Sona - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Sonavs Vi

ASupportMage
Patch26.11
Matches587,102
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sona vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Sona wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vi based on 5 games. Vi wins the early laning phase while Sona scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Sona build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Sona vs Vi 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.

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Sona - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Sona
60.0% WR
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Vi vs Sona matchup - 40.0% win rate
Vi
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Sona vs Vi Matchup?

Sona wins the Sona vs Vi matchup
Winner
Sona
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.0
CS / min
2.2
326
DMG / min
643
9,273
Gold / game
11,551
544
Heal / min
149
467
DMG Mitigated / min
727
0.4
CC / min
0.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Sona vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Sona vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Sona wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vi's 40.0%, giving Sona a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vi controls the early laning stage, but Sona outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vi needs to press advantages before Sona reaches their power spikes, while Sona should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vi leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sona players can confidently pick into Vi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vi 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 Vi Laning Phase Breakdown

Vi wins the laning phase against Sona in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Sona
2.2Vi
Vi significantly out-farms Sona by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 19 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vi a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Sona players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
326Sona
643Vi
Vi heavily out-damages Sona by 317 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 Vi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,273Sona
11,551Vi
Vi generates a commanding 2,278 more gold per game than Sona. This substantial economic advantage means Vi 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
0.9Vi
Vi 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 Vi coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,011Sona
876Vi
Sona heals and mitigates 135 more damage per minute than Vi, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Sona to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Vi.

Best Sona Build Against Vi

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Vi, providing the mobility and stats Sona needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Sona against Vi 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Sona vs Vi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Sona early game win rateSona0.0%
Vi early game win rateVi100.0%
Late Game
Sona
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Sona late game win rateSona100.0%
Vi late game win rateVi0.0%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Sona. This lopsided early game means Vi 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Vi. Extended games heavily favor Sona, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Vi must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Sona reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Sona survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Sona Runes Against Vi

Sorcery rune tree - Sona primary runes vs ViSorcery
Summon Aery - best Sona rune vs ViManaflow Band - best Sona rune vs ViCelerity - best Sona rune vs ViGathering Storm - best Sona rune vs Vi
Precision rune tree - Sona secondary runes vs ViPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Sona rune vs ViLegend: Haste - best Sona rune vs Vi
100.0% WR

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


Sona matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
58.78%1481.03178,81156.5%60.5%
48.09%1311.03508,19547.8%48.4%
54.70%1171.03118,95840.0%65.7%
54.00%1000.93618,64043.1%65.3%
45.45%990.93748,27141.7%49.0%
50.00%921.03328,57431.7%64.7%
48.35%911.03808,75542.2%54.4%
44.12%680.93428,20641.2%47.1%
56.06%661.03369,11456.5%55.8%
44.07%591.03839,27427.3%54.0%
56.14%571.03549,26261.9%52.8%
69.81%531.03578,72767.7%72.7%
45.28%530.93208,77547.8%43.3%
50.00%520.93189,25236.4%60.0%
62.75%510.93288,82451.9%75.0%
56.86%510.93269,03140.0%67.7%
42.55%470.92988,34240.0%43.8%
46.81%470.93398,18158.3%34.8%
60.00%451.04378,33765.4%52.6%
48.84%430.94039,07336.8%58.3%
45.95%370.93397,93456.3%38.1%
38.24%340.84028,35150.0%27.8%
38.71%310.93237,99338.9%38.5%
45.16%311.14088,91825.0%66.7%
43.33%301.13228,62330.8%52.9%
43.33%301.03669,08046.1%41.2%
55.17%290.93678,26256.3%53.9%
44.00%251.02957,35737.5%55.6%
41.67%240.93568,43727.3%53.9%
39.13%231.13417,53547.1%16.7%
72.73%220.94179,06957.1%80.0%
45.45%221.03387,76160.0%33.3%
66.67%210.93738,23554.5%80.0%
60.00%200.93768,49175.0%37.5%
50.00%200.94258,62975.0%33.3%
38.89%181.34219,35033.3%44.4%
72.73%110.93309,473100.0%57.1%
30.00%100.93708,23225.0%33.3%
66.67%91.73699,31850.0%80.0%
33.33%90.83117,44440.0%25.0%
87.50%80.93478,88266.7%100.0%
62.50%81.35229,23033.3%80.0%
50.00%80.93469,94066.7%40.0%
57.14%70.93097,19625.0%100.0%
57.14%70.93178,82075.0%33.3%
28.57%71.83799,55150.0%20.0%
83.33%60.948311,04650.0%100.0%
16.67%61.03749,4950.0%20.0%
60.00%51.03269,2730.0%100.0%
40.00%51.13069,5430.0%50.0%
40.00%50.92738,7630.0%66.7%
40.00%52.23877,8530.0%66.7%
40.00%51.14708,14433.3%50.0%
40.00%51.13377,58850.0%33.3%

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Sona vs Vi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sona do against Vi in League of Legends?

Sona wins the Sona vs Vi matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vi's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Sona do against Vi in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Sona with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Vi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Sona do against Vi in the late game?

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

Who wins the Sona vs Vi matchup?

Sona wins the matchup against Vi with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Sona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Sona build against Vi?

The best Sona build against Vi includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, 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 Vi?

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

Does Sona counter Vi?

Yes, Sona has a favorable matchup against Vi with a 60.0% win rate. Sona strongly counters Vi in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Sona against Vi?

When playing Sona against Vi, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Vi. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.