Sonavs Karma
Sona vs Karma is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Sona wins with a 59.5% win rate (+19.0%) over Karma based on 42 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 Karma matchup.
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.
Who Wins the Sona vs Karma Matchup?
Sona vs Karma Matchup Summary
The Sona vs Karma matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 42 recent matches analyzed, Sona wins with a 59.5% win rate compared to Karma's 40.5%, giving Sona a 19.0 percentage point advantage. Sona dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Karma 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 Karma leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sona players can confidently pick into Karma and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Karma 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 Karma Laning Phase Breakdown
Karma is favored during the laning phase against Sona, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Karma holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Sona Build Against Karma
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Karma, providing the mobility and stats Sona needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sona against Karma are Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer and Diadem of Songs. This combination gives Sona an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 40.0% win rate across 5 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Sona the best chance to compete against Karma. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sona vs Karma matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Sona63.0%
Karma37.0%Sona53.3%Karma46.7%Sona dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.0% win rate — a 25.9 percentage point lead over Karma. 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 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Karma. 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. Karma players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Sona Runes Against Karma
Sorcery
Resolve
Running Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary allows Sona to press their advantage against Karma, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.09% | 183 | 1.0 | 341 | 7,939 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 53.57% | 112 | 0.9 | 378 | 8,563 | 36.7% | 66.7% | |
| 49.49% | 99 | 1.1 | 317 | 8,351 | 47.7% | 50.9% | |
| 45.98% | 87 | 1.0 | 353 | 8,203 | 48.8% | 43.5% | |
| 58.75% | 80 | 1.0 | 374 | 8,747 | 62.2% | 55.8% | |
| 51.47% | 68 | 0.9 | 391 | 8,932 | 33.3% | 63.4% | |
| 49.25% | 67 | 1.0 | 381 | 8,122 | 50.0% | 48.6% | |
| 46.27% | 67 | 1.0 | 375 | 8,628 | 43.5% | 47.7% | |
| 51.56% | 64 | 1.0 | 364 | 8,097 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 43.55% | 62 | 0.9 | 383 | 7,758 | 40.0% | 48.1% | |
| 58.93% | 56 | 1.0 | 390 | 8,894 | 52.4% | 62.9% | |
| 53.70% | 54 | 1.0 | 365 | 8,225 | 60.9% | 48.4% | |
| 44.68% | 47 | 1.0 | 357 | 7,937 | 37.5% | 52.2% | |
| 65.12% | 43 | 1.0 | 320 | 8,566 | 65.0% | 65.2% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 0.9 | 428 | 7,931 | 45.0% | 68.2% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 1.1 | 396 | 8,063 | 41.2% | 52.0% | |
| 59.52% | 42 | 1.0 | 338 | 6,823 | 63.0% | 53.3% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 0.9 | 391 | 8,555 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 0.9 | 397 | 8,098 | 40.0% | 55.0% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 1.0 | 385 | 8,261 | 55.0% | 47.4% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 1.0 | 349 | 8,231 | 47.4% | 63.2% | |
| 71.88% | 32 | 1.0 | 390 | 8,816 | 85.7% | 61.1% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 1.0 | 340 | 9,085 | 50.0% | 55.0% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.1 | 407 | 9,322 | 44.4% | 52.6% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 0.9 | 319 | 9,164 | 44.4% | 72.2% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 1.0 | 326 | 8,219 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 1.0 | 381 | 8,416 | 30.0% | 56.3% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 1.1 | 358 | 8,674 | 60.0% | 63.6% | |
| 72.73% | 22 | 1.0 | 406 | 8,864 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 76.19% | 21 | 0.8 | 342 | 8,916 | 75.0% | 76.5% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.0 | 414 | 6,976 | 41.7% | 28.6% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 0.9 | 380 | 9,051 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 0.8 | 333 | 7,305 | 77.8% | 50.0% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 1.1 | 360 | 8,603 | 16.7% | 36.4% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.5 | 323 | 7,110 | 37.5% | 57.1% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.4 | 402 | 9,404 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 412 | 7,288 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 0.8 | 435 | 6,118 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 0.9 | 474 | 9,329 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 0.8 | 430 | 7,853 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.2 | 431 | 7,986 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 418 | 10,349 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.0 | 376 | 7,450 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.4 | 410 | 10,715 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 391 | 9,874 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.9 | 342 | 8,752 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.9 | 493 | 10,131 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 272 | 10,673 | 0.0% | 60.0% |
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Sona vs Karma - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sona do against Karma in League of Legends?
Sona wins the Sona vs Karma matchup with a 59.5% win rate compared to Karma's 40.5%, a 19.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 42 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Sona do against Karma in the early game?
In the early game, Sona has the advantage against Karma with a 63.0% win rate versus 37.0%. 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 Karma in the late game?
In the late game, Sona takes over the Sona vs Karma matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Sona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Sona vs Karma matchup?
Sona wins the matchup against Karma with a 59.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 19.0 percentage point advantage means Sona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 42 games analyzed.
What is the best Sona build against Karma?
The best Sona build against Karma includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Diadem of Songs with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 40.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Sona runes against Karma?
The best Sona runes against Karma use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 68.8% win rate in the Sona vs Karma matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Sona counter Karma?
Yes, Sona has a favorable matchup against Karma with a 59.5% win rate. Sona strongly counters Karma in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Sona against Karma?
When playing Sona against Karma, 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.