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
Sona
VS
Champion 2
Pyke
vs

49.3%
Sona win rate vs Pyke
Skill matchup — could go either way
673
Games Analyzed
49.3%
Sona WR
50.7%
Pyke WR
-53
Avg Gold Diff @15
Sona
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongLate game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Pyke
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesHail of Blades / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Pyke
Level 2
Sona
Level 6
Pyke
Level 6
Sona
1 item
Pyke
1 item
Sona
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Sona is strongest late game while Pyke peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Sona deals AP damage while Pyke deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Sona has range advantage. Pyke 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 Sona's Weakness
Sona's main weakness: Squishy, weak early, all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Sona Win Condition
Aura buffs scale, R stun, heal/shield spam late
Pyke Win Condition
Hook picks, R execute resets share gold, roam from support
Recommended Items
Sona
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Pyke's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Pyke
Umbral Glaive
Core
Build every game
Edge of Night
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Sona's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Sona's burst
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