Archived Champion: This champion is from TFT Set 16 and is no longer in the current set. Stats shown are from when this set was active.
Leona TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.68
1st Place
10.3%
Top 4
46.5%
Pick Rate
8.7%

LeonaTFT Build

Set 16
BTargon iconTargon3 Cost icon3 Cost
SetSet 17
Matches364,187
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMay 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Leona build for TFT Set 16 with 67.3% top 4 rate. Top items: Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Spirit Visage. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Leona builds: Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate (67.28% top four rate, +20.83% difference); Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage (66.88% top four rate, +20.43% difference); Bramble Vest, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage (65.81% top four rate, +19.36% difference)

Average Placement:3.55
Top 4 Rate:67.28%
Top 4 Diff:+20.83%
First Place Rate:17.70%
Pick Rate:3.46%
Average Placement:3.56
Top 4 Rate:66.88%
Top 4 Diff:+20.43%
First Place Rate:20.70%
Pick Rate:3.36%
Average Placement:3.71
Top 4 Rate:65.81%
Top 4 Diff:+19.36%
First Place Rate:16.26%
Pick Rate:1.18%

Leona Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Leona in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Tear of the Goddess and Sparring Gloves are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Leona's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.

1
Chain Vest - Priority 1 component for Leona in TFT
Chain VestFound in 6 builds
2
Negatron Cloak - Priority 2 component for Leona in TFT
Negatron CloakFound in 4 builds
3
Giant's Belt - Priority 3 component for Leona in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 4 builds
4
Tear of the Goddess - Priority 4 component for Leona in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 2 builds
5
Sparring Gloves - Priority 5 component for Leona in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 1 builds

Why These Components for Leona?

Chain Vest

Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Leona, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Gargoyle Stoneplate, Bramble Vest, Steadfast Heart, which are core items for maximizing Leona's effectiveness.

Negatron Cloak

Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Leona, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Ionic Spark, which are core items for maximizing Leona's effectiveness.

Giant's Belt

Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Leona, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Leona's effectiveness.

Leona Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Leona's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Negatron Cloak to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
  • Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Leona's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Leona in Set 16

High PriorityLeona is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Leona item build achieves a 67.3% top four rate, which is +20.8% higher than Leona's base rate of 46.5%. 5 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate64.4%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+17.9%
Average Placement3.75
First Place Rate17.2%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate46.5%
Best Build Diff+20.8%
Champion Cost3-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Leona Itemization in Set 16

Excellent Item Scaling

Leona's best item build provides +20.8% top four rate improvement. 5 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.

Multiple Strong Build Options

5 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Leona achieves 17.2% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

Mid-Cost Flexibility

Leona is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.

Leona Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Leona itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Leona has a base top four rate of 46.5%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Leona item build achieves a 67.3% top four rate, representing a +20.8% difference from the base rate. 5 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Leona achieves 64.4% top four rate (+17.9% vs base) with 3.75 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Leona achieves a 17.2% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Leona a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

When to Itemize Leona

  • When you find Leona early and can build around it as your primary carry
  • When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
  • When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Leona's key items

When NOT to Itemize Leona

  • When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
  • When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game

Best Leona Items in TFT Set 16

The best Leona item is Dragon's Claw with a 56.69% win rate (+10.24% vs base), 14.13% first place rate, and 11.13% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 19.51% pick rate and 56.07% win rate. Protector's Vow has the highest first place rate at 16.30%. The top three Leona items are Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Spirit Visage.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak
C56.69%+10.24%14.13%11.13%15,420
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
C56.07%+9.62%13.90%19.51%27,019
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt
C55.65%+9.20%13.87%11.45%15,860
4
Chain VestChain Vest
A54.66%+8.21%15.12%9.43%13,062
5
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
C53.29%+6.84%14.17%7.39%10,230
6
Chain VestSparring Gloves
A52.11%+5.66%15.85%3.90%5,398
7
Needlessly Large RodNegatron Cloak
B49.81%+3.36%14.46%2.48%3,441
8
Chain VestGiant's Belt
C48.83%+2.38%14.26%7.20%9,972
9
Tear of the GoddessChain Vest
B48.44%+1.99%16.30%2.47%3,421

Best Leona Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Leona artifact item is Seeker's Armguard with a 61.33% win rate (+14.88% vs base), 12.29% first place rate, and 0.13% pick rate. The most popular is Aegis of Dawn with a 0.66% pick rate and 54.43% win rate. Titanic Hydra has the highest first place rate at 16.20%. The top three Leona artifact items are Seeker's Armguard, Horizon Focus, and Void Gauntlet.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
F61.33%+14.88%12.29%0.13%181
C61.19%+14.74%14.89%0.51%706
C59.47%+13.02%12.67%0.44%607
4F59.33%+12.88%12.46%0.58%804
5B57.66%+11.21%14.81%0.08%111
6D55.21%+8.76%11.87%0.24%326
7C54.43%+7.98%11.97%0.66%915
8B52.32%+5.87%15.47%0.56%776
9D52.17%+5.72%15.12%0.02%23
10C51.05%+4.60%14.15%0.52%717
11C50.33%+3.88%13.96%0.33%461
12C50.00%+3.55%13.78%0.01%10
13D48.32%+1.87%10.84%0.30%416
14C47.75%+1.30%14.09%0.13%178
15A47.62%+1.17%16.20%0.09%126
16D46.55%+0.10%14.08%0.04%58
17-46.52%+0.07%0.00%0.20%273
18C44.23%-2.22%14.00%0.04%52
19C44.00%-2.45%13.52%0.02%25
20B41.25%-5.20%15.85%0.06%80
21C34.38%-12.08%13.73%0.02%32
22D32.00%-14.45%11.93%0.02%25
23F23.81%-22.64%11.54%0.02%21

Best Leona Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Leona radiant item is Radiant Quicksilver with a 76.47% win rate (+30.02% vs base), 12.48% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 0.26% pick rate and 51.91% win rate. Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate has the highest first place rate at 19.65%. The top three Leona radiant items are Radiant Quicksilver, Radiant Morellonomicon, and Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
D76.47%+30.02%12.48%0.01%17
D72.73%+26.28%9.09%0.01%11
D63.64%+17.19%11.39%0.01%11
4A60.00%+13.55%14.80%0.01%20
5D57.43%+10.98%12.75%0.25%350
6D54.55%+8.10%10.17%0.01%11
7D53.33%+6.88%14.90%0.01%15
8D52.43%+5.98%11.82%0.13%185
9B52.00%+5.55%12.92%0.02%25
10A51.91%+5.46%19.65%0.26%366
11B50.72%+4.27%13.73%0.15%207
12B50.00%+3.55%10.57%0.02%22
13C47.37%+0.92%14.23%0.01%19
14S47.37%+0.92%16.81%0.01%19
15C47.15%+0.70%14.29%0.23%316
16D46.55%+0.10%11.96%0.04%58
17C46.25%-0.20%9.45%0.22%307
18F45.45%-1.00%13.79%0.01%11
19B44.97%-1.48%12.50%0.12%169
20D43.40%-3.05%12.22%0.15%212
21D40.62%-5.83%11.76%0.23%325
22A40.00%-6.45%13.97%0.01%10
23F40.00%-6.45%13.39%0.01%10
24F38.84%-7.61%13.64%0.09%121
25F38.04%-8.41%9.79%0.07%92
26B37.14%-9.31%12.34%0.03%35
27C30.00%-16.45%13.02%0.01%10
28B28.57%-17.88%14.26%0.01%14
29F23.08%-23.37%9.65%0.01%13
30A20.00%-26.45%16.63%0.01%10
31B0.00%-46.45%14.26%0.01%15

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Leona Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leona's best build in Set 16?

The best Leona build in TFT Set 16 features Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, and Gargoyle Stoneplate as core items. This build has a 67.28% win rate and is picked 3.46% of the time. First place rate: 17.70%, avg placement: 3.55.

What is the best item for Leona?

Dragon's Claw is the best item for Leona with a 56.69% win rate and 11.13% pick rate across 15,420 matches.

Which item is most popular on Leona?

Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Leona with a 19.51% pick rate. It has a 56.07% win rate across 27,019 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Leona?

The top 3 items for Leona are Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Spirit Visage. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Leona's kit.

How many matches do the Leona item builds have?

The Leona item build data is based on 103,823 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Dragon's Claw on Leona?

Dragon's Claw is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 56.69% win rate on Leona.

What components should I prioritize for Leona in TFT Set 16?

Priority components for Leona are Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, and Giant's Belt. These components build into Leona's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.

What should I pick on carousel for Leona in TFT?

On carousel for Leona TFT builds, prioritize Chain Vest. These components are essential for Leona's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Leona in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Leona is a strong item holder with a 67.3% win rate when properly itemized. Leona should be a priority for your items in Leona comps.

Is Leona a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Yes, Leona is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 46.5% to 67.3%. Leona scales well with items.

What is Leona's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?

Leona's top 4 rate when itemized is 64.4%. With proper items, Leona significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Leona emblem?

The best emblem for Leona is Disruptor Emblem with a 58.93% win rate. This emblem activates the Disruptor trait on Leona, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Leona radiant item?

The top radiant item for Leona is Radiant Quicksilver with a 76.47% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Leona artifact?

The best artifact for Leona is Rapid Firecannon with a 62.50% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Leona's kit.