Zilean vs Sona SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Sona

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Control brush to deny Sona's poke and secure engage angles for your ADC.
Use (Q) bomb zones to pressure and create windows for your ADC to trade safely.
Prioritize protecting your ADC from (R) by holding (R) for clutch revives and speed boosts.

Trading pattern

Use double (Q) bombs on slowed or stationary targets to force Sona back and open ADC follow-up.
Hold (E) speed for your ADC's engage or disengage, especially to dodge Sona's empowered autos.
Avoid standing near enemy hook range and bait (R) before committing to all-ins.

Danger windows

Respect (R) stun during her all-in attempts; avoid clustering for easy catches.
Beware of Sona empowered autos combined with (Q) poke when your (R) is down.
Watch for Sona stepping up without minion cover to poke; punish her overextension with zone bombs.

Early game

Win the level 2 race with double bomb and (E) speed to enable your ADC's aggression.
Deny Sona brush control to limit her poke angles and reduce her aura stacking.
Coordinate wave crashes with your ADC before roaming to keep them safe and maintain lane pressure.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your double bomb plus (E) speed combo; use it to contest lane priority aggressively.
Level 3 grants (W) for quick double bomb resets, increasing poke and pick potential.
Level 6 (R) enables confident all-ins or peel, forcing Sona to hesitate on engages.

Win conditions

Convert bomb zone control into denied enemy ADC positioning and safe windows for your ADC's damage.
Use (R) to negate enemy burst or engage, enabling your ADC to kite or re-engage effectively.
Secure river vision and coordinate roams after wave crashes to pressure mid and set up dragon safely.