Power Chord
Plan the empowered attack before casting the third spell; do not accept unsafe range just to spend it immediately.
Reviewed guide · Patch 26.15
Sona Classic guide
Maven of the StringsA lane-sustain and aura support who builds small positional advantages, then uses Crescendo to decide clustered fights.
How Sona wins
Sona is rewarded for sequencing. Every spell changes the next Power Chord, so the correct aura is also preparation for the next empowered attack.
Riot static artwork · Data Dragon 16.15.1
Sona splash art and skins
5 skin splash references are attached to this Classic champion record. A “Classic skin” badge comes directly from the Data Dragon name; other entries are visual references and do not independently claim current in-client availability.
Sweetheart Sona
Skin reference
Star Guardian Sona
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Immortal Journey Sona
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Prestige Immortal Journey Sona
Skin reference
Spirit Blossom Springs Sona
Skin referenceAbilities and practical use
Hymn of Valor
Pressure when the lane cannot answer and use the aura to strengthen an allied trade.
Aria of Perseverance
Heal before the lane becomes critical, while keeping enough mana for the next real exchange.
Song of Celerity
Use for approach, retreat and rotation tempo rather than as an automatic filler cast.
Crescendo
Hold for multiple targets or the diver that must be stopped; range safety is part of the spell's value.
Community build snapshot
Patch 26.15 build route
Community snapshot for Patch 26.15. The source also shows alternate support starts, so adapt to lane safety and recall timing.
Start
- Faerie Charm
- Health Potion
Core route
- Ruby Sightstone
- Shurelya's Reverie
- Locket of the Iron Solari
- Stark's Fervor
Boots
- Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Summoner spells
- Flash
- Exhaust
Skill priority
Q → W → E
Runes
- Marks
- Minor Mark of Armor
- Seals
- Seal of Armor
- Glyphs
- Glyph of Magic Resist
- Quints
- Quintessence of Gold
The page uses defensive slots and passive gold to survive lane while funding the older support economy.
Masteries
1 Offense13 Defense16 Utility
The 1/13/16 allocation combines support utility with enough durability to step into aura and Power Chord range.
Lane and map plan
Early lane
Trade only when Q and the allied marksman can act together; protect mana for the opponent's next engage.
First recall
Secure vision and mana access, then return before the lane loses control of its brush and river entrances.
Mid game
Move in the center of the team, cycle the needed aura and keep a safe line for a multi-target Crescendo.
Power spikes
Level 3
All three basic auras unlock deliberate Power Chord selection and better trade control.
Level 6
Crescendo changes Sona from gradual lane pressure into a decisive team-fight threat.
First support active
A completed team item adds a second fight-changing button beyond Crescendo.
What changes the lane
Low-pressure sustain lanes
Use Q and Power Chord to create a health lead without exhausting the mana needed for the next wave.
Hard engage
Respect fog and flash ranges; hold Crescendo or Exhaust for the actual commitment.
Long-range poke
Stand off the obvious line, use movement aura to reduce clean hits and avoid healing every small instance immediately.
Differences from modern League
- Classic Sona's aura and Power Chord rhythm should be learned from the displayed kit rather than modern muscle memory.
- Gold quintessences, 1/13/16 masteries and old support actives define the economy.
- Vision purchases compete directly with item progress, so a listed build is a route rather than a guaranteed timing.
How to read this guide
Riot's official material confirms the live Patch 26.15 Classic scope and 60-champion structure. The build, rune, mastery and skill-order snapshot above is community evidence from METAsrc, reviewed on 2026-08-10. P/Q/W/E/R names and mechanic terminology were independently checked against Riot Data Dragon 16.15.1. Lane plans, timing windows and matchup archetypes remain original editorial analysis; they are not measured win-rate or counter claims.