Blitzcrank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Blitzcrankvs Leona

DTankSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Blitzcrank vs Leona is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Leona wins with a 56.4% win rate (+12.8%) over Blitzcrank based on 195 games. Leona holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Blitzcrank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Blitzcrank vs Leona matchup.

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Blitzcrank Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Blitzcrank performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Blitzcrank - 43.6% win rate in this matchup
Blitzcrank
43.6% WR
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Leona vs Blitzcrank matchup - 56.4% win rate
Leona
56.4% WR

Who Wins the Blitzcrank vs Leona Matchup?

Leona wins the Blitzcrank vs Leona matchup
Winner
Leona
Matches: 195
43.6%
Win Rate
56.4%
1.0
CS / min
1.0
373
DMG / min
416
8,985
Gold / game
9,254
101
Heal / min
139
1,044
DMG Mitigated / min
1,325
1.9
CC / min
2.0
49.4%
Early Game WR
50.6%
39.7%
Late Game WR
60.3%

Blitzcrank vs Leona Matchup Summary

The Blitzcrank vs Leona matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 195 recent matches analyzed, Leona wins with a 56.4% win rate compared to Blitzcrank's 43.6%, giving Leona a 12.8 percentage point advantage. Leona dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Blitzcrank players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Leona leads by 318 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Leona has a strong advantage in this matchup. Blitzcrank players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Leona overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Blitzcrank vs Leona Laning Phase Breakdown

Leona wins the laning phase against Blitzcrank in League of Legends

Leona is favored during the laning phase against Blitzcrank, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Leona holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Blitzcrank
1.0Leona
Blitzcrank and Leona farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
373Blitzcrank
416Leona
Leona deals 42 more champion damage per minute than Blitzcrank. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Blitzcrank choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Leona's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,985Blitzcrank
9,254Leona
Blitzcrank and Leona generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 269 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.9Blitzcrank
2.0Leona
Both Blitzcrank and Leona provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,145Blitzcrank
1,464Leona
Leona vastly out-sustains Blitzcrank, healing and mitigating 318 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Leona can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Blitzcrank is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Blitzcrank, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Blitzcrank Build Against Leona

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Leona, providing the mobility and stats Blitzcrank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Blitzcrank against Leona are Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Blitzcrank an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 60.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Leona. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Blitzcrank vs Leona matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Leona
50.6%
+1.3% advantage
Blitzcrank early game win rateBlitzcrank49.4%
Leona early game win rateLeona50.6%
Late Game
Leona
60.3%
+20.7% advantage
Blitzcrank late game win rateBlitzcrank39.7%
Leona late game win rateLeona60.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Blitzcrank and Leona, with Leona holding a razor-thin 50.6% win rate edge (+1.3%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Leona is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.3% win rate — 20.7 points above Blitzcrank. Extended games heavily favor Leona, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Leona holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Blitzcrank players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Blitzcrank Runes Against Leona

Inspiration rune tree - Blitzcrank primary runes vs LeonaInspiration
Glacial Augment - best Blitzcrank rune vs LeonaHextech Flashtraption - best Blitzcrank rune vs LeonaBiscuit Delivery - best Blitzcrank rune vs LeonaCosmic Insight - best Blitzcrank rune vs Leona
Sorcery rune tree - Blitzcrank secondary runes vs LeonaSorcery
Celerity - best Blitzcrank rune vs LeonaNimbus Cloak - best Blitzcrank rune vs Leona
44.7% WR

The Inspiration and Sorcery rune setup gives Blitzcrank the best tools to compete against Leona in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Blitzcrank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Blitzcrank's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Blitzcrank build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Blitzcrank matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.16%2821.03398,36150.8%44.2%
54.12%2551.03509,06347.9%57.8%
49.76%2091.03368,27045.4%54.5%
43.59%1951.03738,98549.4%39.7%
57.67%1891.03538,70358.6%56.9%
51.41%1771.03568,45647.4%54.5%
52.87%1571.03929,17344.1%58.2%
48.94%1411.03598,76646.3%50.6%
46.49%1140.93829,06746.0%46.9%
53.51%1141.03778,43351.8%55.2%
57.01%1071.03859,10748.8%62.1%
48.54%1031.03428,82751.1%46.5%
60.20%980.93769,14267.7%56.7%
42.70%890.93978,78351.3%36.0%
52.87%871.03478,11348.0%59.5%
50.59%850.93348,40751.2%50.0%
64.71%851.03859,35964.7%64.7%
45.12%820.94239,12943.5%45.8%
51.90%791.03708,69355.0%48.7%
51.28%781.03668,49551.4%51.2%
45.95%741.03988,31041.0%51.4%
53.42%730.93439,35758.3%51.0%
55.56%721.03649,43471.4%49.0%
52.24%671.03698,72359.3%47.5%
53.85%651.03408,15465.7%40.0%
51.61%621.03268,55353.6%50.0%
58.62%581.03458,95352.4%62.2%
43.40%531.03478,43340.0%45.5%
36.73%491.03507,86332.1%42.9%
48.89%450.83238,89050.0%48.3%
57.14%421.03588,79566.7%50.0%
44.12%341.04139,19638.5%47.6%
60.71%281.239410,57583.3%54.5%
46.43%281.03729,00550.0%43.8%
55.56%271.03978,49061.5%50.0%
51.85%271.13368,22746.1%57.1%
41.67%241.03878,82036.4%46.1%
35.00%201.04508,38611.1%54.5%
72.22%180.93909,35788.9%55.6%
40.00%151.44239,61816.7%55.6%
42.86%141.24508,87250.0%37.5%
64.29%141.13829,78375.0%60.0%
30.77%131.03326,47340.0%0.0%
38.46%130.93228,95833.3%42.9%
33.33%120.94078,21150.0%16.7%
45.45%111.34557,97750.0%40.0%
50.00%101.24338,91966.7%42.9%
77.78%90.93318,967100.0%60.0%
44.44%91.040210,13633.3%50.0%
0.00%91.13718,9170.0%0.0%
44.44%91.13349,81833.3%50.0%
50.00%80.83617,92166.7%40.0%
62.50%81.23757,67966.7%50.0%
37.50%81.13817,36920.0%66.7%
71.43%70.94249,966100.0%60.0%
42.86%71.33277,05240.0%50.0%
57.14%71.145010,102100.0%40.0%
28.57%71.03828,77333.3%25.0%
57.14%71.444310,513100.0%50.0%
42.86%72.350611,61650.0%33.3%
66.67%61.03707,39150.0%75.0%
100.00%51.04408,220100.0%0.0%
40.00%52.43536,09633.3%50.0%
20.00%51.964812,3960.0%25.0%

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Blitzcrank vs Leona - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Blitzcrank do against Leona in League of Legends?

Leona wins the Blitzcrank vs Leona matchup with a 56.4% win rate compared to Blitzcrank's 43.6%, a 12.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 195 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Blitzcrank do against Leona in the early game?

In the early game, Leona has the advantage against Blitzcrank with a 50.6% win rate versus 49.4%. Leona players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Blitzcrank do against Leona in the late game?

In the late game, Leona takes over the Blitzcrank vs Leona matchup with a 60.3% win rate compared to 39.7%. Leona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Blitzcrank vs Leona matchup?

Leona wins the matchup against Blitzcrank with a 56.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 12.8 percentage point advantage means Leona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 195 games analyzed.

What is the best Blitzcrank build against Leona?

The best Blitzcrank build against Leona includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart, Bandlepipes with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 60.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Blitzcrank runes against Leona?

The best Blitzcrank runes against Leona use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 44.7% win rate in the Blitzcrank vs Leona matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Blitzcrank counter Leona?

No, Blitzcrank struggles against Leona with only a 43.6% win rate. Leona has the advantage in this matchup. Blitzcrank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Leona's lead.

How do I play Blitzcrank against Leona?

When playing Blitzcrank against Leona, play cautiously and avoid Leona's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Leona has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.