- Win Rate
- 50.7%
- Pick Rate
- 2.3%
- Ban Rate
- 8.5%
LeBlanc Mid Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.19
- Games
- 4,504
- Lane
- Mid
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 9, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Every Mid lane opponent LeBlanc faced in Patch 26.19, ranked: Malzahar (61.8% win rate against LeBlanc) and Vex (59.2%) are the hardest. See gold, CS and XP at 15 for all 38 matchups, find the best counter from your own champion pool, and learn how to play against LeBlanc.
- Hardest counter
- Malzaharwins 61.8%
- Next hardest
- Vexwins 59.2%
- Biggest lane bully
- Naafiri+1,057 gold at 15
- Easiest matchup
- Lockeyou win 59.5%
- Mid lanes won at 15
- 53.2%
Who Counters LeBlanc Mid (Patch 26.19)
38 lane opponents · 3,715 gamesThe hardest Mid matchups for LeBlanc are Malzahar (61.8% win rate against LeBlanc), Vex (59.2%) and Katarina (56.6%). Naafiri is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 1,057 gold ahead of LeBlanc on average. Across the 38 matchups with lane data, LeBlanc is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 10 and clearly behind against 7. The easiest lane is Locke: LeBlanc wins 59.5%.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Malzahar | 61.8% | +310 | +24.4 | +377 | CounterWins lane | 152 |
 Vex | 59.2% | +438 | +9.7 | +463 | CounterWins lane | 147 |
 Katarina | 56.6% | −162 | −11.5 | −258 | Leans their way | 106 |
 Viktor | 55.7% | −86 | +10.3 | +203 | Leans their way | 122 |
 Ekko | 55.7% | −48 | −4.0 | −226 | Leans their way | 97 |
 Lissandra | 54.5% | +96 | +9.8 | +267 | Leans their way | 112 |
 Fizz | 53.3% | −175 | −5.7 | −302 | Leans their way | 137 |
 Diana | 54.9% | +625 | +1.6 | +367 | Leans their wayWins lane | 91 |
 Zed | 51.5% | +379 | +3.3 | +179 | Wins lane | 171 |
 Lux | 51.4% | −164 | +6.8 | −10 | Even | 138 |
 Yasuo | 48.5% | +61 | +12.4 | −106 | Even | 227 |
 Ahri | 48.9% | −283 | +0.4 | −91 | Loses lane | 186 |
 Hwei | 52.8% | −61 | +7.3 | +247 | Leans their way | 72 |
 Akali | 49.2% | −189 | −1.2 | −128 | Even | 130 |
 Yone | 47.5% | −193 | +6.5 | −120 | Leans your way | 200 |
 Veigar | 48.4% | −766 | −4.1 | −661 | Loses lane | 155 |
 Aurora | 52.3% | +108 | +3.6 | +288 | Leans their way | 65 |
 Aurelion Sol | 55.9% | −851 | −0.5 | −607 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 34 |
 Syndra | 48.2% | −220 | +8.1 | −234 | Even | 112 |
 Zoe | 50.0% | −140 | +3.1 | −172 | Even | 78 |
 Annie | 53.7% | −865 | −6.4 | −515 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 41 |
 Vladimir | 46.3% | −316 | +5.9 | +1 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 108 |
 Galio | 46.8% | −231 | +0.7 | −103 | Leans your way | 94 |
 Sylas | 45.5% | −429 | −12.9 | −364 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 121 |
 Irelia | 46.8% | +701 | +24.0 | +113 | Leans your wayWins lane | 62 |
 Mel | 44.6% | +522 | +21.0 | +451 | Leans your wayWins lane | 83 |
 Kassadin | 46.2% | −274 | −3.6 | −357 | Leans your way | 52 |
 Xerath | 42.9% | −349 | +0.7 | −98 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 84 |
 Twisted Fate | 43.9% | +105 | −4.7 | −335 | Leans your way | 66 |
 Azir | 46.5% | −636 | +6.3 | −260 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 43 |
 Locke | 40.5% | −262 | −9.4 | −556 | FavorableLoses lane | 131 |
 Talon | 48.4% | −163 | −6.6 | −391 | Even | 31 |
 Qiyana | 43.2% | −215 | −6.5 | −427 | Leans your way | 44 |
 Akshan | 43.2% | +364 | +1.3 | −83 | Leans your way | 44 |
 Orianna | 40.0% | −198 | +6.9 | −51 | Leans your way | 60 |
 Anivia | 42.9% | −176 | +8.0 | +144 | Leans your way | 35 |
 Naafiri | 41.0% | +1,057 | +24.4 | +475 | Leans your wayWins lane | 39 |
 Ryze | 37.8% | −498 | +8.0 | −227 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 45 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
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| Pick | Win rate vs LeBlanc | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Malzahar | 61.8% | +310 | 152 |
| 2. Vex | 59.2% | +438 | 147 |
| 3. Katarina | 56.6% | −162 | 106 |
| 4. Viktor | 55.7% | −86 | 122 |
| 5. Ekko | 55.7% | −48 | 97 |
LeBlanc Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
LeBlanc's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Mid opponents. Right of the line, LeBlanc is ahead; left, the opponent is.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest LeBlanc counters are Malzahar, Vex, Katarina, and Viktor. These champions either out-trade LeBlanc in lane, have abilities that negate LeBlanc's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Malzahar in particular exploits LeBlanc's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against LeBlanc involves understanding LeBlanc's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on LeBlanc when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus LeBlanc in team fights before LeBlanc can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against LeBlanc to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize LeBlanc's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter LeBlanc - Game Phase Strategy
LeBlanc may be mana-dependent early. Punish after spell rotations when abilities are on cooldown. All-in when mana is depleted for advantageous trades.
LeBlanc's poke and zone control peaks mid game. Engage quickly to close the gap before LeBlanc can kite. Use flanks and hard engage to bypass poke damage.
LeBlanc provides strong team fight damage late. Prioritize diving LeBlanc or use assassins to reach the backline. Magic resist items become crucial.
Tips for Playing Against LeBlanc
- Pick Malzahar or similar champions with kits that exploit LeBlanc's weaknesses
- Build Mercury's Treads or Hexdrinker early to reduce LeBlanc's damage in lane
- Track LeBlanc's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward LeBlanc's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank LeBlanc during vulnerable windows
- Group with teammates to deny LeBlanc solo picks
- Place control wards in flanking positions to spot LeBlanc's engages
Riot's tips for playing against LeBlanc
- LeBlanc's ultimate can create fake LeBlancs during her spellcast or, rarely, at a distant position.
- The fake LeBlanc created at a distance will always run at the nearest Champion, cast a harmless spell, then immediately disappear.
- Attacking LeBlanc first avoids most of her tricks, especially if she's recently used her dash, Distortion.
- Stunning or silencing LeBlanc will prevent her from activating the return part of Distortion.
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What LeBlanc Is Good Against
The Mid opponents LeBlanc beats most reliably this patch — the picks to look for when LeBlanc is your champion.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locke | 40.5% | −262 | −9.4 | −556 | FavorableLoses lane | 131 |
| Orianna | 40.0% | −198 | +6.9 | −51 | Leans your way | 60 |
| Xerath | 42.9% | −349 | +0.7 | −98 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 84 |
| Sylas | 45.5% | −429 | −12.9 | −364 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 121 |
| Yone | 47.5% | −193 | +6.5 | −120 | Leans your way | 200 |
| Yasuo | 48.5% | +61 | +12.4 | −106 | Even | 227 |
| Mel | 44.6% | +522 | +21.0 | +451 | Leans your wayWins lane | 83 |
| Vladimir | 46.3% | −316 | +5.9 | +1 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 108 |
| Twisted Fate | 43.9% | +105 | −4.7 | −335 | Leans your way | 66 |
| Ahri | 48.9% | −283 | +0.4 | −91 | Loses lane | 186 |
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LeBlanc Counters FAQ - Patch 26.19
Who counters LeBlanc?
In the Mid lane this patch, the strongest counters to LeBlanc are Malzahar (61.8% over 152 games), Vex (59.2% over 147 games), Katarina (56.6% over 106 games), Viktor (55.7% over 122 games), Ekko (55.7% over 97 games).
What is LeBlanc's hardest matchup?
Malzahar. LeBlanc wins only 38.2% of 152 lane games against Malzahar and sits at −310 gold at 15 minutes.
What is LeBlanc good against?
LeBlanc's best Mid matchups this patch are Locke (59.5%), Orianna (60.0%), Xerath (57.1%), Sylas (54.5%).
Who beats LeBlanc in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, LeBlanc's toughest lanes are Naafiri (+1,057 gold ahead), Irelia (+701 gold ahead), Diana (+625 gold ahead).
Is LeBlanc a lane bully?
Yes. LeBlanc Mid averages 84 more gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 53% of games.