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
Xerath
vs

60.5%
Sona win rate vs Xerath
Sona hard counters Xerath
372
Games Analyzed
60.5%
Sona WR
39.5%
Xerath WR
+838
Avg Gold Diff @15
Sona
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongLate game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Sona
Level 6
Xerath
Level 6
Sona
1 item
Xerath
1 item
Xerath
2 items
Sona
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Sona is strongest late game while Xerath peaks mid 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.
Exploit Xerath's Weakness
Xerath's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, immobile, all skill-shots. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Sona Win Condition
Aura buffs scale, R stun, heal/shield spam late
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Recommended Items
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 Xerath's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Xerath's engage tool
Xerath

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon'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's Worst Matchups
Xerath's Worst Matchups
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