How are champion matchup win rates calculated?

Win rates are calculated from thousands of ranked games in Emerald+ elo on the current patch. Data is sourced from OP.GG and updated regularly.

What does a 55% win rate matchup mean?

A 55% win rate means Champion 1 wins 55 out of every 100 games against Champion 2 in ranked. Anything above 52% is considered a favorable matchup.

Do matchup win rates change every patch?

Yes. Champion buffs, nerfs, item changes, and meta shifts can all affect matchup win rates. Our data updates with each new patch.

Should I always pick the counter champion?

Not necessarily. Comfort and experience on a champion often matter more than counter-picking, especially below Diamond. A 2-3% win rate difference is easily overcome by champion mastery.

What rank is the matchup data from?

All matchup data is sourced from Emerald+ ranked games to ensure the data reflects skilled play. Lower elo matchups can differ significantly.

Patch 26.9 Data

Champion Matchups

Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.

Champion 1

Bard

Champion 2

Sona

51.0%

Bard win rate vs Sona

Skill matchup — could go either way

1,121

Games Analyzed

51.0%

Bard WR

49.0%

Sona WR

+82

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Bard Level 1

Bard Level 6

Sona Level 6

Sona 1 item

Bard Chime scaling

Sona 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Bard is strongest mid game while Sona peaks late game. Play around your power window.

MR Priority

Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.

Mirror Playstyle

Both champions play a utility style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.

Exploit Sona's Weakness

Sona's main weakness: Squishy, weak early, all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Bard Win Condition

Roam with E portals, R Tempered Fate playmaking, meep damage

Sona Win Condition

Aura buffs scale, R stun, heal/shield spam late

Recommended Items

Bard

Imperial Mandate

Core

Build every game

Dead Man's Plate

Core

Build every game

Zhonya's

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Sona's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Sona's engage tool

Sona

Moonstone Renewer

Core

Build every game

Staff of Flowing Water

Core

Build every game

Redemption

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Bard's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Bard's engage tool

Bard's Worst Matchups

Sona's Worst Matchups

Need a fresh account to practice matchups?

Browse LoL Smurfs