Vel'Koz vs Sona SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Vel'Koz into Sonamedium

Overview

Respect stun at level 6 as it can interrupt your channel and enable enemy all-ins.
Avoid standing near brush without vision to prevent surprise engages or poke from Sona.
Beware of Sona empowered autos combined with her sustain enabling her ADC's follow-up damage.

Win the level 2 poke race by combining slow and knockup with your ADC's damage.
Deny Sona brush control early to reduce her engage and poke angles.
Crash waves with your ADC before roaming to keep lane priority and protect your ADC.

Level 2 unlocks your + combo for strong poke and knockup, pressuring Sona's fragile early lane.
Level 3 completes your poke pattern; use brush control to maximize poke and deny Sona's sustain.
Level 6 laser burst can finish slowed or knocked-up targets; coordinate with ADC for all-ins.

Convert poke pressure into denied enemy ADC positioning and forced recalls.
Use brush and river vision control to create safe engage angles and protect your ADC.
Roam post-wave crash with ADC safety to impact mid and secure dragon vision for objective control.

Tactical tip

For Vel'Koz vs Sona, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.