Defender Leona Comp
Piltover / Defender comp built around Leona in TFT Set 16 — 3-cost reroll, 72.2% top 4 across 36 ranked games.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 72.2%
- Avg place
- 3.78
- 1st place
- 11.1%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 36
Is Defender Leona good in TFT Set 16?
36 ranked gamesDefender Leona is a 3-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 72.2% of the time with an average place of 3.78 across 36 ranked games. That average place beats 75% of the 51 8-unit boards we track this patch. It is a consistent top-4 comp rather than a high-roll one.
This comp averages a 3.78 placement with a 72.2% top 4 rate and a 11.1% first place rate across 36 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.
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Defender Leona units and star levels
The 8 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Leona is the main carry.
| Unit | 2★ | 3★ | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ornn | 0% | 0% | — |
 Seraphine | 69% | 0% | — |
 Leona Carry 3★ | 17% | 83% |    |
 Zoe Carry 3★ | 14% | 86% |    |
 Malzahar Carry 3★ | 28% | 72% |  |
 Vi | 89% | 8% | — |
 Neeko | 89% | 3% | — |
 Kog'Maw | 97% | 0% | — |
Defender Leona traits
The board activates Piltover, Defender, and Disruptor. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.
Defender Leona game plan
3-cost reroll- Early
Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Leona.
- Mid
Slow roll at level 7 above 50 gold until Zoe, Leona, and Malzahar hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.
- Items
Build Gargoyle Stoneplate, Dragon's Claw, and Radiant Bramble Vest on Leona.
How to play Defender Leona · Defender Leona items and best builds
Defender Leona variants
The same comp with one or two units swapped — green units are added, red ones are cut.
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Defender Leona FAQ – TFT Set 16
Is Defender Leona good in TFT Set 16?
Defender Leona is a 3-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 72.2% of the time with an average place of 3.78 across 36 ranked games. That average place beats 75% of the 51 8-unit boards we track this patch. It is a consistent top-4 comp rather than a high-roll one.
Who are the carries in Defender Leona?
The damage in Defender Leona comes from Leona, Malzahar, and Zoe. Leona is the main carry and should get your first completed items.
What items does Leona need in Defender Leona?
The best tracked build for Leona in this comp is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Dragon's Claw, and Radiant Bramble Vest, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 2 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.
Is Defender Leona a reroll comp?
Yes. Defender Leona wants Zoe, Leona, and Malzahar at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
What traits does Defender Leona use?
Defender Leona runs Piltover, Defender, Disruptor, Arcanist, and Void.
Is Defender Leona contested?
Rarely. Defender Leona appears in only 0.05% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.