Sona vs Zilean SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Sona vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Prioritize protecting your ADC from Zilean's double bomb stun and speed boosts to deny enemy engage.
Control brush to limit Zilean's bomb placement and reduce enemy ADC's kite windows.
Play for scaling with cautious poke and save (R) to punish enemy all-ins or dives.

Trading pattern

Take short empowered auto trades with (Q) poke only when safe and your ADC can follow up.
Hold (R) to punish committed enemy engages or to peel for your ADC against Zilean's burst.
Deny brush vision to prevent Zilean from landing double bomb stuns and speed boosts.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double bomb stun combo and speed boost, which enable enemy ADC aggression.
Beware when (R) is down; Zilean's revive forces you to play more cautiously and avoid overcommit.
Watch for enemy brush control and fog-of-war angles that allow surprise double bomb setups.

Early game

Track the level 2 race closely and only contest wave if your ADC can follow your threat.
Deny Zilean brush control to reduce his double bomb setup and speed advantage.
Avoid extended trades early; use (Q) poke and (W) sustain to keep your ADC healthy.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your sustain and poke; use this window to outlast Zilean's early bomb attempts.
Level 3 grants your movement aura; leverage it to improve ADC follow-up and reposition away from bombs.
Level 6 (R) is your main punish; coordinate with ADC for all-ins or to stop enemy dives.

Win conditions

Convert lane control into ADC access by denying enemy ADC positioning with poke and brush control.
Use (R) around dragon or teamfights to punish grouped enemies or prevent dives.
Set river vision and time roams after wave crashes to support mid and secure objectives safely.