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

Sonavs Nami

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

Sona vs Nami is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Sona wins with a 65.6% win rate (+31.2%) over Nami based on 32 games. Nami wins the early laning phase while Sona scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sona build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sona vs Nami 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 - 65.6% win rate in this matchup
Sona
65.6% WR
VS
Nami vs Sona matchup - 34.4% win rate
Nami
34.4% WR

Who Wins the Sona vs Nami Matchup?

Sona wins the Sona vs Nami matchup
Winner
Sona
Matches: 32
65.6%
Win Rate
34.4%
1.0
CS / min
1.0
386
DMG / min
309
8,892
Gold / game
8,134
595
Heal / min
514
436
DMG Mitigated / min
282
0.6
CC / min
1.2
38.5%
Early Game WR
61.5%
84.2%
Late Game WR
15.8%

Sona vs Nami Matchup Summary

The Sona vs Nami matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Sona wins with a 65.6% win rate compared to Nami's 34.4%, giving Sona a 31.2 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. Sona players can confidently pick into Nami and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nami 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 Nami 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
1.0Sona
1.0Nami
Sona and Nami farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
386Sona
309Nami
Sona deals 77 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
8,892Sona
8,134Nami
Sona earns 758 more gold per game than Nami, 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
0.6Sona
1.2Nami
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
1,031Sona
796Nami
Sona vastly out-sustains Nami, healing and mitigating 235 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 Sona Build Against Nami

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Nami, providing the mobility and stats Sona needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sona against Nami are Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Sona an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Nami. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sona vs Nami matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nami
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Sona early game win rateSona38.5%
Nami early game win rateNami61.5%
Late Game
Sona
84.2%
+68.4% advantage
Sona late game win rateSona84.2%
Nami late game win rateNami15.8%

Nami dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.5% win rate — a 23.1 percentage point lead over Sona. This lopsided early game means Nami 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 84.2% win rate — 68.4 points above Nami. Extended games heavily favor Sona, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nami must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Sona reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Sona 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 Sona Runes Against Nami

Sorcery rune tree - Sona primary runes vs NamiSorcery
Summon Aery - best Sona rune vs NamiManaflow Band - best Sona rune vs NamiTranscendence - best Sona rune vs NamiGathering Storm - best Sona rune vs Nami
Resolve rune tree - Sona secondary runes vs NamiResolve
Conditioning - best Sona rune vs NamiRevitalize - best Sona rune vs Nami
40.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary allows Sona to press their advantage against Nami, 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 Nami - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sona do against Nami in League of Legends?

Sona wins the Sona vs Nami matchup with a 65.6% win rate compared to Nami's 34.4%, a 31.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Sona do against Nami in the early game?

In the early game, Nami has the advantage against Sona with a 61.5% win rate versus 38.5%. Nami players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Sona do against Nami in the late game?

In the late game, Sona takes over the Sona vs Nami matchup with a 84.2% win rate compared to 15.8%. Sona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sona vs Nami matchup?

Sona wins the matchup against Nami with a 65.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 31.2 percentage point advantage means Sona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.

What is the best Sona build against Nami?

The best Sona build against Nami includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Seraph's Embrace with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Nami?

The best Sona runes against Nami use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Sona vs Nami matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Sona counter Nami?

Yes, Sona has a favorable matchup against Nami with a 65.6% win rate. Sona strongly counters Nami in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Sona against Nami?

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