Defender Leona Items & Builds
What Leona and the rest of Defender Leona should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.
- Best Leona build
100.0%- Top component
- Recurve Bow
- Itemized units
- 5
- Top 4 rate
- 97.1%
Best item builds in Defender Leona
34 ranked gamesLeona does best with Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Spirit Visage in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 2 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.
Leona| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100.0% | 2 | 6% |
| 100.0% | 2 | 6% |
| 100.0% | 2 | 6% |
Few full builds tracked for Leona in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Malzahar| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
  | 100.0% | 7 | 21% |
| 100.0% | 5 | 15% |
  | 100.0% | 4 | 12% |
Few full builds tracked for Malzahar in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Zoe| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
  | 100.0% | 2 | 6% |
 | 100.0% | 2 | 6% |
 | 100.0% | 2 | 6% |
Few full builds tracked for Zoe in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Seraphine| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
  | 100.0% | 2 | 6% |
  | 100.0% | 2 | 6% |
  | 100.0% | 2 | 6% |
Few full builds tracked for Seraphine in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Taric| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 100.0% | 2 | 6% |
   | 100.0% | 2 | 6% |
 | 100.0% | 1 | 3% |
Few full builds tracked for Taric in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Component priority for Defender Leona
The builds above lean hardest on Recurve Bow and Giant's Belt, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Leona items on time.
Recurve Bow
Giant's Belt
Sparring Gloves
Needlessly Large Rod
Negatron Cloak
Tear of the Goddess
Chain Vest- B.F. Sword
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.
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 97.1% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.
| Unit | Item | Games | Top 4 | vs. comp | vs. all boards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leona | Gargoyle Stoneplate | 33 | 100.0% | +2.9 | +45.8 |
| Spirit Visage | 24 | 100.0% | +2.9 | +42.8 | |
| Malzahar | Nashor's Tooth | 51 | 100.0% | +2.9 | +43.4 |
| Jeweled Gauntlet | 32 | 100.0% | +2.9 | +45.7 | |
| Zoe | Spear of Shojin | 26 | 100.0% | +2.9 | +47.5 |
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 Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Spirit Visage 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: Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Spirit Visage. Malzahar: 2× Nashor's Tooth and Jeweled Gauntlet. Zoe: Jeweled Gauntlet, Hextech Gunblade, and Void Staff.
Which components should I take first for Defender Leona?
Prioritise Recurve Bow and Giant's Belt. 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.