Shaco - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
3.6%

Shacovs Sona

CAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shaco vs Sona is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Sona wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Shaco based on 6 games. Sona holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Shaco build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shaco vs Sona matchup.

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Shaco Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Shaco 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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Shaco - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Shaco
33.3% WR
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Sona vs Shaco matchup - 66.7% win rate
Sona
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Shaco vs Sona Matchup?

Sona wins the Shaco vs Sona matchup
Winner
Sona
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
1.2
CS / min
0.8
610
DMG / min
455
9,066
Gold / game
8,806
76
Heal / min
647
327
DMG Mitigated / min
429
1.1
CC / min
0.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Shaco vs Sona Matchup Summary

The Shaco vs Sona matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Sona wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Shaco's 33.3%, giving Sona a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Sona dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Shaco players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sona leads by 673 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sona has a strong advantage in this matchup. Shaco 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.

Shaco vs Sona Laning Phase Breakdown

Shaco wins the laning phase against Sona in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Shaco
0.8Sona
Shaco edges out Sona by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Shaco.
Damage
610Shaco
455Sona
Shaco heavily out-damages Sona by 156 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 Shaco's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,066Shaco
8,806Sona
Shaco and Sona generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 260 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.1Shaco
0.6Sona
Shaco 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 Shaco coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
403Shaco
1,076Sona
Sona vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 673 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sona can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Shaco is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Shaco, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Shaco Build Against Sona

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Sona, providing the mobility and stats Shaco needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shaco against Sona are Hubris, Serpent's Fang and The Collector. This combination gives Shaco an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Shaco vs Sona matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sona
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Shaco early game win rateShaco33.3%
Sona early game win rateSona66.7%
Late Game
Sona
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Shaco late game win rateShaco33.3%
Sona late game win rateSona66.7%

Sona dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Shaco. This lopsided early game means Sona can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Sona is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Shaco. Extended games heavily favor Sona, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Shaco Runes Against Sona

Domination rune tree - Shaco primary runes vs SonaDomination
Hail of Blades - best Shaco rune vs SonaSudden Impact - best Shaco rune vs SonaGrisly Mementos - best Shaco rune vs SonaRelentless Hunter - best Shaco rune vs Sona
Precision rune tree - Shaco secondary runes vs SonaPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Shaco rune vs SonaLegend: Alacrity - best Shaco rune vs Sona
100.0% WR

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


Shaco matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Shaco'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 Shaco build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Shaco matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.19%830.875113,03936.7%54.7%
69.12%680.975413,82868.4%69.4%
50.75%670.881113,00245.8%53.5%
50.00%660.974213,47242.1%53.2%
33.33%630.865111,12640.0%28.9%
50.00%540.769512,56750.0%50.0%
61.11%540.773212,75675.0%55.3%
49.06%530.866312,41547.1%50.0%
41.67%480.771112,05052.9%35.5%
58.33%480.962512,64675.0%50.0%
53.19%470.866613,07650.0%54.8%
50.00%420.861512,05955.6%45.8%
58.54%410.964012,82258.8%58.3%
42.11%380.872213,72022.2%48.3%
52.94%341.074514,08854.5%52.2%
32.35%340.762411,12525.0%38.9%
57.58%330.876213,41161.5%55.0%
41.94%310.869211,46950.0%36.8%
55.17%291.082112,80860.0%52.6%
65.52%290.766511,29271.4%60.0%
57.14%280.868211,20658.8%54.5%
42.31%261.686111,39850.0%38.9%
68.00%251.083414,28671.4%66.7%
36.00%250.762612,23420.0%46.7%
28.00%251.477511,74711.1%37.5%
52.17%232.065810,88081.8%25.0%
36.36%220.784413,53828.6%40.0%
52.38%211.761610,72025.0%69.2%
50.00%200.872913,06855.6%45.5%
47.37%190.766211,48614.3%66.7%
31.58%190.865711,28112.5%45.5%
61.11%181.954610,07771.4%54.5%
44.44%181.67219,86844.4%44.4%
44.44%180.770712,84162.5%30.0%
55.56%180.764811,84344.4%66.7%
35.29%170.979113,01950.0%27.3%
35.29%171.378711,88050.0%33.3%
56.25%161.360312,71142.9%66.7%
50.00%161.164411,75066.7%40.0%
50.00%160.671314,20442.9%55.6%
46.67%150.856111,43830.0%80.0%
40.00%150.872312,24533.3%44.4%
50.00%141.36048,60462.5%33.3%
28.57%141.170313,37320.0%33.3%
38.46%130.682614,1190.0%50.0%
53.85%130.889113,07075.0%44.4%
69.23%131.25558,57075.0%66.7%
61.54%131.672410,14150.0%66.7%
33.33%121.075914,3410.0%50.0%
50.00%120.862714,55566.7%44.4%
58.33%120.678312,01257.1%60.0%
58.33%120.974511,79160.0%57.1%
66.67%120.971813,92650.0%75.0%
50.00%121.276712,88366.7%44.4%
54.55%111.373511,01650.0%57.1%
54.55%112.276112,49075.0%42.9%
70.00%101.56169,57866.7%71.4%
30.00%100.984612,10450.0%0.0%
60.00%100.974115,41850.0%62.5%
80.00%101.472110,77575.0%83.3%
55.56%91.95779,93233.3%100.0%
44.44%91.36217,91242.9%50.0%
44.44%91.184311,88566.7%33.3%
55.56%90.968612,52750.0%57.1%
50.00%81.57429,62450.0%50.0%
50.00%81.66519,78350.0%50.0%
37.50%81.76578,04040.0%33.3%
37.50%81.176313,2570.0%60.0%
37.50%81.56986,66840.0%33.3%
75.00%81.173113,10375.0%75.0%
37.50%81.45428,95933.3%40.0%
50.00%80.665413,30050.0%50.0%
14.29%72.479411,0730.0%25.0%
14.29%72.05848,7080.0%33.3%
42.86%71.486212,553100.0%20.0%
42.86%70.868211,35966.7%25.0%
0.00%64.486710,7670.0%0.0%
33.33%61.26109,06633.3%33.3%
66.67%61.388613,106100.0%33.3%
50.00%61.177711,80550.0%50.0%
16.67%61.699316,43250.0%0.0%
33.33%60.877413,69550.0%25.0%
83.33%61.17999,280100.0%75.0%
66.67%61.869310,07280.0%0.0%
100.00%60.955513,137100.0%100.0%
60.00%50.881710,92050.0%100.0%
20.00%51.867012,09550.0%0.0%
40.00%51.279010,69650.0%33.3%
80.00%51.45648,828100.0%66.7%
20.00%51.14808,61825.0%0.0%
60.00%52.367814,1770.0%60.0%

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Shaco vs Sona - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shaco do against Sona in League of Legends?

Sona wins the Shaco vs Sona matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Shaco's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Shaco do against Sona in the early game?

In the early game, Sona has the advantage against Shaco with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Sona players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Shaco do against Sona in the late game?

In the late game, Sona takes over the Shaco vs Sona matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Sona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shaco vs Sona matchup?

Sona wins the matchup against Shaco with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Sona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Shaco build against Sona?

The best Shaco build against Sona includes Hubris, Serpent's Fang, The Collector with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Shaco runes against Sona?

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

Does Shaco counter Sona?

No, Shaco struggles against Sona with only a 33.3% win rate. Sona has the advantage in this matchup. Shaco players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sona's lead.

How do I play Shaco against Sona?

When playing Shaco 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.