell
404Sona
Sona deals 46 more champion damage per minute than Rell. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Rell choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Sona's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,373Rell
8,697Sona
Sona earns 324 more gold per game than Rell, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Sona slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.7Rell
0.6Sona
Rell brings significantly more crowd control than Sona, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Rell far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Sona should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,360Rell
1,071Sona
Rell vastly out-sustains Sona, healing and mitigating 289 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rell can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Sona is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Sona, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Rell Build Against Sona

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Sona, providing the mobility and stats Rell needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rell against Sona are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Zeke's Convergence. This combination gives Rell an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 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 Rell vs Sona matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sona
54.2%
+8.3% advantage
Rell early game win rateRell45.8%
Sona early game win rateSona54.2%
Late Game
Rell
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Rell late game win rateRell80.0%
Sona late game win rateSona20.0%

Sona dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.2% win rate — a 8.3 percentage point lead over Rell. This lopsided early game means Sona can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Rell is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Sona. Extended games heavily favor Rell, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Sona must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Rell reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Rell survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Rell Runes Against Sona

Resolve rune tree - Rell primary runes vs SonaResolve
Aftershock - best Rell rune vs SonaShield Bash - best Rell rune vs SonaBone Plating - best Rell rune vs SonaUnflinching - best Rell rune vs Sona
Inspiration rune tree - Rell secondary runes vs SonaInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Rell rune vs SonaHextech Flashtraption - best Rell rune vs Sona
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Rell to press their advantage against Sona, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Rell matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Rell'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 Rell build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rell matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.67%1051.03348,76849.1%43.8%
55.17%870.93749,27859.6%50.0%
54.55%771.03208,41656.1%52.8%
51.43%701.03199,48146.1%54.5%
51.67%601.13298,69848.3%54.8%
50.91%551.13629,43970.8%35.5%
38.89%541.03418,90138.9%38.9%
63.27%490.93608,77957.9%66.7%
39.13%460.93397,87946.1%30.0%
48.89%451.02978,85663.6%34.8%
40.00%450.93888,51429.2%52.4%
40.48%420.93498,73837.5%44.4%
60.00%401.03289,02944.4%72.7%
56.41%390.936610,17158.3%55.6%
42.11%381.04368,86347.1%38.1%
65.79%381.03819,68976.9%60.0%
63.16%380.93839,36675.0%54.5%
55.88%341.03578,37345.8%80.0%
51.52%330.93679,76462.5%41.2%
45.16%311.02948,44358.8%28.6%
51.61%311.03229,36933.3%63.2%
50.00%301.03548,86562.5%35.7%
60.00%301.03898,69456.3%64.3%
71.43%281.03889,51476.9%66.7%
29.63%271.03618,57233.3%25.0%
50.00%261.03768,65850.0%50.0%
36.00%251.03778,60145.5%28.6%
54.17%240.93729,81150.0%57.1%
62.50%240.93879,12064.3%60.0%
47.62%210.93298,88854.5%40.0%
46.67%151.038910,51660.0%40.0%
64.29%140.93658,97450.0%70.0%
61.54%131.34398,99450.0%71.4%
84.62%131.03878,49090.0%66.7%
55.56%91.134810,43450.0%57.1%
75.00%80.93048,93075.0%75.0%
42.86%71.13249,7790.0%60.0%
57.14%71.23608,90275.0%33.3%
42.86%71.342710,60650.0%40.0%
42.86%70.93929,97733.3%50.0%
20.00%50.93988,1460.0%33.3%
40.00%51.42467,61333.3%50.0%
100.00%51.03358,941100.0%100.0%
60.00%51.643711,632100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.134611,1390.0%60.0%
80.00%51.13489,55466.7%100.0%

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Rell vs Sona - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rell do against Sona in League of Legends?

Rell wins the Rell vs Sona matchup with a 55.9% win rate compared to Sona's 44.1%, a 11.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Rell do against Sona in the early game?

In the early game, Sona has the advantage against Rell with a 54.2% win rate versus 45.8%. Sona players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rell do against Sona in the late game?

In the late game, Rell takes over the Rell vs Sona matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Rell scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rell vs Sona matchup?

Rell wins the matchup against Sona with a 55.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.8 percentage point advantage means Rell is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 34 games analyzed.

What is the best Rell build against Sona?

The best Rell build against Sona includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Zeke's Convergence with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rell runes against Sona?

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

Does Rell counter Sona?

Yes, Rell has a favorable matchup against Sona with a 55.9% win rate. Rell strongly counters Sona in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Rell against Sona?

When playing Rell against Sona, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Sona. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.