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
Bramble VestSpirit VisageIonic Spark100.0%
Top component
Tear of the Goddess
Itemized units
5
Top emblem
Defender Emblem
Top 4 rate
74.4%

Best item builds in Defender Leona

7,038 ranked games

Leona does best with Bramble Vest, Spirit Visage, and Ionic Spark in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 3 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

LeonaLeona
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Bramble VestSpirit VisageIonic Spark100.0%30%
Giant's BeltBramble VestSpirit Visage100.0%10%
Gargoyle StoneplateDefender EmblemSpirit Visage100.0%10%

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

MalzaharMalzahar
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Nashor's ToothHand Of JusticeNashor's Tooth100.0%50%
Nashor's ToothDawncoreJeweled Gauntlet100.0%40%
Jeweled GauntletGiant SlayerNashor's Tooth100.0%30%

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

ZoeZoe
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Hand Of JusticeHextech GunbladeGuinsoo's Rageblade100.0%10%
Adaptive HelmHextech GunbladeVoid Staff100.0%10%
Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothHand Of Justice100.0%10%

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

TaricTaric
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Dragon's ClawSpirit VisageSpirit Visage100.0%60%
Thief's GlovesEdge of NightSpear of Shojin100.0%50%
Ionic SparkWarmog's ArmorDragon's Claw100.0%10%

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

SeraphineSeraphine
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Blue BuffJeweled GauntletArchangel's Staff100.0%30%
Guinsoo's RagebladeMorellonomiconArchangel's Staff100.0%10%
Spear of ShojinRabadon's DeathcapAdaptive Helm100.0%10%

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

  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess20%
  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt18%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves13%
  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod12%
  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow11%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak10%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword8%
  • Chain VestChain Vest7%
  • Frying PanFrying Pan1%

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 74.4% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.

UnitItemGamesTop 4vs. compvs. all boards
LeonaLeonaGargoyle StoneplateGargoyle Stoneplate5,559100.0%+25.6+43.9
MalzaharMalzaharNashor's ToothNashor's Tooth11,105100.0%+25.6+41.3
Jeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet6,195100.0%+25.6+45.2
ZoeZoeSpear of ShojinSpear of Shojin5,362100.0%+25.6+41.2
Jeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet4,519100.0%+25.6+43.4

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

Emblems for Defender Leona

The most played emblem here is Defender Emblem, usually on Leona.

Defender EmblemDefender EmblemOn Leona · 1 games
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Defender Leona items FAQ – TFT Set 16

What items does Leona need in Defender Leona?

Build Bramble Vest, Spirit Visage, and Ionic Spark on Leona. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 3 games.

What are the best items for Defender Leona?

Leona: Bramble Vest, Spirit Visage, and Ionic Spark. Malzahar: 2× Nashor's Tooth and Hand Of Justice. Zoe: Hand Of Justice, Hextech Gunblade, and Guinsoo's Rageblade.

Which components should I take first for Defender Leona?

Prioritise Tear of the Goddess 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.

What is the best emblem for Defender Leona?

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