User blog comment:7toony/Experiences with Karma & Sona/@comment-3414125-20110906152052

Sona took a bit of a hit with the heal nerf, but still my favorite character. Played well I will have less than 3 deaths, 20+ assists, and a handful of kills.

My Sona advice - (Take teleport and flash) Start with Faerie charm, 2 health pots, 2 wards, and a mana pot. Help lane partner farm, but get some last hits in to start until you get to 625g. AS SOON as you do, go back and get Philosopher's stone. Teleport back, don't hit as many minions then as soon as you get to 825g, go back and get Heart of Gold. Should have teleport back by then, teleport back and support like crazy. This will allow you to let lane partner have most last hits now and you will still end up with same amount of gold. I will usually get 1st boots then catalyst. Pick up Ionian boots then Banshee's. Ending my build with Rylai's and Guardian Angel. I'll turn Philosopher's into Shurelya's if game is still going and lastly either sell of the Heart for a Rabadon's or turn it into Randuin's depending on the game.