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

Sona

Champion 2

Zilean

49.5%

Sona win rate vs Zilean

Skill matchup — could go either way

495

Games Analyzed

49.5%

Sona WR

50.5%

Zilean WR

-40

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Sona Level 6

Zilean Level 6

Sona 1 item

Zilean 1 item

Zilean Teamfights

Sona 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Sona is strongest late game while Zilean 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.

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.

Sona Win Condition

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

Zilean Win Condition

R revive on carry, double bomb stun, E speed/slow

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 Zilean's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Zilean's engage tool

Zilean

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 Sona's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Sona's engage tool

Sona's Worst Matchups

Zilean's Worst Matchups

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