Sona vs Yuumi
Skill matchup
Build vs Yuumi
Build adapted to this matchup
Recommended items for Sona: Tear of the Goddess, Echoes of Helia, Diadem of Songs, Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Dream Maker, Moonstone Renewer, Bloodsong, Oblivion Orb.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti CC
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Yuumi's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Periodically, when Yuumi strikes a champion with an attack or ability, she restores health to herself and the next ally she Attaches to.While Attached, Yuumi generates a special bond with her allies. The ally with the strongest bond enhances Yuumi's abilities while she is Attached to them.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6.5s | 0s | 10s | – |
| 6 | 6.5s | 0s | 10s | 2m |
| 9 | 6.5s | 0s | 10s | 2m |
| 11 | 6.5s | 0s | 10s | 1m50 |
| 16 | 6.5s | 0s | 10s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 6.5s | 0s | 10s | 1m40 |
Playing as Sona
Tips to maximize your impact
- Choose your last spell
Choose the spell you cast before Power Chord (passive): after Hymn of Valor (Q), the auto deals more damage, and after Aria of Perseverance (W), it weakens the target.
- Tag your allies with your aura
After each spell, move close to your allies: your aura gives them a damage, shield or speed bonus depending on the spell.
- Build up Accelerando
Hit champions with Hymn of Valor (Q) and shield allies with Aria of Perseverance (W): Power Chord (passive) gives you ability haste, then reduces the cooldown of Crescendo (R).
- Crescendo on several enemies
Save Crescendo (R) for when several enemies are in front of you: it stuns them all and deals damage to them.
Playing against Yuumi
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Stay behind your minions
Keep minions between you and her: Prowling Projectile (Q) stops on the first enemy hit, and once accelerated, it slows hard.
- CC her as soon as she detaches
If you have CC, save it for the moment she detaches: once immobilized, she can't recast You and Me! (W) for a while.
- Focus the champion carrying her
Focus the champion carrying Yuumi: attached with You and Me! (W), she can only be targeted by towers, and without them she's left exposed.
- Cut her healing
If you have Grievous Wounds, apply it to the champion carrying her: they receive her healing, including from Final Chapter (R).
Patch 16.21.1