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Leona Counters

The best Leona counters in League of Legends patch 25.23 are Pantheon, Milio, Maokai, Brand, Taric. The best Leona counter is Pantheon, with Leona having only a 44.44% win rate in this matchup. Secondary patch 25.23 Leona counter choices are Braum, Nami, Janna, Morgana, Poppy. Below are the top Leona counters and matchups alongside their win rates.

  • Leona passive ability - Sunlight - League of Legends
    Sunlight

    Sunlight

    Damaging spells afflict enemies with Sunlight for 1.5 seconds. When allied Champions deal damage to those targets, they consume the Sunlight to deal additional magic damage.

  • Leona Q ability - Shield of Daybreak - League of Legends
    Shield of Daybreak

    Shield of Daybreak

    Leona uses her shield to perform her next basic attack, dealing bonus magic damage and stunning the target.

    Cost:
    • 30/
    • 35/
    • 40/
    • 45/
    • 50
    Cooldown:
    • 5
    Range:
    • 100
  • Leona W ability - Eclipse - League of Legends
    Eclipse

    Eclipse

    Leona raises her shield to gain Damage Reduction, Armor, and Magic Resist. When the duration first ends, if there are nearby enemies, she will deal magic damage to them and prolong the duration of the effect.

    Cost:
    • 60
    Cooldown:
    • 14/
    • 13/
    • 12/
    • 11/
    • 10
    Range:
    • 450
  • Leona E ability - Zenith Blade - League of Legends
    Zenith Blade

    Zenith Blade

    Leona projects a solar image of her sword, dealing magic damage to all enemies in a line. When the image fades, the last enemy champion struck will be briefly immobilized and Leona will dash to them.

    Cost:
    • 40/
    • 45/
    • 50/
    • 55/
    • 60
    Cooldown:
    • 12/
    • 11/
    • 9/
    • 8/
    • 6
    Range:
    • 875
  • Leona R ultimate ability - Solar Flare - League of Legends
    Solar Flare

    Solar Flare

    Leona calls down a beam of solar energy, dealing damage to enemies in an area. Enemies in the center of the area are stunned, while enemies on the outside are slowed.

    Cost:
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 90/
    • 75/
    • 60
    Range:
    • 1200
Classes:
  • Tank,
  • Support
51.21%Win Rate
Leona A tier

These champions are Leona's hardest counters in League of Legends. Pantheon is Leona's biggest counter with only a 44.44% win rate for Leona. When facing these Leona counter picks, focus on safe farming and waiting for jungle assistance. Avoid extended trades and play around your power spikes to survive difficult Leona matchups.

Leona performs exceptionally well against these champions. Xerath is Leona's best matchup with a 61.19% win rate. When playing Leona into these favorable matchups, look for early aggression and lane dominance. Leona can capitalize on these champions' weaknesses to snowball leads and carry games.

Leona Counters - Frequently Asked Questions

Who counters Leona?

The best Leona counters are Pantheon, Milio, and Maokai. These champions have favorable matchups against Leona and can exploit Leona's weaknesses effectively.

What is Leona's hardest counter?

Pantheon is Leona's hardest counter. Leona has only a 44.44% win rate against Pantheon, making this one of Leona's most difficult matchups.

Who does Leona counter?

Leona performs well against Xerath, Senna, and Neeko. These are Leona's best matchups where Leona has favorable win rates and can dominate lane.

How do I play Leona into counter matchups?

When playing Leona into counters, focus on safe farming, waiting for jungle assistance, and playing around power spikes. Avoid extended trades in unfavorable matchups and look for opportunities to scale.