Soundwaves - Diamond Sona
Sona · Support · by Encross
Build
Vision Ward125gClick to Consume: Places an invisible ward that reveals the surrounding area and invisible units in the area for 3 minutes. Revealing a ward in this manner grants a portion of the gold reward when that unit is killed.Basic item — no components.
Faerie Charm180gMana Regen3 / 5sBasic item — no components.
2Health Potion35gClick to Consume: Restores 150 Health over 15 seconds. Limited to 5 at one time.Basic item — no components.
1Philosopher's Stone700g (340g to combine)Health Regen7 / 5sMana Regen9 / 5sTransmute: 5 Gold per 10 seconds.Recipe
2Ruby Sightstone1,700g (75g to combine)Health380Ward Refresh: Holds 5 charges and refills upon visiting the shop.Active: Consumes a charge to place an invisible ward that reveals the surrounding area for 3 minutes (maximum 3 wards placed from this item at once).Recipe
3Ionian Boots of Lucidity1,000g (675g to combine)Light Step: 15% Cooldown ReductionEnhanced Movement: 45 Move Speed "This item is dedicated in honor of Ionia's victory over Noxus in the Rematch for the Southern Provinces on 10 December, 20 CLE."Recipe
4Locket of the Iron Solari2,225g (750g to combine)Health300Armor35Solari Resilience: Grants nearby allied champions 15 Health Regen per 5 seconds.Active: 60s Grants a Shield to nearby allies for 5 seconds that absorbs up to damage.Recipe
5Twin Shadows1,900g (735g to combine)Ability Power40Magic Resist40Move Speed6%Active: 120s Summons up to 2 invulnerable ghosts that seek out the two nearest enemy champions for 6 seconds. If a ghost reaches its target, it reveals the target and Slows their Move Speed by 40% for 2.5 seconds (120 second cooldown).Recipe
6Runic Bulwark2,950g (400g to combine)Health300Armor20Magic Resist30Aura - Legion: Grants nearby allies 10 Armor and 25 Magic Resist. This effect is increased by 50% on allied minions.Recipe
Runic Bulwark2,950g (400g to combine)Health300Armor20Magic Resist30Aura - Legion: Grants nearby allies 10 Armor and 25 Magic Resist. This effect is increased by 50% on allied minions.RecipeTwin Shadows1,900g (735g to combine)Ability Power40Magic Resist40Move Speed6%Active: 120s Summons up to 2 invulnerable ghosts that seek out the two nearest enemy champions for 6 seconds. If a ghost reaches its target, it reveals the target and Slows their Move Speed by 40% for 2.5 seconds (120 second cooldown).RecipeLocket of the Iron Solari2,225g (750g to combine)Health300Armor35Solari Resilience: Grants nearby allied champions 15 Health Regen per 5 seconds.Active: 60s Grants a Shield to nearby allies for 5 seconds that absorbs up to damage.RecipeIonian Boots of Lucidity1,000g (675g to combine)Light Step: 15% Cooldown ReductionEnhanced Movement: 45 Move Speed "This item is dedicated in honor of Ionia's victory over Noxus in the Rematch for the Southern Provinces on 10 December, 20 CLE."RecipeRuby Sightstone1,700g (75g to combine)Health380Ward Refresh: Holds 5 charges and refills upon visiting the shop.Active: Consumes a charge to place an invisible ward that reveals the surrounding area for 3 minutes (maximum 3 wards placed from this item at once).RecipePhilosopher's Stone700g (340g to combine)Health Regen7 / 5sMana Regen9 / 5sTransmute: 5 Gold per 10 seconds.Recipe
Boots of Speed325gEnhanced Movement: 25 Move SpeedBasic item — no components.Ionian Boots of Lucidity1,000g (675g to combine)Light Step: 15% Cooldown ReductionEnhanced Movement: 45 Move Speed "This item is dedicated in honor of Ionia's victory over Noxus in the Rematch for the Southern Provinces on 10 December, 20 CLE."Recipe
Morellonomicon2,200g (435g to combine)Ability Power75Mana Regen12 / 5sCooldown Reduction20%Morello's Hatred: Dealing magic damage to enemy champions below 40% Health inflicts Grievous Wounds for 4 seconds. (Grievous Wounds reduces incoming healing and regeneration effects by 50%.)Recipe
Twin Shadows1,900g (735g to combine)Ability Power40Magic Resist40Move Speed6%Active: 120s Summons up to 2 invulnerable ghosts that seek out the two nearest enemy champions for 6 seconds. If a ghost reaches its target, it reveals the target and Slows their Move Speed by 40% for 2.5 seconds (120 second cooldown).RecipeRunes and masteries
x9Mark of Magic PenetrationMark
x9Seal of ArmorSeal
x9Glyph of Magic ResistGlyph
x3Quintessence of HealthQuint
- Magic Penetration +9.00
- Health +78.00
- Armor +9.00
- Magic Resist +12.60
0/1Summoner's Wrath0/1Improves the Summoner Spells Exhaust, Ignite, Ghost, Surge, Rally, and PromoteExhaust Exhaust also reduces the target's Armor and Magic Resist by 10.Ignite While Ignite is on cooldown, gain 5 Ability Power and Attack Damage.Ghost Bonus Move Speed granted by Ghost is increased.Surge Increases the Attack Speed bonus by 5% and the Ability Power bonus by 10%.Rally Rally additionally gives Ability Power.Promote The Siege Rider's bonus Attack Damage aura also affects Champions.
0/4Fury0/4+1% Attack Speed per rank
0/4Sorcery0/4+1% Cooldown Reduction per rank
0/2Butcher0/2Basic attacks deal 2/4 bonus damage to minions and monsters
0/4Deadliness0/4+0.166/0.333/0.498/0.664 Attack Damage per levelNeeds 4 points spent higher in offense.
0/4Blast0/4+0.25/0.5/0.75/1 Ability Power per levelNeeds 4 points spent higher in offense.
0/1Destruction0/1Increase damage to turrets by 5%Needs 4 points spent higher in offense.
0/3Havoc0/3Increases damage dealt by 0.67%/1.33%/2%Needs 8 points spent higher in offense.
0/1Weapon Expertise0/1+8% Armor PenetrationNeeds 8 points spent higher in offense.Needs Deadliness at 4/4.
0/1Arcane Knowledge0/1+8% Magic PenetrationNeeds 8 points spent higher in offense.Needs Blast at 4/4.
0/2Lethality0/2+2.5%/5% Critical Strike Damage (5%/10% for melee)Needs 12 points spent higher in offense.
0/2Brute Force0/2+1.5/3 Attack DamageNeeds 12 points spent higher in offense.
0/3Mental Force0/3+2/4/6 Ability PowerNeeds 12 points spent higher in offense.
0/1Spellsword0/1Deals 5% of your Ability Power as magic damage on basic attacksNeeds 12 points spent higher in offense.
0/1Frenzy0/1Grants 10% attack speed for 2 seconds after landing a critical hitNeeds 16 points spent higher in offense.Needs Lethality at 2/2.
0/3Sunder0/3+2/4/6 LethalityNeeds 16 points spent higher in offense.
0/4Archmage0/4Increases Ability Power by 1.25%/2.5%/3.75%/5%Needs 16 points spent higher in offense.
0/1Executioner0/1Increases damage dealt by 5% to targets below 50% HealthNeeds 20 points spent higher in offense.
0/1Summoner's Resolve0/1Improves the Summoner Spells Cleanse, Heal, Smite, Barrier, and FortifyCleanse Extends the Tenacity buff duration.Heal Gain 5 Health per level.Smite Smite grants 10 gold per cast.Barrier Barrier's Shield is increased.Fortify Turrets deal splash damage around their target.
0/3Perseverance0/3Grants up to +2/4/6 Health Regen per 5 seconds based on missing Health
4/4Durability4/4+1.5/3/4.5/6 Health per level
0/2Tough Skin0/2Reduces damage taken from monsters by 1/2
3/3Hardiness3/3+2/4/6 ArmorNeeds 4 points spent higher in defense.
2/3Resistance2/3+2/4/6 Magic ResistNeeds 4 points spent higher in defense.
0/1Bladed Armor0/1Deals 6 damage to any enemy monster that attacks youNeeds 4 points spent higher in defense.Needs Tough Skin at 2/2.
0/2Unyielding0/2Reduces damage taken from enemy champions by 1/2Needs 8 points spent higher in defense.
0/2Relentless0/2Reduces the effectiveness of slows by 7.5%/15%Needs 8 points spent higher in defense.
0/1Veteran's Scars0/1+30 HealthNeeds 8 points spent higher in defense.Needs Durability at 4/4.
0/1Safeguard0/1Reduces damage taken from turrets by 5%Needs 8 points spent higher in defense.
0/1Block0/1Reduces damage taken from champion basic attacks by 3Needs 12 points spent higher in defense.Needs Unyielding at 2/2.
0/3Tenacious0/3Reduces the duration of crowd control effects by 5%/10%/15%Needs 12 points spent higher in defense.
0/3Juggernaut0/3Increases your maximum Health by 1.5%/2.75%/4%Needs 12 points spent higher in defense.
0/1Defender0/1Grants +1 Armor and Magic Resist for each nearby enemy championNeeds 16 points spent higher in defense.
0/3Legendary Armor0/3Increases bonus Armor and Magic Resist by +2%/4%/6%Needs 16 points spent higher in defense.
0/1Good Hands0/1Reduce time spent dead by 10%Needs 16 points spent higher in defense.
0/1Reinforced Armor0/1Reduce damage taken from critical strikes by 10%Needs 16 points spent higher in defense.
0/1Honor Guard0/1Reduces damage taken from all sources by 3%Needs 20 points spent higher in defense.
1/1Summoner's Insight1/1Improves the Summoner Spells Teleport, Flash, Clarity, Revive, and Clairvoyance.Teleport Teleport's channel time is reduced.Flash Reduces Flash's Cooldown by 15 seconds.Clarity Restores 25% more mana.Revive Revive temporarily grants the user 220-560 Health.Clairvoyance Retain sight on units revealed by Clairvoyance for 5 seconds.
0/3Wanderer0/3Grants +0.66%/1.33%/2% increased Movement Speed when out of combat
3/3Meditation3/3+1/2/3 Mana Regen per 5 seconds
0/1Improved Recall0/1Reduces the cast time of Recall by 1 second
1/1Scout1/1Wards gain 25% increased vision range for the first 3 seconds after placing themNeeds 4 points spent higher in utility.
3/3Mastermind3/3Reduces the cooldown of Summoner Spells by 4%/7%/10%Needs 4 points spent higher in utility.
0/3Expanded Mind0/3+4/7/10 mana per levelNeeds 4 points spent higher in utility.
2/2Artificer2/2Reduces the cooldown of activated items by 7.5%/15%Needs 4 points spent higher in utility.
4/4Greed4/4Grants an additional +0.5/1/1.5/2 gold every 10 secondsNeeds 8 points spent higher in utility.
0/1Runic Affinity0/1Increases the duration of neutral monster buffs by 20%Needs 8 points spent higher in utility.
0/3Vampirism0/3+1%/2%/3% Lifesteal and Spell VampNeeds 8 points spent higher in utility.
1/1Biscuiteer1/1Start the game with a regenerative biscuit that restores 80 Health and 50 Mana over 10 secondsNeeds 8 points spent higher in utility.
2/2Wealth2/2Increases starting gold by 40/75Needs 12 points spent higher in utility.Needs Greed at 4/4.
1/4Awareness1/4Increases Experience earned by 1.25%/2.5%/3.75%/5%Needs 12 points spent higher in utility.
0/3Strength of Spirit0/3Up to +1/2/3 Health Regen per 5 seconds for each 400 Mana you possessNeeds 12 points spent higher in utility.
1/1Explorer1/1Start the game with an Explorer's Ward.Needs 12 points spent higher in utility.Needs Biscuiteer at 1/1.
1/1Pickpocket1/1Grants 5 gold (melee) or 3 gold (ranged) each time you basic attack an enemy champion (5s cooldown)Needs 16 points spent higher in utility.
0/3Intelligence0/3+2%/4%/6% Cooldown ReductionNeeds 16 points spent higher in utility.
1/1Nimble1/1Grants 3% increased Movement SpeedNeeds 20 points spent higher in utility.Not the author's. This is a 0/9/21 support page for the author's Philosopher's Stone, Ruby Sightstone, Locket, Twin Shadows, and Runic Bulwark build: utility gold, wards, item-actives, Flash cooldown, and movement fit the aura-support plan, while the 9 Defense points match the armor, magic resist, and health rune page. Inferred from the build and text they did publish.
Skill order
ultimate at 6, 11 and 16
Power Chord
Power ChordPassive
After casting 3 spells, Sona's next attack deals bonus magic damage and causes her target to deal reduced damage for a few seconds.
Hymn of ValorQHymn of ValorQ
Sona plays the Hymn of Valor, granting nearby allied champions bonus Damage and Ability Power. Additionally, casting this ability sends out bolts of sound, dealing magic damage to the nearest two enemy champions or monsters.
- Damage
- 60 / 110 / 160 / 210 / 260 + 50% AP
- Cooldown
- 7s
- Cost
- 65 / 70 / 75 / 80 / 85 Mana
- Range
- 825
Aria of PerseveranceWAria of PerseveranceW
Sona plays the Aria of Perseverance, granting nearby allied champions bonus Armor and Magic Resist. Additionally, casting this ability sends out healing melodies, healing Sona and a nearby wounded ally.
- Healing
- 30 / 55 / 80 / 105 / 130 + 50% AP
- Cooldown
- 7s
- Cost
- 65 / 70 / 75 / 80 / 85 Mana
- Range
- 1000
Song of CelerityESong of CelerityE
Sona plays the Song of Celerity, granting nearby allied champions bonus Movement Speed. Additionally, casting this ability energizes nearby allies with a burst of speed.
- Cooldown
- 7s
- Cost
- 65 / 70 / 75 / 80 / 85 Mana
- Range
- 1000
CrescendoRCrescendoR
Sona plays her ultimate chord, forcing enemy champions to dance and dealing magic damage to them.
- Damage
- 150 / 250 / 350 + 70% AP
- Cooldown
- 170 / 150 / 130s
- Cost
- 100 Mana
- Range
- 900
- Hymn of Valor (Q) takes points at levels 1, 3, 5, 7, 9.
- Aria of Perseverance (W) takes points at levels 2, 8, 10, 12, 13.
- Song of Celerity (E) takes points at levels 4, 14, 15, 17, 18.
- Crescendo (R) takes points at levels 6, 11, 16.
Not the author's. This order maxes Q first for lane pressure with magic penetration marks, then W for the defensive aura and sustain that match Locket and Runic Bulwark, leaving E for later utility. Inferred from the build and text they did publish.
Why these items
Openingsall within the 475 starting gold
- Vision Ward125gClick to Consume: Places an invisible ward that reveals the surrounding area and invisible units in the area for 3 minutes. Revealing a ward in this manner grants a portion of the gold reward when that unit is killed.Basic item — no components.Faerie Charm180gMana Regen3 / 5sBasic item — no components.2Health Potion35gClick to Consume: Restores 150 Health over 15 seconds. Limited to 5 at one time.Basic item — no components.
Spawn — The opening as the guide publishes it.
Corein buy order
1Philosopher's Stone700g (340g to combine)Health Regen7 / 5sMana Regen9 / 5sTransmute: 5 Gold per 10 seconds.RecipePhilosopher's StonePhilosopher's Stone700g (340g to combine)Health Regen7 / 5sMana Regen9 / 5sTransmute: 5 Gold per 10 seconds.Recipe
700g
2Ruby Sightstone1,700g (75g to combine)Health380Ward Refresh: Holds 5 charges and refills upon visiting the shop.Active: Consumes a charge to place an invisible ward that reveals the surrounding area for 3 minutes (maximum 3 wards placed from this item at once).RecipeRuby SightstoneRuby Sightstone1,700g (75g to combine)Health380Ward Refresh: Holds 5 charges and refills upon visiting the shop.Active: Consumes a charge to place an invisible ward that reveals the surrounding area for 3 minutes (maximum 3 wards placed from this item at once).Recipe
1,700g
3Ionian Boots of Lucidity1,000g (675g to combine)Light Step: 15% Cooldown ReductionEnhanced Movement: 45 Move Speed "This item is dedicated in honor of Ionia's victory over Noxus in the Rematch for the Southern Provinces on 10 December, 20 CLE."RecipeIonian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of Lucidity1,000g (675g to combine)Light Step: 15% Cooldown ReductionEnhanced Movement: 45 Move Speed "This item is dedicated in honor of Ionia's victory over Noxus in the Rematch for the Southern Provinces on 10 December, 20 CLE."Recipe
1,000g
4Locket of the Iron Solari2,225g (750g to combine)Health300Armor35Solari Resilience: Grants nearby allied champions 15 Health Regen per 5 seconds.Active: 60s Grants a Shield to nearby allies for 5 seconds that absorbs up to damage.RecipeLocket of the Iron SolariLocket of the Iron Solari2,225g (750g to combine)Health300Armor35Solari Resilience: Grants nearby allied champions 15 Health Regen per 5 seconds.Active: 60s Grants a Shield to nearby allies for 5 seconds that absorbs up to damage.Recipe
2,225g
5Twin Shadows1,900g (735g to combine)Ability Power40Magic Resist40Move Speed6%Active: 120s Summons up to 2 invulnerable ghosts that seek out the two nearest enemy champions for 6 seconds. If a ghost reaches its target, it reveals the target and Slows their Move Speed by 40% for 2.5 seconds (120 second cooldown).RecipeTwin ShadowsTwin Shadows1,900g (735g to combine)Ability Power40Magic Resist40Move Speed6%Active: 120s Summons up to 2 invulnerable ghosts that seek out the two nearest enemy champions for 6 seconds. If a ghost reaches its target, it reveals the target and Slows their Move Speed by 40% for 2.5 seconds (120 second cooldown).Recipe
1,900g
6Runic Bulwark2,950g (400g to combine)Health300Armor20Magic Resist30Aura - Legion: Grants nearby allies 10 Armor and 25 Magic Resist. This effect is increased by 50% on allied minions.RecipeRunic BulwarkRunic Bulwark2,950g (400g to combine)Health300Armor20Magic Resist30Aura - Legion: Grants nearby allies 10 Armor and 25 Magic Resist. This effect is increased by 50% on allied minions.Recipe
2,950g
Situationalonly when the game asks for it
- Boots of Speed325gEnhanced Movement: 25 Move SpeedBasic item — no components.
Boots of SpeedBoots of Speed325gEnhanced Movement: 25 Move SpeedBasic item — no components.325g
- Ionian Boots of Lucidity1,000g (675g to combine)Light Step: 15% Cooldown ReductionEnhanced Movement: 45 Move Speed "This item is dedicated in honor of Ionia's victory over Noxus in the Rematch for the Southern Provinces on 10 December, 20 CLE."Recipe
Ionian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of Lucidity1,000g (675g to combine)Light Step: 15% Cooldown ReductionEnhanced Movement: 45 Move Speed "This item is dedicated in honor of Ionia's victory over Noxus in the Rematch for the Southern Provinces on 10 December, 20 CLE."Recipe
1,000g 
Morellonomicon2,200g (435g to combine)Ability Power75Mana Regen12 / 5sCooldown Reduction20%Morello's Hatred: Dealing magic damage to enemy champions below 40% Health inflicts Grievous Wounds for 4 seconds. (Grievous Wounds reduces incoming healing and regeneration effects by 50%.)RecipeMorellonomiconMorellonomicon2,200g (435g to combine)Ability Power75Mana Regen12 / 5sCooldown Reduction20%Morello's Hatred: Dealing magic damage to enemy champions below 40% Health inflicts Grievous Wounds for 4 seconds. (Grievous Wounds reduces incoming healing and regeneration effects by 50%.)Recipe
2,200g- Twin Shadows1,900g (735g to combine)Ability Power40Magic Resist40Move Speed6%Active: 120s Summons up to 2 invulnerable ghosts that seek out the two nearest enemy champions for 6 seconds. If a ghost reaches its target, it reveals the target and Slows their Move Speed by 40% for 2.5 seconds (120 second cooldown).Recipe
Twin ShadowsTwin Shadows1,900g (735g to combine)Ability Power40Magic Resist40Move Speed6%Active: 120s Summons up to 2 invulnerable ghosts that seek out the two nearest enemy champions for 6 seconds. If a ghost reaches its target, it reveals the target and Slows their Move Speed by 40% for 2.5 seconds (120 second cooldown).Recipe
1,900g
Notes
the author's own wordsSoundwaves - Diamond Sona — rated 9.8/10 from 30 votes on MOBAFire.
What the guide does not publish: the guide never fills in an ability sequence.
Build by Encross, written in Season 3 and transcribed from [MOBAFire's League Classic library](https://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/build/soundwaves-diamond-sona-guide-by-encross-319788).