Talk:Sona/@comment-67.42.179.239-20120930121105/@comment-67.42.179.239-20121001143102

I've been following the same structure for my runes as the top rated build, more or less, switching out some penetration for mana regen I also replaced some blue mana regen for the time being with armor, just because it's so dreadfully low early on. The reason for athene's and spirit visage is longevity. I like to be able to hold as long as possible to enable quick getaways and heals for allies, as well as defend lanes when a death occurs or if someone needs to go back, I usually get it last as my fifth items (game usually enters end game in the middle of it or a bit after I get it). I do the same with philo, as you do, more or less, getting aegis generally before shur. The thing I really want to repace is rod of ages. you think zeke's would be good?

Like I said, I've only been playing a few weeks, so I don't really use wards and oracles. I seem to have most of my problems midgame, which can make or break the win. Ganks rarely work in early game on me or my ally, since I boost my heal first (since everyone just seems to love getting the initiative before minions). Anyways, about midgame; should i start buying the potions then, since it seems to be my most vulnerable time? And in regards to boots, do you think I should waste time with boots of swiftness or mobility? Along with her squishiness, I find that her abysmal speed is usually what does me in until I can grab shur. In events of teamfights gone sour I usually just tell whatever's left of my team to run while I take the fall, since I just end up getting caught anyways, but everyone surviving is generally the better option, you know?

Oh, and one more thing, I've obviously never played a ranked match before. What are some important things to know about gameplay change?