Sona - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
3.5%

Sonavs Nidalee

SSupportMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sona vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Sona wins with a 61.5% win rate (+23.1%) over Nidalee based on 13 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 Nidalee 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.

Compare against an opponent
Nidalee - 61.5% win rateNidalee(61.5%)
Sona - 61.5% win rate in this matchup
Sona
61.5% WR
VS
Nidalee vs Sona matchup - 38.5% win rate
Nidalee
38.5% WR

Who Wins the Sona vs Nidalee Matchup?

Sona wins the Sona vs Nidalee matchup
Winner
Sona
Matches: 13
61.5%
Win Rate
38.5%
0.8
CS / min
1.5
359
DMG / min
553
8,445
Gold / game
9,237
666
Heal / min
474
371
DMG Mitigated / min
344
0.5
CC / min
0.0
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Sona vs Nidalee Matchup Summary

The Sona vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Sona wins with a 61.5% win rate compared to Nidalee's 38.5%, giving Sona a 23.1 percentage point advantage. Sona dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nidalee 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 Sona leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sona players can confidently pick into Nidalee and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nidalee 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 Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown

Nidalee wins the laning phase against Sona in League of Legends

Nidalee is favored during the laning phase against Sona, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nidalee holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.8Sona
1.5Nidalee
Nidalee edges out Sona by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nidalee.
Damage
359Sona
553Nidalee
Nidalee heavily out-damages Sona by 194 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 Nidalee's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,445Sona
9,237Nidalee
Nidalee earns 792 more gold per game than Sona, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Nidalee slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Sona
0.0Nidalee
Sona provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nidalee, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Sona coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,037Sona
819Nidalee
Sona vastly out-sustains Nidalee, healing and mitigating 219 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sona can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nidalee is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nidalee, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Sona Build Against Nidalee

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Nidalee, providing the mobility and stats Sona needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sona against Nidalee are Moonstone Renewer, Morellonomicon and Diadem of Songs. This combination gives Sona 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 Nidalee. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sona vs Nidalee matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sona
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Sona early game win rateSona57.1%
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee42.9%
Late Game
Sona
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Sona late game win rateSona66.7%
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee33.3%

Sona dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Nidalee. 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 Nidalee. 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. Nidalee players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Sona Runes Against Nidalee

Sorcery rune tree - Sona primary runes vs NidaleeSorcery
Summon Aery - best Sona rune vs NidaleeManaflow Band - best Sona rune vs NidaleeTranscendence - best Sona rune vs NidaleeScorch - best Sona rune vs Nidalee
Precision rune tree - Sona secondary runes vs NidaleePrecision
Cut Down - best Sona rune vs NidaleePresence of Mind - best Sona rune vs Nidalee
100.0% WR

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


Sona matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%2940.93368,54151.0%49.0%
51.61%1861.03538,85457.6%46.5%
51.08%1861.03078,79243.9%56.7%
46.34%1640.93248,52740.7%51.8%
48.72%1560.93458,89555.3%42.5%
52.48%1411.03498,60847.0%57.3%
46.76%1391.03458,57149.2%44.6%
45.80%1310.93368,73639.7%51.5%
40.94%1270.93328,48743.6%38.9%
53.54%1270.93568,97550.0%56.2%
51.59%1260.93198,67455.2%48.5%
54.55%1210.93788,14354.0%55.2%
39.82%1131.03638,73340.7%38.9%
53.92%1021.03679,03948.9%57.9%
62.37%931.02938,27061.2%63.6%
45.78%830.93588,68446.3%45.2%
52.44%821.03608,16045.1%64.5%
56.79%811.03129,02050.0%62.8%
53.25%771.14208,89043.6%63.2%
51.32%760.94058,65950.0%52.6%
52.11%710.93228,54035.3%67.6%
57.75%710.93998,75251.5%63.2%
57.58%660.93008,91147.1%68.8%
60.94%641.13239,04169.6%56.1%
59.68%621.03809,03258.6%60.6%
48.21%560.93628,54339.3%57.1%
46.43%560.94179,22956.0%38.7%
55.56%541.03728,86555.6%55.6%
54.55%440.83357,84457.7%50.0%
47.62%420.93578,41357.1%38.1%
44.74%380.93308,73038.9%50.0%
44.12%341.14048,69754.2%20.0%
56.25%320.94018,98858.8%53.3%
33.33%301.13508,80727.3%36.8%
48.15%271.04118,77241.7%53.3%
50.00%261.03389,54050.0%50.0%
60.00%250.94018,85069.2%50.0%
52.38%210.93348,38563.6%40.0%
65.00%201.23419,50471.4%61.5%
63.16%190.94357,95853.9%83.3%
46.15%132.34439,98750.0%44.4%
61.54%130.83598,44557.1%66.7%
54.55%111.23617,96957.1%50.0%
45.45%110.936210,07060.0%33.3%
45.45%111.13089,43133.3%50.0%
50.00%101.44248,9270.0%71.4%
66.67%90.93459,60175.0%60.0%
55.56%90.94069,03250.0%60.0%
33.33%91.74049,0220.0%60.0%
66.67%90.943710,64766.7%66.7%
50.00%80.83579,54375.0%25.0%
37.50%80.93159,02340.0%33.3%
57.14%72.647110,722100.0%40.0%
33.33%60.83049,10450.0%25.0%
83.33%60.943710,157100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.02897,27350.0%50.0%
50.00%62.25119,4400.0%100.0%
80.00%50.83809,50366.7%100.0%
80.00%50.93709,86450.0%100.0%

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Sona vs Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sona do against Nidalee in League of Legends?

Sona wins the Sona vs Nidalee matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to Nidalee's 38.5%, a 23.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Sona do against Nidalee in the early game?

In the early game, Sona has the advantage against Nidalee with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Nidalee in the late game?

In the late game, Sona takes over the Sona vs Nidalee 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 Sona vs Nidalee matchup?

Sona wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 61.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 23.1 percentage point advantage means Sona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Sona build against Nidalee?

The best Sona build against Nidalee includes Moonstone Renewer, Morellonomicon, Diadem of Songs with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Sona runes against Nidalee?

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

Does Sona counter Nidalee?

Yes, Sona has a favorable matchup against Nidalee with a 61.5% win rate. Sona strongly counters Nidalee in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Sona against Nidalee?

When playing Sona against Nidalee, 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.