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First of all I must say I'm relieved to see a guide that actually focuses on playing Sona as a support instead of rushing Mejai's Soulstealer and then adding more AP items. Having said that, I think there are a couple of things that are wrong with this guide:
- I wouldn't max Aria of Perseverance and Song of Celerity while leaving Hymn of Valor untouched until level 13. Hymn of Valor is actually a very strong harassing tool in lane when combined with Power Chord and should therefore be picked on lvl 1 (my personal choice) or 2. You really don't need Song of Celerity during the first few levels so getting a first point in it at level 4 is what I would suggest (Q - W - W - E). After that, max Aria of Perseverance since maxing it is the only way it will become useful. The early game is the only part of the game in which Sona can actually deal quite a lot of damage, it would be a waste not to use that to your advantage.
- Getting an early Mejai's Soulstealer is bad imo, getting a late Mejai's Soulstealer is possibly even worse. If you ever actually manage to get all the items you've listed and then buy Mejai's Soulstealer, you won't get any stacks, the game will be over.
- I would suggest getting 2 gold/10 items since you won't get a lot of gold otherwise (after all you are not killing any minions, right?)
- You currently get 15% cooldown reduction from your masteries and runes, 15% from Shurelya's Battlesong, 15% from Ionian Boots of Lucidity and 10% from Soul Shroud, adding up to a total of 55%. That....is...BAD. There is a cooldown reduction cap of 40% CDR, you are wasting valuable gold by buying items that give you stats you are not even fully using. Remove Shurelya's Battlesong (since you max your Song of Celerity second anyway) and replace it by Aegis of the Legion, an absolute must-have for a support champion.
Other than that I don't see why the entire text is bold, but that's more of a personal annoyance I guess.
I have fixed the problems you wrote there, and thank you for taking a look in my guide :) i did change my build, left Mejai's Soulstealer out of it , changed Soul Shroud and Shurelya's Battlesong olny keeping Soul Shroud.I am still working on my guide day by day :)
I like how you explain your choices and your gameplay, it's really pedagogic.
However, I agree with most of the comments above, but I see you already made some changes, so keep the good work !
I do have some problems with this guide though.
-I think you really undervalue Hymn of Valor. Unless I'm playing a ranked game I always get it first and level it up with my heal. It's a massively useful poking tool and it locks onto champs for god's sake! This allows your AD carry to farm away bot lane.
-Song of Celerity needs one point at level 4 or 5, period. It isn't as useful as Q or W by FAR.
-I really think Sona needs the gold from a Philo stone over anything else early game. She needs that extra cash flow so she can grab herself some good AP around the 4th completed item AND keep up warding.
-I had suspicions and Wayne3100 confirmed them. TOO MUCH CDR! Alot of Sona guides have this problem, fix it!
- I wouldn't max Aria of Perseverance and Song of Celerity while leaving Hymn of Valor untouched until level 13. Hymn of Valor is actually a very strong harassing tool in lane when combined with Power Chord and should therefore be picked on lvl 1 (my personal choice) or 2. You really don't need Song of Celerity during the first few levels so getting a first point in it at level 4 is what I would suggest (Q - W - W - E). After that, max Aria of Perseverance since maxing it is the only way it will become useful. The early game is the only part of the game in which Sona can actually deal quite a lot of damage, it would be a waste not to use that to your advantage.
- Getting an early Mejai's Soulstealer is bad imo, getting a late Mejai's Soulstealer is possibly even worse. If you ever actually manage to get all the items you've listed and then buy Mejai's Soulstealer, you won't get any stacks, the game will be over.
- I would suggest getting 2 gold/10 items since you won't get a lot of gold otherwise (after all you are not killing any minions, right?)
- You currently get 15% cooldown reduction from your masteries and runes, 15% from Shurelya's Battlesong, 15% from Ionian Boots of Lucidity and 10% from Soul Shroud, adding up to a total of 55%. That....is...BAD. There is a cooldown reduction cap of 40% CDR, you are wasting valuable gold by buying items that give you stats you are not even fully using. Remove Shurelya's Battlesong (since you max your Song of Celerity second anyway) and replace it by Aegis of the Legion, an absolute must-have for a support champion.
Other than that I don't see why the entire text is bold, but that's more of a personal annoyance I guess.
I like the fact u emphasize THAT YOU ARE A SUPPORT don't ks!
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