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1 CostBest Leona build for TFT Set 17 with 56.7% top 4 rate. Top items: Titan's Resolve, Steadfast Heart, and Bloodthirster. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 17 Leona builds: Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor (56.70% top four rate, +9.35% difference); Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve (56.60% top four rate, +9.25% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor (49.89% top four rate, +2.54% difference)
Leona Component Priority Order in Set 17
When playing Leona in TFT Set 17, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Recurve Bow 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.
Why These Components for Leona?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Leona, appearing in 8 of the top item builds. This component builds into Titan's Resolve, Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, which are core items for maximizing Leona's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Leona, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Dragon's Claw, Bloodthirster, Gargoyle Stoneplate, which are core items for maximizing Leona's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Leona, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Warmog's Armor, Sunfire Cape, Sterak's Gage, 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 17
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Leona Itemization in Set 17
Leona's optimal items provide +9.4% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.
Even when itemized, Leona only achieves 4.59 average placement.
As a 1-cost champion, Leona is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Leona Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Leona itemization in TFT Set 17 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Leona has a base top four rate of 47.4%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Leona item build achieves a 56.7% top four rate, representing a +9.4% difference from the base rate. 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Leona achieves 49.6% top four rate (+2.2% vs base) with 4.59 average placement.
Itemized Leona has a 7.9% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.
✓When to Itemize Leona
- When Leona fits naturally into your composition's traits
- When you have item components that build Leona's best items
- When higher-cost carries aren't available or are heavily contested
✗When NOT to Itemize Leona
- When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
- When Leona's optimal items don't match your available components
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Best Leona Items in TFT Set 17
The best Leona item is Titan's Resolve with a 54.69% win rate (+7.34% vs base), 0.00% first place rate, and 2.72% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 27.00% pick rate and 46.19% win rate. The top three Leona items are Titan's Resolve, Steadfast Heart, and Bloodthirster.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | - | 54.69% | +7.34% | 0.00% | 2.72% | 161 | ||
 | - | 52.25% | +4.90% | 0.00% | 3.87% | 229 | ||
 | - | 47.53% | +0.18% | 0.00% | 19.32% | 1,142 | ||
| 4 |  | - | 49.04% | +1.69% | 0.00% | 7.12% | 421 | |
| 5 |  | - | 50.54% | +3.19% | 0.00% | 3.38% | 200 | |
| 6 |  | - | 50.58% | +3.23% | 0.00% | 3.15% | 186 | |
| 7 | | - | 46.19% | -1.16% | 0.00% | 27.00% | 1,596 | |
| 8 | | - | 47.31% | -0.04% | 0.00% | 8.25% | 488 | |
| 9 |  | - | 49.84% | +2.49% | 0.00% | 2.55% | 151 | |
| 10 | | - | 49.30% | +1.95% | 0.00% | 2.69% | 159 | |
| 11 | | - | 44.48% | -2.87% | 0.00% | 11.32% | 669 | |
| 12 | | - | 45.80% | -1.55% | 0.00% | 5.33% | 315 | |
| 13 | | - | 46.32% | -1.03% | 0.00% | 2.23% | 132 | |
| 14 | | - | 44.30% | -3.05% | 0.00% | 2.93% | 173 | |
| 15 | | - | 39.06% | -8.29% | 0.00% | 2.25% | 133 |
Best Leona Artifact Items in TFT Set 17
The best Leona artifact item is Aegis of Dusk with a 49.26% win rate (+1.91% vs base), 0.00% first place rate, and 0.22% pick rate. The most popular is Soraka's Miracle with a 0.78% pick rate and 43.27% win rate. The top three Leona artifact items are Aegis of Dusk, The Indomitable, and Thresh's Lantern.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 49.26% | +1.91% | 0.00% | 0.22% | 13 | ||
| - | 45.93% | -1.42% | 0.00% | 0.52% | 31 | ||
| - | 46.37% | -0.98% | 0.00% | 0.41% | 24 | ||
| 4 | - | 43.27% | -4.08% | 0.00% | 0.78% | 46 | |
| 5 | - | 45.25% | -2.10% | 0.00% | 0.39% | 23 | |
| 6 | - | 44.33% | -3.02% | 0.00% | 0.41% | 24 | |
| 7 | - | 45.44% | -1.91% | 0.00% | 0.24% | 14 | |
| 8 | - | 44.00% | -3.35% | 0.00% | 0.22% | 13 | |
| 9 | - | 41.37% | -5.98% | 0.00% | 0.22% | 13 |
Best Leona Radiant Items in TFT Set 17
The best Leona radiant item is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 44.91% win rate (-2.44% vs base), 0.00% first place rate, and 0.17% pick rate.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 44.91% | -2.44% | 0.00% | 0.17% | 10 |
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Leona Set 17 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leona's best build in Set 17?
The best Leona build in TFT Set 17 features Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Warmog's Armor as core items. This build has a 56.70% win rate and is picked 4.14% of the time. First place rate: 12.35%, avg placement: 4.18.
What is the best item for Leona?
Titan's Resolve is the best item for Leona with a 54.69% win rate and 2.72% pick rate across 161 matches.
Which item is most popular on Leona?
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Leona with a 27.00% pick rate. It has a 46.19% win rate across 1,596 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Leona?
The top 3 items for Leona are Titan's Resolve, Steadfast Heart, and Bloodthirster. 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 6,284 matches analyzed in TFT Set 17. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Titan's Resolve on Leona?
Titan's Resolve is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 54.69% win rate on Leona.
What components should I prioritize for Leona in TFT Set 17?
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 17?
Yes, Leona is a strong item holder with a 56.7% 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 17?
Yes, Leona is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 47.4% to 56.7%. Leona scales well with items.
What is Leona's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 17?
Leona's top 4 rate when itemized is 49.6%. With proper items, Leona matches the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Leona emblem?
The best emblem for Leona is Shepherd Emblem with a 52.15% win rate. This emblem activates the Shepherd trait on Leona, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Leona radiant item?
The top radiant item for Leona is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 50.71% 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 Aegis of Dusk with a 49.26% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Leona's kit.