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

Sonavs Vi

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Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Sona vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vi wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Sona based on 6 games. Sona wins the early laning phase while Vi 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.

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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Vi - 33.3% win rateVi(33.3%)
Sona - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Sona
33.3% WR
VS
Vi vs Sona matchup - 66.7% win rate
Vi
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Sona vs Vi Matchup?

Vi wins the Sona vs Vi matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
0.8
CS / min
1.8
304
DMG / min
666
9,104
Gold / game
11,471
675
Heal / min
68
419
DMG Mitigated / min
613
0.5
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Sona vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Sona vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Sona's 33.3%, giving Vi a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sona controls the early laning stage, but Vi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sona needs to press advantages before Vi reaches their power spikes, while Vi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Vi leads by 1.0 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi 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 Vi 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 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
0.8Sona
1.8Vi
Vi significantly out-farms Sona by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 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
304Sona
666Vi
Vi heavily out-damages Sona by 362 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
9,104Sona
11,471Vi
Vi generates a commanding 2,367 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
0.5Sona
0.9Vi
Vi provides 0.3 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
1,094Sona
681Vi
Sona vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 412 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sona can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing 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
Sona
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Sona early game win rateSona50.0%
Vi early game win rateVi50.0%
Late Game
Vi
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Sona late game win rateSona25.0%
Vi late game win rateVi75.0%

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

Vi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Sona. Extended games heavily favor Vi, 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 Vi 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 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
Resolve rune tree - Sona secondary runes vs ViResolve
Revitalize - best Sona rune vs ViConditioning - best Sona rune vs Vi
100.0% WR

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


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 Vi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sona do against Vi in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Sona vs Vi matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Sona's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Sona do against Vi in the early game?

In the early game, Sona has the advantage against Vi 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 Vi in the late game?

In the late game, Vi takes over the Sona vs Vi matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Sona vs Vi matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Sona with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 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 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 Vi?

The best Sona runes against Vi use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve 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?

No, Sona struggles against Vi with only a 33.3% win rate. Vi has the advantage in this matchup. Sona players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vi's lead.

How do I play Sona against Vi?

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