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 A Tier
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Best Leona build
Spirit VisageBramble VestGargoyle Stoneplate100.0%
Top component
Giant's Belt
Itemized units
3
Top 4 rate
94.1%

Best item builds in Defender Leona

34 ranked games

Leona does best with Spirit Visage, Bramble Vest, and Gargoyle Stoneplate in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 2 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

LeonaLeona
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Spirit VisageBramble VestGargoyle Stoneplate100.0%26%
Protector's VowGargoyle StoneplateIonic Spark100.0%26%
Warmog's ArmorGargoyle StoneplateProtector's Vow100.0%26%

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

MalzaharMalzahar
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Nashor's ToothJeweled GauntletNashor's Tooth100.0%618%
Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothNashor's Tooth100.0%515%
Spear of ShojinAdaptive HelmHand Of Justice100.0%26%

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

ZoeZoe
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothLich Bane100.0%26%
Archangel's StaffNashor's ToothJeweled Gauntlet100.0%26%
Rabadon's DeathcapSpear of ShojinHextech Gunblade100.0%26%

Few full builds tracked for Zoe 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 Recurve Bow, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Leona items on time.

  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt22%
  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow18%
  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod17%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves12%
  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess11%
  • Chain VestChain Vest10%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak7%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword4%

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 94.1% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.

UnitItemGamesTop 4vs. compvs. all boards
LeonaLeonaGargoyle StoneplateGargoyle Stoneplate27100.0%+5.9+43.9
MalzaharMalzaharNashor's ToothNashor's Tooth48100.0%+5.9+41.4
Jeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet29100.0%+5.9+42.4
ZoeZoeSpear of ShojinSpear of Shojin27100.0%+5.9+41.9
Jeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet21100.0%+5.9+43.2

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

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Defender Leona items FAQ – TFT Set 16

What items does Leona need in Defender Leona?

Build Spirit Visage, Bramble Vest, and Gargoyle Stoneplate on Leona. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 2 games.

What are the best items for Defender Leona?

Leona: Spirit Visage, Bramble Vest, and Gargoyle Stoneplate. Malzahar: 2× Nashor's Tooth and Jeweled Gauntlet. Zoe: Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, and Lich Bane.

Which components should I take first for Defender Leona?

Prioritise Giant's Belt and Recurve Bow. 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.