Sona - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Sonavs Shaco

SSupportMage
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sona vs Shaco is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Sona wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Shaco based on 60 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 Shaco 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
Shaco - 53.3% win rateShaco(53.3%)
Sona - 53.3% win rate in this matchup
Sona
53.3% WR
VS
Shaco vs Sona matchup - 46.7% win rate
Shaco
46.7% WR

Who Wins the Sona vs Shaco Matchup?

Sona wins the Sona vs Shaco matchup
Winner
Sona
Matches: 60
53.3%
Win Rate
46.7%
0.9
CS / min
1.5
356
DMG / min
677
8,520
Gold / game
9,164
729
Heal / min
90
489
DMG Mitigated / min
326
0.5
CC / min
1.2
56.7%
Early Game WR
43.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Sona vs Shaco Matchup Summary

The Sona vs Shaco matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 60 recent matches analyzed, Sona wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Shaco's 46.7%, giving Sona a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Sona dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Shaco players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sona leads by 802 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sona players can confidently pick into Shaco and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Shaco 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 Shaco Laning Phase Breakdown

Shaco wins the laning phase against Sona in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Sona
1.5Shaco
Shaco edges out Sona by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Shaco.
Damage
356Sona
677Shaco
Shaco heavily out-damages Sona by 320 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 Shaco's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,520Sona
9,164Shaco
Shaco earns 644 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 Shaco slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Sona
1.2Shaco
Shaco provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Sona, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Shaco coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,218Sona
416Shaco
Sona vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 802 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sona can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Shaco is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Shaco, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Sona Build Against Shaco

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Shaco, providing the mobility and stats Sona needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sona against Shaco are Dawncore, Echoes of Helia and Moonstone Renewer. This combination gives Sona an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 83.3% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shaco. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sona vs Shaco matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sona
56.7%
+13.3% advantage
Sona early game win rateSona56.7%
Shaco early game win rateShaco43.3%
Late Game
Sona
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Sona late game win rateSona50.0%
Shaco late game win rateShaco50.0%

Sona dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.7% win rate — a 13.3 percentage point lead over Shaco. This lopsided early game means Sona can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Sona at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Shaco. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Sona Runes Against Shaco

Sorcery rune tree - Sona primary runes vs ShacoSorcery
Summon Aery - best Sona rune vs ShacoManaflow Band - best Sona rune vs ShacoTranscendence - best Sona rune vs ShacoScorch - best Sona rune vs Shaco
Precision rune tree - Sona secondary runes vs ShacoPrecision
Cut Down - best Sona rune vs ShacoPresence of Mind - best Sona rune vs Shaco
60.0% WR

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


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
45.32%4701.03188,05435.8%53.8%
49.73%3640.93468,34248.7%50.9%
50.15%3371.03178,82446.9%52.1%
53.85%2471.03678,45351.9%56.0%
48.37%2151.03598,30342.9%53.6%
49.29%2111.03298,33250.9%47.6%
50.54%1860.93378,67546.0%54.5%
45.65%1841.03228,43948.8%43.1%
56.82%1760.93628,42558.8%55.0%
47.16%1760.93508,42238.3%54.7%
45.14%1750.93458,60047.2%43.7%
50.98%1531.03438,43546.7%55.1%
55.63%1421.02878,21955.1%56.2%
47.48%1390.93148,55243.3%50.6%
55.91%1271.03458,58559.7%52.3%
55.93%1180.94048,45859.6%53.0%
56.03%1161.03568,63558.5%54.0%
55.26%1141.03208,54758.0%53.1%
50.00%1060.92998,29744.4%54.1%
41.58%1010.93668,13543.1%40.0%
59.77%870.93289,14153.3%63.2%
47.13%870.84198,36343.6%50.0%
55.13%781.03698,60867.7%45.5%
54.55%771.03628,71356.4%52.6%
46.05%760.93678,31743.2%48.7%
50.70%710.93928,61451.5%50.0%
54.41%680.93859,23453.6%55.0%
53.33%600.93568,52056.7%50.0%
52.54%590.94358,91148.3%56.7%
50.00%561.13318,57835.7%64.3%
44.44%541.03438,19948.4%39.1%
42.00%500.93538,37946.1%37.5%
46.67%450.93719,68735.7%51.6%
48.84%431.03838,99543.8%51.9%
44.83%290.93558,60246.1%43.8%
44.83%291.13568,31338.5%50.0%
48.15%270.93048,74350.0%46.7%
65.38%260.84419,21254.5%73.3%
39.13%231.23779,23225.0%46.7%
55.00%200.93588,03570.0%40.0%
60.00%200.93328,99166.7%54.5%
38.89%181.13378,86837.5%40.0%
50.00%181.03468,46533.3%66.7%
62.50%161.23758,51175.0%50.0%
31.25%160.83349,39320.0%36.4%
50.00%160.93339,13066.7%46.1%
50.00%141.13568,62450.0%50.0%
75.00%121.137510,853100.0%70.0%
66.67%121.03398,21371.4%60.0%
66.67%120.84319,65566.7%66.7%
72.73%110.93538,54471.4%75.0%
54.55%111.13057,70342.9%75.0%
30.00%101.13517,28314.3%66.7%
70.00%100.93248,95560.0%80.0%
44.44%91.44047,18516.7%100.0%
66.67%91.04308,73250.0%80.0%
22.22%90.74149,6060.0%28.6%
66.67%91.245810,03060.0%75.0%
71.43%71.44859,41975.0%66.7%
57.14%70.932511,3730.0%57.1%
33.33%60.93129,7200.0%50.0%
33.33%60.84267,42733.3%33.3%
66.67%61.75599,44875.0%50.0%
66.67%61.73549,25150.0%75.0%
66.67%60.94578,59733.3%100.0%
50.00%61.54379,86950.0%50.0%
60.00%51.63216,25660.0%0.0%
40.00%50.93037,678100.0%0.0%
60.00%50.926210,138100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.13935,85050.0%33.3%
60.00%52.94428,279100.0%0.0%
60.00%50.82686,71533.3%100.0%

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Sona vs Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sona do against Shaco in League of Legends?

Sona wins the Sona vs Shaco matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Shaco's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 60 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Sona do against Shaco in the early game?

In the early game, Sona has the advantage against Shaco with a 56.7% win rate versus 43.3%. 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 Shaco in the late game?

In the late game, Sona takes over the Sona vs Shaco matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Sona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sona vs Shaco matchup?

Sona wins the matchup against Shaco with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Sona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 60 games analyzed.

What is the best Sona build against Shaco?

The best Sona build against Shaco includes Dawncore, Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 83.3% 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 Shaco?

The best Sona runes against Shaco use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Sona vs Shaco matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Sona counter Shaco?

Yes, Sona has a favorable matchup against Shaco with a 53.3% win rate. Sona strongly counters Shaco in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Sona against Shaco?

When playing Sona against Shaco, 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.