When Safe laning-phase poke

1. QPoke→
2. AutoQ-aura empowered basic attack

Tip Q damages the two nearest enemies and creates a 3-second aura that adds magic damage to the next basic attack from allies inside it. Sona's own attack can use the aura damage, but the separate 0.5-second stun only appears after three basic casts have readied Power Chord.

When Setting up a Power Chord stun

1. QStack 1→
2. EStack 2→
3. WStack 3→
4. AutoPower Chord

Tip After casting three basic abilities, Sona's next attack deals bonus magic damage and stuns for 0.5 seconds. Order is flexible; leading with Q adds poke damage.

When Landing R's traveling stun, then chaining Power Chord in an all-in

1. PPreload 2 basic casts→
2. EMovement speed; third basic cast→
3. RTraveling-wave stun→
4. AutoPower Chord stun→
5. QFollow-up damage→
6. WHeal and shield

Tip R's traveling soundwave stuns each enemy the first time it hits for 1 second, so use E's speed to line it up. R is not a basic ability and does not count toward Power Chord; preload two basic casts, use E as the third to ready Power Chord, then chain R-empowered basic attack → Q.

When Flashing to shift R's origin and open a fight with a surprise stun

1. FlashFlash in→
2. RTraveling-wave stun→
3. QDamage→
4. EChase

Tip Flash forward to shift R's starting point, then aim its traveling wave through the enemy group. R is not a charm; it stuns each enemy for 1 second on their first hit and continues moving, after which Q adds damage and E speeds Sona's team's engage or retreat.