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

Sonavs Neeko

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

Sona vs Neeko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Neeko wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Sona based on 5 games. Neeko 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 Neeko 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.

Compare against an opponent
Sona - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Sona
20.0% WR
VS
Neeko vs Sona matchup - 80.0% win rate
Neeko
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Sona vs Neeko Matchup?

Neeko wins the Sona vs Neeko matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
1.3
CS / min
1.7
192
DMG / min
690
4,314
Gold / game
5,585
576
Heal / min
75
345
DMG Mitigated / min
228
0.4
CC / min
1.8
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Sona vs Neeko Matchup Summary

The Sona vs Neeko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Sona's 20.0%, giving Neeko a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Neeko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sona 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 Neeko leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko has a strong advantage in this matchup. Sona players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Neeko 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.

Sona vs Neeko Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Sona in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Sona
1.7Neeko
Neeko edges out Sona by 0.4 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 Neeko.
Damage
192Sona
690Neeko
Neeko heavily out-damages Sona by 498 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 Neeko's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
4,314Sona
5,585Neeko
Neeko generates a commanding 1,270 more gold per game than Sona. This substantial economic advantage means Neeko consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Sona should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Sona
1.8Neeko
Neeko brings significantly more crowd control than Sona, with 1.5 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Neeko 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
921Sona
303Neeko
Sona vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 618 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sona can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Neeko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Neeko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Sona early game win rateSona25.0%
Neeko early game win rateNeeko75.0%
Late Game
Neeko
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Sona late game win rateSona0.0%
Neeko late game win rateNeeko100.0%

Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Sona. This lopsided early game means Neeko can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Neeko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Sona. Extended games heavily favor Neeko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Sona Runes Against Neeko

Sorcery rune tree - Sona primary runes vs NeekoSorcery
Summon Aery - best Sona rune vs NeekoManaflow Band - best Sona rune vs NeekoTranscendence - best Sona rune vs NeekoGathering Storm - best Sona rune vs Neeko
Resolve rune tree - Sona secondary runes vs NeekoResolve
Conditioning - best Sona rune vs NeekoRevitalize - best Sona rune vs Neeko
100.0% WR

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


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 Neeko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sona do against Neeko in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Sona vs Neeko matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Sona's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Sona do against Neeko in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Sona with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Neeko players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Sona do against Neeko in the late game?

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

Who wins the Sona vs Neeko matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Sona with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Sona build against Neeko?

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

What are the best Sona runes against Neeko?

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

Does Sona counter Neeko?

No, Sona struggles against Neeko with only a 20.0% win rate. Neeko has the advantage in this matchup. Sona players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Neeko's lead.

How do I play Sona against Neeko?

When playing Sona against Neeko, play cautiously and avoid Neeko's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Neeko has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.