Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.

Defender Leona Items & Builds

What Leona and the rest of Defender Leona should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.

Defender Leona S Tier
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Best Leona build
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageProtector's Vow100.0%
Top component
Giant's Belt
Itemized units
4
Top emblem
Disruptor Emblem
Top 4 rate
75.9%

Best item builds in Defender Leona

29 ranked games

Leona does best with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, and Protector's Vow in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 4 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

LeonaLeona
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageProtector's Vow100.0%414%
Gargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorGargoyle Stoneplate100.0%414%
Spirit VisageDragon's ClawBramble Vest100.0%27%

Few full builds tracked for Leona in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

MalzaharMalzahar
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Nashor's ToothNashor's ToothJeweled Gauntlet100.0%828%
Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothNashor's Tooth71.4%724%
MorellonomiconBlue BuffHextech Gunblade100.0%27%

Few full builds tracked for Malzahar in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

ZoeZoe
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Spear of ShojinHextech GunbladeDisruptor Emblem100.0%414%
Archangel's StaffSpear of ShojinJeweled Gauntlet100.0%414%
Rabadon's DeathcapBlue BuffJeweled Gauntlet100.0%27%

Few full builds tracked for Zoe in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

SeraphineSeraphine
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Thief's GlovesStriker's FlailProtector's Vow100.0%414%
Blue BuffBlue BuffBlue Buff100.0%13%
MorellonomiconJeweled GauntletBlue Buff100.0%13%

Few full builds tracked for Seraphine in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

Component priority for Defender Leona

The builds above lean hardest on Giant's Belt and Tear of the Goddess, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Leona items on time.

  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt20%
  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess17%
  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod16%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves14%
  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow12%
  • Chain VestChain Vest10%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak6%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword6%

Share of all components the comp's top builds use, weighted by how often each build is played.

What to slam: Defender Leona item planner

Tap the components on your bench to see which items for Leona and the rest of the board you can build right now.

Item slam planner

Tap a component to add it, tap − to remove it. Items are ranked by how well they perform in this comp.

Your components

Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.

Who holds items in Defender Leona

Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 75.9% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.

UnitItemGamesTop 4vs. compvs. all boards
LeonaLeonaGargoyle StoneplateGargoyle Stoneplate35100.0%+24.1+45.8
MalzaharMalzaharNashor's ToothNashor's Tooth46100.0%+24.1+43.4
Jeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet27100.0%+24.1+45.7
ZoeZoeSpear of ShojinSpear of Shojin19100.0%+24.1+47.5

Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.

Emblems for Defender Leona

The most played emblem here is Disruptor Emblem, usually on Zoe.

Disruptor EmblemDisruptor EmblemOn Zoe · 4 games
Arcanist EmblemArcanist EmblemOn Zoe · 1 games
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Defender Leona items FAQ – TFT Set 16

What items does Leona need in Defender Leona?

Build Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, and Protector's Vow on Leona. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 4 games.

What are the best items for Defender Leona?

Leona: Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, and Protector's Vow. Malzahar: 2× Nashor's Tooth and Jeweled Gauntlet. Zoe: Spear of Shojin, Hextech Gunblade, and Disruptor Emblem.

Which components should I take first for Defender Leona?

Prioritise Giant's Belt and Tear of the Goddess. They go into the most items Defender Leona builds, so taking them early lets you finish Leona items on time.

Who should hold items in Defender Leona?

Itemize Leona, Malzahar, and Zoe. Put your first completed damage items on Leona.

What is the best emblem for Defender Leona?

Disruptor Emblem is the most played emblem in Defender Leona, usually given to Zoe.