The Potential of Sona
Essentially, Sona is not a weak champion as she possesses skills that can deal damage, heal, and stun. However, the Mage composition typically has too many champions that require item investment, so Sona often goes unnoticed. It is only when used in the Lovers comp that Sona truly shines.
Therefore, the Lovers composition in season 8.5 will have a significantly different gameplay style compared to before. Instead of relying on Soraka or Zoe, players will utilize Sona as the main carry. Combined with Lee Sin and the Cleansing Guardian trait, the Lovers comp will possess an immense amount of healing and damage.
Building the Sona – Lovers Comp
In the early game, Lee Sin and Blitzcrank are the champions that players should invest in. The Lovers champions heavily depend on whether the frontline can hold in fights, so acquiring 2-star Lee Sin and Blitzcrank early is crucial. Lulu should also be bought early on as she can hold items well for Sona.
After reaching level 6, players should stop buying experience and focus on upgrading Lee Sin to 3 stars. During this process, buy all available Sona in the shop to stabilize the composition and expedite the upgrade process for this unit to 3 stars. LeBlanc is also a good choice at this stage to activate the 2 A.D.M.I.N trait and gain additional stats.
If there is enough gold to reach level 8 after obtaining 3-star Sona, players should aim for champions with strong crowd control. Fiddlesticks and Urgot are excellent choices in this regard. If facing opponents with significant healing, Aurelion Sol will be a worthwhile consideration.
In terms of Tech Core, Cleansing Guardian should be the top priority for players. Upgrades that assist in cycling the Shop, such as Trading Hub and Reward Ticket, are also very suitable for this composition. For item choices, Sona will need Blue Buff to continuously cast her spells. The other two item slots should be defensive items to ensure she does not get taken down too quickly by the Hacker system.
Conclusion
With many compositions operating from front to back, Sona’s strong healing capability and the Lovers trait prove to be extremely powerful. If players are looking for an effective ranking-up strategy with minimal competition for Sona as the carry, the Sona – Lovers comp is a very suitable choice.