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Alistar vs Sona SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Alistar vs Sona

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to threaten (W)+(Q) engages and deny Sona's poke angles.
Win short all-ins by coordinating knockups with ADC follow-up before Sona hits level 6.
Control river vision to secure safe roam windows and prevent Sona's mid pressure.

Trading pattern

Threaten (W)+(Q) from brush only when ADC can follow up immediately.
Punish Sona's poke cooldowns by creating engage windows with ADC follow-up.
Back off after (W)+(Q) use to avoid poke or counter-engage without cooldowns.

Danger windows

Avoid engaging without ADC follow-up when (W)+(Q) is down or wave blocks angle.
Respect Sona's empowered (E) slow when she uses it to kite or disengage.
(R) can punish engages lacking vision or ADC support, so play cautiously.

Early game

Fight for level 2 to unlock (W)+(Q) and force Sona to respect engage range.
Hold brush to punish Sona stepping up for poke and deny her safe angles.
Avoid pushing early to keep engage angles and prevent Sona's safe harassment.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (W)+(Q) all-in, enabling strong engage windows with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 adds (E) stun, increasing threat and peel potential around brush control.
Level 6 (R) boosts durability for tower dives and extended fights, enabling aggressive plays.

Win conditions

Control brush and force Sona off the wave to deny her poke and ADC access.
Use level 2 and 3 all-in windows with ADC follow-up to build early health leads.
Leverage (R) for tower dives or peeling carries in teamfights to secure objectives.

Tip: For Alistar vs Sona, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup