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Xerath vs Sona SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs Sona

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) and (W) poke to control lane space and deny Sona's ADC access early.
Hold (E) for peel to protect your ADC from Sona's engage or (R) follow-up.
Control bot brush and river vision to prevent Sona from finding engage angles or roaming safely.

Trading pattern

Use (W) slow to land (Q) poke, then hold (E) for defensive peel against (R).
Avoid charging (Q) when (R) is up to prevent counter-engage.
Sync poke with your ADC's follow-up to maximize pressure and zone Sona's ADC.

Danger windows

Respect (R) stun during engages, especially with enemy ADC follow-up.
Watch for Sona stepping into brush without vision; she may set up (R) or poke angles.
Enemy ADC and Sona's empowered autos combined with (R) create high burst windows to peel for your ADC.

Early game

Win level 2 by coordinating (Q)(W) poke with your ADC before Sona's sustain kicks in.
Deny brush control to limit Sona's engage and protect your ADC's positioning.
Crash wave before roaming to keep ADC safe and punish Sona's low early lane pressure.

Power spikes

Level 2: Your poke and (E) stun enable stronger trades before Sona's sustain.
Level 6: Your (R) long-range follow-up counters (R) engage and enables picks.
First AP item: Boosts your poke damage, increasing lane pressure and ADC access denial.

Win conditions

Convert poke and brush control into denied enemy ADC positioning and safer ADC trades.
Use (R) windows for picks or disengage to secure dragon vision and objective setup.
Roam after crashing waves with ADC safe to extend pressure mid or reset vision line around river.

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

Updated Jun 9, 2026New matchup