Sona - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
3.6%

Sonavs Shaco

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Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sona vs Shaco is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Sona wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Shaco based on 26 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.

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Shaco - 50.0% win rateShaco(50.0%)
Sona - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Sona
50.0% WR
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Shaco vs Sona matchup - 50.0% win rate
Shaco
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Sona vs Shaco Matchup?

Sona wins the Sona vs Shaco matchup
Winner
Sona
Matches: 26
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.0
CS / min
1.4
338
DMG / min
620
9,540
Gold / game
10,306
784
Heal / min
92
488
DMG Mitigated / min
341
0.6
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Sona vs Shaco Matchup Summary

The Sona vs Shaco matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Sona wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Shaco's 50.0%, giving Sona a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Sona holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Shaco can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sona leads by 839 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sona has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Shaco's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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
1.0Sona
1.4Shaco
Shaco edges out Sona by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Shaco.
Damage
338Sona
620Shaco
Shaco heavily out-damages Sona by 282 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
9,540Sona
10,306Shaco
Shaco earns 766 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
0.6Sona
1.1Shaco
Shaco provides 0.5 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
1,272Sona
432Shaco
Sona vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 839 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

Boots of Swiftness 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 Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer and Diadem of Songs. 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 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing 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
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Sona early game win rateSona50.0%
Shaco early game win rateShaco50.0%
Late Game
Sona
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Sona late game win rateSona50.0%
Shaco late game win rateShaco50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Sona and Shaco, 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.

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.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Sona nor Shaco has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

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 ShacoCelerity - best Sona rune vs ShacoGathering Storm - best Sona rune vs Shaco
Resolve rune tree - Sona secondary runes vs ShacoResolve
Conditioning - best Sona rune vs ShacoRevitalize - best Sona rune vs Shaco
100.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Sona maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Shaco.


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 Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sona do against Shaco in League of Legends?

Sona wins the Sona vs Shaco matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Shaco's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Sona do against Shaco in the early game?

In the early game, Sona has the advantage against Shaco 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 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 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Sona is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.

What is the best Sona build against Shaco?

The best Sona build against Shaco includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Diadem of Songs 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 Shaco?

The best Sona runes against Shaco use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 50.0% win rate. Sona slightly edges out Shaco in lane based on current patch 26.7 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.