Sona - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Sonavs Rengar

ASupportMage
Patch26.10
Matches900,877
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sona vs Rengar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Rengar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Sona based on 5 games. Sona wins the early laning phase while Rengar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sona build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sona vs Rengar 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
Rengar - 40.0% win rateRengar(40.0%)
Sona - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Sona
40.0% WR
VS
Rengar vs Sona matchup - 60.0% win rate
Rengar
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Sona vs Rengar Matchup?

Rengar wins the Sona vs Rengar matchup
Winner
Rengar
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.1
CS / min
1.8
393
DMG / min
605
5,850
Gold / game
7,261
423
Heal / min
307
379
DMG Mitigated / min
485
0.6
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Sona vs Rengar Matchup Summary

The Sona vs Rengar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Rengar wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Sona's 40.0%, giving Rengar a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sona controls the early laning stage, but Rengar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sona needs to press advantages before Rengar reaches their power spikes, while Rengar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Rengar leads by 0.7 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rengar 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 Rengar 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 Rengar Laning Phase Breakdown

Rengar wins the laning phase against Sona in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Sona
1.8Rengar
Rengar edges out Sona by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Rengar.
Damage
393Sona
605Rengar
Rengar heavily out-damages Sona by 212 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 Rengar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
5,850Sona
7,261Rengar
Rengar generates a commanding 1,411 more gold per game than Sona. This substantial economic advantage means Rengar 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
0.6Sona
0.5Rengar
Both Sona and Rengar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
802Sona
792Rengar
Sona and Rengar have comparable sustain profiles, with only 10 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Sona Build Against Rengar

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Rengar, providing the mobility and stats Sona needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sona against Rengar are Staff of Flowing Water, Ardent Censer and Diadem of Songs. This combination gives Sona an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sona vs Rengar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sona
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Sona early game win rateSona50.0%
Rengar early game win rateRengar50.0%
Late Game
Rengar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Sona late game win rateSona33.3%
Rengar late game win rateRengar66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Sona and Rengar, with Sona holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Rengar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Sona. Extended games heavily favor Rengar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Sona has the edge early, but Rengar gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Sona Runes Against Rengar

Inspiration rune tree - Sona primary runes vs RengarInspiration
First Strike - best Sona rune vs RengarCash Back - best Sona rune vs RengarBiscuit Delivery - best Sona rune vs RengarApproach Velocity - best Sona rune vs Rengar
Resolve rune tree - Sona secondary runes vs RengarResolve
Shield Bash - best Sona rune vs RengarRevitalize - best Sona rune vs Rengar
100.0% WR

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


Sona matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.31%4131.03158,04938.1%50.0%
46.69%3170.93418,30344.8%48.7%
48.81%2951.03108,92745.0%51.1%
51.09%2290.93688,31351.2%50.9%
48.00%2001.03578,23943.9%52.0%
50.00%1961.03248,36050.5%49.5%
48.00%1750.93308,64541.8%53.1%
58.33%1681.03638,53857.5%59.0%
44.64%1681.03248,51250.0%40.4%
49.68%1570.93618,59541.7%56.5%
43.71%1510.93448,56446.9%41.4%
51.85%1350.93428,48850.0%53.5%
56.35%1261.02818,40055.9%56.7%
45.90%1220.93188,42240.7%50.0%
59.50%1211.03508,52962.3%56.7%
55.83%1201.04058,50056.4%55.4%
53.98%1130.93408,55456.0%52.4%
50.47%1071.03608,38852.7%48.1%
56.25%960.93238,80352.8%58.3%
39.08%870.93698,30139.5%38.6%
47.06%850.94168,23739.5%53.2%
55.84%770.93279,05051.9%58.0%
56.52%691.03588,46255.0%58.6%
61.76%681.03718,49275.0%50.0%
44.62%650.93688,53946.4%43.2%
57.81%640.93859,01555.6%59.5%
52.46%610.93668,26753.6%51.5%
53.57%560.93608,39954.8%52.0%
53.70%541.03259,02639.1%64.5%
60.78%510.94479,16768.0%53.9%
45.83%480.93588,57152.0%39.1%
45.65%460.93488,59950.0%41.7%
47.62%421.03839,00150.0%46.1%
40.48%420.93729,56538.5%41.4%
55.56%271.13478,42741.7%66.7%
44.44%270.83418,41242.9%46.1%
56.52%230.93129,00870.0%46.1%
52.38%211.03489,25133.3%66.7%
68.42%190.84308,28858.3%85.7%
47.37%190.83507,60960.0%33.3%
33.33%181.13609,45928.6%36.4%
55.56%180.93319,69957.1%54.5%
29.41%171.13749,26520.0%33.3%
43.75%160.93248,91450.0%40.0%
53.33%150.93329,14466.7%50.0%
64.29%141.23638,21083.3%50.0%
69.23%131.136510,383100.0%60.0%
53.85%131.13208,95062.5%40.0%
69.23%131.03728,99462.5%80.0%
66.67%120.84298,94366.7%66.7%
70.00%101.03699,30783.3%50.0%
44.44%90.94097,16328.6%100.0%
66.67%91.04308,73250.0%80.0%
55.56%91.13158,68840.0%75.0%
66.67%91.248010,17550.0%80.0%
62.50%81.44569,00260.0%66.7%
62.50%80.932010,591100.0%57.1%
25.00%80.83959,7830.0%28.6%
28.57%71.12856,02020.0%50.0%
71.43%70.93319,27733.3%100.0%
57.14%70.93758,82366.7%50.0%
50.00%61.44029,771100.0%40.0%
50.00%60.94747,21325.0%100.0%
60.00%51.63216,25660.0%0.0%
60.00%50.926210,138100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.13935,85050.0%33.3%
20.00%50.94386,83533.3%0.0%
60.00%52.94428,279100.0%0.0%

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Sona vs Rengar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sona do against Rengar in League of Legends?

Rengar wins the Sona vs Rengar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Sona's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Sona do against Rengar in the early game?

In the early game, Sona has the advantage against Rengar with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Rengar in the late game?

In the late game, Rengar takes over the Sona vs Rengar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Rengar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sona vs Rengar matchup?

Rengar wins the matchup against Sona with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Rengar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Sona build against Rengar?

The best Sona build against Rengar includes Staff of Flowing Water, Ardent Censer, Diadem of Songs with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Sona runes against Rengar?

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

Does Sona counter Rengar?

No, Sona struggles against Rengar with only a 40.0% win rate. Rengar has the advantage in this matchup. Sona players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Rengar's lead.

How do I play Sona against Rengar?

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