Sona - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Sonavs Alistar

ASupportMage
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sona vs Alistar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Sona wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Alistar based on 6 games. Sona holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Sona build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sona vs Alistar matchup.

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Sona Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Sona 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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Sona - 83.3% win rate in this matchup
Sona
83.3% WR
VS
Alistar vs Sona matchup - 16.7% win rate
Alistar
16.7% WR

Who Wins the Sona vs Alistar Matchup?

Sona wins the Sona vs Alistar matchup
Winner
Sona
Matches: 6
83.3%
Win Rate
16.7%
0.8
CS / min
0.8
199
DMG / min
207
4,300
Gold / game
4,150
408
Heal / min
250
331
DMG Mitigated / min
794
0.3
CC / min
1.6
80.0%
Early Game WR
20.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Sona vs Alistar Matchup Summary

The Sona vs Alistar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Sona wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Alistar's 16.7%, giving Sona a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Sona dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Alistar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Alistar leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sona players can confidently pick into Alistar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Alistar away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Sona vs Alistar Laning Phase Breakdown

Alistar wins the laning phase against Sona in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.8Sona
0.8Alistar
Sona and Alistar 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
199Sona
207Alistar
Damage output is virtually even between Sona and Alistar, with only 8 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
4,300Sona
4,150Alistar
Sona and Alistar generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 150 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Sona
1.6Alistar
Alistar brings significantly more crowd control than Sona, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Alistar 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
739Sona
1,044Alistar
Alistar vastly out-sustains Sona, healing and mitigating 305 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sona
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Sona early game win rateSona80.0%
Alistar early game win rateAlistar20.0%
Late Game
Sona
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Sona late game win rateSona100.0%
Alistar late game win rateAlistar0.0%

Sona dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Alistar. 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Alistar. 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. Alistar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Sona Runes Against Alistar

Sorcery rune tree - Sona primary runes vs AlistarSorcery
Summon Aery - best Sona rune vs AlistarManaflow Band - best Sona rune vs AlistarTranscendence - best Sona rune vs AlistarGathering Storm - best Sona rune vs Alistar
Resolve rune tree - Sona secondary runes vs AlistarResolve
Conditioning - best Sona rune vs AlistarRevitalize - best Sona rune vs Alistar
50.0% WR

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


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

Sona 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
43.40%531.03298,15447.6%40.6%
65.63%321.03868,89238.5%84.2%
50.00%281.03457,24552.6%44.4%
36.36%221.13597,66341.7%30.0%
47.62%211.13868,54466.7%33.3%
61.90%211.04018,92733.3%73.3%
50.00%201.03669,09542.9%53.9%
60.00%200.83387,14054.5%66.7%
38.89%181.13639,04837.5%40.0%
41.18%171.03368,2180.0%70.0%
50.00%160.94048,20642.9%55.6%
50.00%160.93968,90640.0%54.5%
60.00%151.14328,53271.4%50.0%
46.15%130.94408,97420.0%62.5%
41.67%121.04247,46342.9%40.0%
54.55%110.93349,9250.0%60.0%
45.45%111.03048,71333.3%50.0%
54.55%111.03578,55150.0%57.1%
36.36%110.83577,89520.0%50.0%
54.55%111.13767,60750.0%60.0%
60.00%100.93239,00975.0%50.0%
55.56%90.92828,20933.3%66.7%
25.00%81.03527,9860.0%33.3%
50.00%80.93635,66157.1%0.0%
42.86%71.03595,81475.0%0.0%
33.33%61.14418,14533.3%33.3%
33.33%60.93186,78133.3%33.3%
83.33%60.940510,934100.0%66.7%
83.33%60.94529,25575.0%100.0%
50.00%61.02898,72133.3%66.7%
66.67%60.93968,4650.0%100.0%
66.67%60.93438,28266.7%66.7%
83.33%60.81994,30080.0%100.0%
20.00%51.31924,31425.0%0.0%
100.00%40.85126,908100.0%0.0%
66.67%30.83537,5560.0%100.0%

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Sona vs Alistar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sona do against Alistar in League of Legends?

Sona wins the Sona vs Alistar matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Alistar's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Sona do against Alistar in the early game?

In the early game, Sona has the advantage against Alistar with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Sona players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Sona do against Alistar in the late game?

In the late game, Sona takes over the Sona vs Alistar matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Sona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sona vs Alistar matchup?

Sona wins the matchup against Alistar with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Sona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Sona build against Alistar?

The best Sona build against Alistar includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Sona runes against Alistar?

The best Sona runes against Alistar use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Sona vs Alistar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Sona counter Alistar?

Yes, Sona has a favorable matchup against Alistar with a 83.3% win rate. Sona strongly counters Alistar in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Sona against Alistar?

When playing Sona against Alistar, 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.