Win Rate: 51.3%
Pick Rate: 2.1%
Ban Rate: 4.6%

Diana Mid Build: Items & Boots

FighterAssassin

Patch: 26.20
Games: 4,253
Lane: Mid
Tier: All Tiers
Last Updated: Oct 21, 2026 UTC
Methodology: Data Methodology
Author: Dakota Chinnick

The most-played Patch 26.20 Diana build is Spellslinger's Shoes, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap, Lich Bane, Stormsurge, Oracle Lens: 5.12% of games, 59.08% win rate. Below are the boots, first items, starting items and summoner spells players pick most, each with its own win rate and game count.

Select a Diana Build

Best WR

Highest Win Rate Build

Shadowflame
Zhonya's Hourglass
Lich Bane

Best Diana Build - Highest Win Rate Items

Full Build

Early Build Order

Top Summoner Spells

Flash + Ignite
59.3%Win Rate96.8%Pick Rate
Teleport + Flash
50.0%Win Rate2.9%Pick Rate

Build Stats

59.08%Win Rate

+7.75%WR Diff

5.12%Pick Rate

413Matches

This Diana build focuses on ability power for maximum spell damage. Build the core items first for your power spike, then adapt with situational items based on enemy team composition.

The core items for this Diana build are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Rabadon's Deathcap. This item combination achieves a 59.1% win rate across 413 matches analyzed.

At full build, Diana gains a total of 535 AP and 50 Armor, giving a strong power profile for magic damage.

Best Diana Runes

Sorcery

Resolve

View full runes

Diana Abilities

View ability details

Build Strengths

Diana build strength based on the items chosen in the build when compared to all builds across every champion. Strongest in: Gold Efficiency, Magic Damage. Lower in: Health, Magic Resistance, Physical Damage.

Build Deep Dive

Diana Starting Items

The most popular starting items for Diana are Doran's Ring, Health Potion, Health Potion, Stealth Ward with a 56.9% win rate and 38.8% pick rate.

Doran's Ring

Health Potion

Stealth Ward

56.9%Win Rate

38.8%Pick Rate

Best Diana Core Items - Build These First

These are Diana's essential core items that you should build in nearly every game. Shadowflame (54.1% WR, +2.8% WR diff, 60.5% pick rate) provides 110 AP. Zhonya's Hourglass (51.8% WR, +0.5% WR diff, 45.3% pick rate) provides 50 Armor, 105 AP. Rabadon's Deathcap (59.2% WR, +7.9% WR diff, 21.9% pick rate) provides 130 AP. Rush these items first to reach your power spike and maximize your impact.

Shadowflame S Tier
Shadowflame
3,200
54.12%Win Rate
+2.79%WR Diff
60.52%Pick Rate
Zhonya's Hourglass S Tier
Zhonya's Hourglass
3,250
51.82%Win Rate
+0.49%WR Diff
45.29%Pick Rate
Rabadon's Deathcap S Tier
Rabadon's Deathcap
3,500
59.23%Win Rate
+7.90%WR Diff
21.91%Pick Rate

MetaBot Desktop

Theorycraft Your Next Diana Build

Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Diana matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.

Any item combo — even off-meta
Thousands of real matches
Win rate by rank & game length

Download for Windows More InfoFree download

Build Theorycrafter in the MetaBot Desktop app analyzing a custom League of Legends item build

Diana Build Path & Item Timing

Diana players complete Lich Bane first in 19% of games, winning 54.2% of them. The median first item is finished at 11:24 (25th to 75th percentile: 10:00 to 12:48).

First item

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Lich Bane	54.2%	19.2%	11:24	773
Stormsurge	50.7%	63.2%	10:54	2,545
Hextech Rocketbelt	54.0%	3.4%	11:18	139

First two items

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
StormsurgeMejai's Soulstealer	77.8%	0.7%	14:06	27
Lich BaneShadowflame	58.3%	12.0%	19:54	439
StormsurgeLich Bane	55.2%	9.4%	18:48	346

Three-item core

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
StormsurgeShadowflameRabadon's Deathcap	66.2%	5.0%	25:24	133
Lich BaneShadowflameRabadon's Deathcap	65.5%	3.2%	25:36	84
Lich BaneShadowflameStormsurge	65.7%	2.6%	24:36	70

Stages keep purchase order, so "A then B" and "B then A" are counted separately. Completion time is the minute the last item of the stage was bought. Boots are tracked separately.

Large sampleBased on 4,029 matches. That is a large enough sample for these numbers to be reliable.

Diana Skill Order

Diana players max Q > W > E in 88% of games, winning 51.8% of the 3,596 games that followed that order. The grid shows the most common ability at every level.

Skill priority

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18
Q	1			2	3		4		5
W			1					2		3		4	5
E		1												2	3		4	5
R						1					2					3

Q > E > W: 7% of games, 46.8% win rate
W > Q > E: 4% of games, 47.0% win rate

Large sampleBased on 4,098 matches. That is a large enough sample for these numbers to be reliable.

High Win Rate Situational Items for Diana

Top situational items for Diana include Lich Bane, Stormsurge. These can be swapped out depending on the enemy composition and team needs.

Lich Bane S Tier
Lich Bane
2,900
55.00%Win Rate
+3.67%WR Diff
32.71%Pick Rate
Stormsurge S Tier
Stormsurge
2,800
51.16%Win Rate
-0.17%WR Diff
70.09%Pick Rate

Diana Boots

The best boots for Diana are Spellslinger's Shoes. Adjust based on enemy team comp.

Spellslinger's Shoes S Tier
Spellslinger's Shoes
1,100
52.08%Win Rate
+0.75%WR Diff
77.83%Pick Rate

Diana Trinket

The recommended trinket for Diana is Oracle Lens for vision control and map awareness.

Oracle Lens S Tier
Oracle Lens
0
52.33%Win Rate
+1.00%WR Diff
18.69%Pick Rate

Complete Diana Build Item Stats

Combined statistics from all items in this Diana build.

Movement Speed:45
Ability Power:535
Armor:50
Movement Speed:12%

Build Comparison

Best WR

Most Played

Speed

535

Armor

Speed

0.12%

Diana Counter Build Advice

When facing Diana's top counters like Malzahar, Akali, Fizz, consider adjusting your situational items to increase survivability and match their damage output. If counter champions are building high damage, prioritize magic resistance items against AP threats or health-stacking items for general survivability in your situational item slots to reduce burst damage and improve trading potential. Your core build provides strong damage output. Against tanky counter picks, consider penetration items or percentage-based damage from your situational options to maintain kill pressure. Adapt your final build slots with items like Lich Bane or Stormsurge based on which counter champions you're facing and their itemization patterns. Monitor enemy builds and adjust accordingly for optimal Diana performance.

When Should You Play This Diana Build

burst mageFirst Power Spike3,200gLich Bane at 11:24 (median)

This Diana burst mage build is optimized for players looking to maximize their impact in League of Legends. Its 59.1% win rate comes from only 413 games, so treat it as an observation rather than a proven edge. The build's key strengths include devastating ability power scaling with 535 total AP. Choose this build when your team needs magic damage, especially if teammates are primarily AD-focused. Diana with this build can punish teams that stack armor. Consider the enemy team composition when finalizing your situational items to maximize Diana's effectiveness. However, be aware that this build low health pool requiring careful positioning and no built-in sustain for extended fights. With a total gold cost of 16,750, this Diana build scales into the late game. Focus on farming efficiently and reaching your Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Rabadon's Deathcap power spike before taking major fights. For optimal results with this Diana build, focus on proper itemization timing, positioning in teamfights, and adapting your situational items based on the specific challenges each game presents.

Strengths

Devastating ability power scaling with 535 total AP

Weaknesses

Low health pool requiring careful positioning
No built-in sustain for extended fights
Limited ability haste may result in longer cooldowns

Champions with Similar Builds to Diana

Diana Mid Boots, Starting Items & Summoner Spells (Patch 26.20)

4,066 games

Most Diana Mid players rush Stormsurge first (63% of games), finished at a median of 10.9 minutes. Spellslinger's Shoes are the usual boots (81%). The standard summoner spells are Flash + Ignite (95%). The game usually starts with Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion.

Diana boots

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Spellslinger's ShoesMost played	81.4%	52.1%	3,309
Chainlaced Crushers	9.8%	45.5%	400
Armored Advance	2.7%	45.4%	108

Diana starting items

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Doran's Ring + Health Potion ×2Most played	51.4%	51.6%	2,087
Doran's Ring + Health Potion ×2 + Stealth Ward	40.5%	50.4%	1,644

Diana summoner spells

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Flash + IgniteMost played	94.6%	51.4%	3,845
Flash + Teleport	4.0%	49.1%	161

Every option is listed with its own pick rate, win rate and game count from ranked games this patch. Options under 40 games are left out.

Diana First Item and Core Build Timing

Which item Diana players finish first and which three-item core they build, with the median completion minute and the middle 50% of games — the timing to beat if you want to spike before your opponent.

First completed item

Items	Finished	Players	Win Rate	Games
Stormsurge	10.9 min 9.7-12.5 min	63.2%	50.7%	2,545
Lich Bane	11.4 min 10.0-12.8 min	19.2%	54.1%	772
Dusk and Dawn	11.6 min 10.3-13.4 min	6.9%	47.1%	278
Hextech Rocketbelt	11.3 min 9.9-13.3 min	3.5%	54.0%	139

Three-item core

Items	Finished	Players	Win Rate	Games
Stormsurge → Shadowflame → Rabadon's Deathcap	25.4 min 23.3-27.2 min	5.0%	66.2%	133
Lich Bane → Shadowflame → Rabadon's Deathcap	25.6 min 24.1-27.9 min	3.2%	65.5%	84
Lich Bane → Shadowflame → Stormsurge	24.6 min 22.8-26.8 min	2.6%	65.7%	70
Stormsurge → Lich Bane → Rabadon's Deathcap	25.6 min 22.9-27.4 min	2.2%	62.7%	59

Every Diana Mid Item by Win Rate

The completed items Diana players build most this patch, with the share of games each one appears in and its win rate. Situational items sit low in pick rate for a reason — read the win rate next to the game count.

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
StormsurgeMost played	73.3%	51.2%	2,981
Shadowflame	63.3%	54.1%	2,573
Zhonya's Hourglass	47.3%	51.8%	1,924
Lich Bane	34.2%	55.0%	1,390
Rabadon's Deathcap	22.9%	59.2%	932
Dusk and Dawn	12.3%	50.8%	502
Nashor's Tooth	8.4%	49.9%	341
Hextech Rocketbelt	7.7%	54.3%	313
Void Staff	6.5%	51.5%	266
Riftmaker	4.0%	46.3%	164
Morellonomicon	4.0%	50.0%	162
Mejai's Soulstealer	2.7%	80.9%	110

Diana Build Planner

Plan a build

Start from Diana's most common core and swap items to see the total gold and stats. When your picks contain a three-item core players actually build, its recorded win rate shows up.

Diana's most-built items

Your build (4/6)

Total gold10,600

This core is in our ranked data: 66.2% win rate over 133 games.

Total stats from items

Ability Power: 330
Magic Pen: 50
Magic Pen %: 8%
Move Speed: 45

🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Diana Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Diana build?

The best Diana build in this patch includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Rabadon's Deathcap. This build has a 59.08% win rate and is picked 5.12% of the time.

What are Diana's core items?

Diana's core items are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Rabadon's Deathcap. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Diana's kit and playstyle in League of Legends.

What are the best boots for Diana?

Spellslinger's Shoes are the best boots for Diana. These boots provide optimal mobility and stats for Diana's playstyle. They are included in 5.1% of Diana builds.

What is the best trinket for Diana?

Oracle Lens is the best trinket for Diana. This trinket provides optimal vision control and map awareness. Using Oracle Lens helps Diana maintain vision around objectives and track enemy movements.

Are there alternative Diana builds?

Yes, alternative Diana builds include options like Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Lich Bane. Different builds can be more effective depending on team composition and matchups.

Where does MetaBot source build data for Diana?

MetaBot sources its build data for Diana directly from the Riot Games API, provided to developers for ingesting game data from League of Legends. MetaBot analyzes hundreds of thousands of matches daily to help it determine build statistics.

How does MetaBot determine what the best Diana builds are?

MetaBot only counts Diana games that reached a completed build (boots plus at least three finished items), groups them by their three core items, and ranks the groups by a confidence-adjusted win rate (Wilson lower bound) so a build with a handful of lucky games cannot outrank a well-played one. A build is only presented as the highest win rate once it has at least 50 games and a tenth of Diana's build sample; otherwise the most-played build is shown.

Diana community builds

All Diana builds →

No one has published a Diana build yet. Share yours and help other players climb.

Have a build that works?Publish your runes, items, skill order and tips. Others can vote on it, and it shows up here.

Create your Diana build

Diana Mid Build: Items & Boots

Select a Diana Build

Best Diana Build - Highest Win Rate Items

Full Build

Early Build Order

Top Summoner Spells

Build Stats

Best Diana Runes

Diana Abilities

Build Strengths

Diana Starting Items

Best Diana Core Items - Build These First

Shadowflame

Zhonya's Hourglass

Rabadon's Deathcap

Theorycraft Your Next Diana Build

Diana Build Path & Item Timing

First item

First two items

Three-item core

Diana Skill Order

High Win Rate Situational Items for Diana

Lich Bane

Stormsurge

Diana Boots

Spellslinger's Shoes

Diana Trinket

Oracle Lens

Complete Diana Build Item Stats

Build Comparison

Diana Counter Build Advice

When Should You Play This Diana Build

Strengths

Weaknesses

Champions with Similar Builds to Diana

Diana Mid Boots, Starting Items & Summoner Spells (Patch 26.20)

Diana boots

Diana starting items

Diana summoner spells

Diana First Item and Core Build Timing

First completed item

Three-item core

Every Diana Mid Item by Win Rate

Diana Build Planner

Plan a build

Diana Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Diana build?

What are Diana's core items?

What are the best boots for Diana?

What is the best trinket for Diana?

Are there alternative Diana builds?

Where does MetaBot source build data for Diana?

How does MetaBot determine what the best Diana builds are?

See Also

Diana community builds

Diana Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Diana build?

What are Diana's core items?

What are the best boots for Diana?

What is the best trinket for Diana?

Are there alternative Diana builds?

Where does MetaBot source build data for Diana?

How does MetaBot determine what the best Diana builds are?