LeonaTFT Comps
Defender
Solar
1 CostThe best Leona team comp features Defender , Fae , Lunar , Rapidfire , Solar , Vanguard , Juggernaut , and Attuned with a 95.42% win rate. The most popular Leona comp uses Defender , Spellweaver , and Flora Fatalis and is picked 1.51% of the time in TFT Set 18.
Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Leona as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 17 viable team comps that include Leona, with an average win rate of 77.08% across all compositions. The top performing Leona comp achieves an impressive 89.84% win rate, built around Defender, Elderwood, Fae traits, while alternative builds leverage Defender, Elderwood. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Leona, sorted by win rate to help you find the strongest builds for climbing ranked. Each composition displays the complete champion lineup, optimal item builds for carry units, all active traits with breakpoints, and detailed performance statistics including average placement, win rate, first place rate, and pick rate. Toggle between 8 and 9 champion compositions using the filters above to match your preferred board state.
Avg Place 2.25 | Top 4 89.84% | First Place 33.61% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 2.39 | Top 4 87.28% | First Place 36.00% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 2.62 | Top 4 85.29% | First Place 33.12% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 2.57 | Top 4 85.15% | First Place 28.11% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 2.79 | Top 4 82.66% | First Place 25.31% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.02 | Top 4 80.37% | First Place 18.09% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 2.86 | Top 4 80.15% | First Place 28.20% | Moderate Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 2.71 | Top 4 80.03% | First Place 37.64% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.04 | Top 4 77.87% | First Place 19.45% | Moderate Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.20 | Top 4 76.47% | First Place 17.20% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.46 | Top 4 72.85% | First Place 14.02% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.18 | Top 4 71.15% | First Place 24.01% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.23 | Top 4 70.40% | First Place 38.86% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.35 | Top 4 69.88% | First Place 17.33% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.45 | Top 4 68.89% | First Place 19.48% | Moderate Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.46 | Top 4 68.17% | First Place 20.67% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.73 | Top 4 63.97% | First Place 12.52% | High Contested Risk | |||
Leona Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 18
Defender
Solar
Rapidfire
Juggernaut
Fae
VanguardPrimary Synergies
Leona excels in compositions that leverage Defender, Solar, Rapidfire synergies. The Defender trait appears in 100% of Leona comps with a 76.6% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.
Supporting Traits
Supporting traits like Juggernaut, Fae, Vanguard complement Leona comps by providing additional utility and stat bonuses. These secondary synergies often activate naturally when building your core composition, adding defensive or offensive capabilities without requiring dedicated slots.
How to Play the Best Leona Comp
Stage 2-3Early Game
In this Defender/Elderwood/Fae comp, Leona is available early. Start your game by picking up Ornn, Rakan, Xayah, Kayle, Sejuani. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 89.8% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.
Stage 3-4Mid Game
Transition your board around Stage 3-4 by adding Hecarim. These 3-cost units are crucial for this composition's power spike and help complete key trait breakpoints. Level to 6-7 and stabilize your board.
Stage 4-5Late Game
Complete this Defender/Elderwood/Fae composition with Ivern in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 89.8% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.
ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Leona Comp
For optimal Leona itemization in this Defender/Elderwood/Fae comp, prioritize equipping Rakan with Thief's Gloves. Secondary item holders include Leona (Thief's Gloves); Ornn (Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmogs Armor); Sejuani (Thief's Gloves); Xayah (Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Red Buff); Kayle (Flickerblades, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Rabadon's Deathcap); Ivern (Adaptive Helm, Adaptive Helm, Blue Buff); Hecarim (Bramble Vest, Protector's Vow, Sunfire Cape). Focus on collecting the right components during carousel rounds and PvE stages to complete these Best in Slot (BiS) items for maximum damage output and survivability.
PriorityTop Components to Look for on Carousel
When playing this Leona Defender/Elderwood/Fae comp, prioritize Sparring Gloves, Tear Of The Goddess, Chain Vest, Giant's Belt during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Sparring Gloves is the most valuable component, appearing in 6 of the core items for this composition. Early carousel priority should focus on these key components to ensure you can complete your carry items by mid-game. If contested, look for completed items or flexible components that can pivot into multiple BiS options.
Pivot Suggestions
When playing Leona in TFT Set 18, the Defender/Elderwood/Fae composition with a 89.8% win rate is often the strongest choice. However, in competitive lobbies, other players may contest key units, making it difficult to 2-star your carries. Knowing when and how to pivot to alternative Leona team comps is essential for maintaining a top 4 placement. Below are the best pivot compositions that share core units with the optimal Leona build, allowing for a smooth transition without sacrificing too much board strength.
Pivot Option 1: Defender/Inferno/Rapidfire
This Defender/Inferno/Rapidfire composition shares 50% of its units with the best Leona comp, achieving a 77.9% win rate. You'll need to sell Hecarim, Ivern, Rakan, Xayah from your board and replace them with Akali, Camille, Varus, Amumu. Consider this pivot early (Stage 3) before fully committing to the contested build. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Leona's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 2: Defender/Fae/Lunar
This Defender/Fae/Lunar composition shares 75% of its units with the best Leona comp, achieving a 71.1% win rate. You'll need to sell Hecarim, Ivern from your board and replace them with Aphelios, Diana. This pivot can be executed smoothly at any stage since you retain most of your board. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Leona's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 3: Defender/Elderwood/Fae
This Defender/Elderwood/Fae composition shares 75% of its units with the best Leona comp, achieving a 70.4% win rate. You'll need to sell Hecarim, Ivern from your board and replace them with Elise, LeBlanc. This pivot can be executed smoothly at any stage since you retain most of your board. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Leona's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
When to Pivot Your Leona TFT Comp
Recognizing when to pivot is just as important as knowing what to pivot to. Scout your lobby early and often - if you see 2 or more players building the same Leona composition, consider transitioning to one of these alternative builds. The best time to pivot is typically during Stage 3-4, before you've fully committed your gold and items to the contested build. Remember that a completed pivot comp with 2-star units will almost always outperform a contested comp stuck at 1-star. Use these Leona pivot strategies to adapt to your lobby and secure consistent top 4 finishes in TFT Set 18.
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Leona Set 18 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest win rate Leona team comp?
The highest win rate Leona team comp features Alune, Aphelios, Diana, Kayle, Leona, Ornn, Rakan, Sejuani, and Xayah with a 95.42% win rate. This comp utilizes the Defender, Fae, Lunar, Rapidfire, Solar, Vanguard, Juggernaut, and Attuned traits and is picked 0.07% of the time.
Which Leona team comp is most popular?
The most popular Leona team comp uses Cassiopeia, Leona, Lillia, Ornn, Rammus, Shen, Soraka, and Fiddlesticks with a pick rate of 1.51%. This composition features the Defender, Spellweaver, and Flora Fatalis traits and has a 72.85% win rate.
Which Leona TFT team comp has the highest first place rate?
The Leona comp with the highest first place rate includes Alune, Aphelios, Diana, Kayle, Leona, Ornn, Rakan, Sejuani, and Xayah and achieves first place 60.26% of the time. This comp uses the Defender, Fae, Lunar, Rapidfire, Solar, Vanguard, Juggernaut, and Attuned traits and has a 95.42% overall win rate.
Which Leona comp has the best average placement?
The Leona comp with the best average placement features Alune, Aphelios, Diana, Kayle, Leona, Ornn, Rakan, Sejuani, and Xayah with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Defender, Fae, Lunar, Rapidfire, Solar, Vanguard, Juggernaut, and Attuned traits and maintains a 95.42% win rate.
What are the most common TFT traits used in Leona TFT comps?
The most common traits found in Leona comps are Defender, Rapidfire, Solar, Juggernaut, and Fae. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Leona team compositions and provide strong synergies with Leona's abilities and playstyle.