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
Xerath
VS
Champion 2
Sona
vs

45.6%
Xerath win rate vs Sona
Sona has the edge
844
Games Analyzed
45.6%
Xerath WR
54.4%
Sona WR
-350
Avg Gold Diff @15
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Sona
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongLate game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Power Spike Timeline
Xerath
Level 6
Sona
Level 6
Xerath
1 item
Sona
1 item
Xerath
2 items
Sona
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Xerath 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.
Exploit Xerath's Weakness
Xerath's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, immobile, all skill-shots. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Sona Win Condition
Aura buffs scale, R stun, heal/shield spam late
Recommended Items
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
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's Worst Matchups
Sona's Worst Matchups
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