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
Shen
VS
Champion 2
Sona
vs

44.1%
Shen win rate vs Sona
Sona hard counters Shen
136
Games Analyzed
44.1%
Shen WR
55.9%
Sona WR
-470
Avg Gold Diff @15
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Sona
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongLate game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Power Spike Timeline
Shen
Level 6
Sona
Level 6
Shen
1 item
Sona
1 item
Shen
Teamfights
Sona
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Shen is strongest mid game while Sona peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Shen deals Mixed damage while Sona deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a utility style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Range Advantage
Sona has range advantage. Shen should look for short trades when Sona uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Shen's Weakness
Shen's main weakness: Waveclear, splitpushers while R down, poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Sona Win Condition
Aura buffs scale, R stun, heal/shield spam late
Recommended Items
Shen
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Sona's AP damage and CC
Sona
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game
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