Leona - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.2%
Pick Rate
4.0%

Leonavs Annie

ATankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Leona vs Annie is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Annie wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Leona based on 8 games. Annie holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Leona build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Leona vs Annie matchup.

Leona Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Leona 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.

Compare against an opponent
Annie - 37.5% win rateAnnie(37.5%)
Leona - 37.5% win rate in this matchup
Leona
37.5% WR
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Annie vs Leona matchup - 62.5% win rate
Annie
62.5% WR

Who Wins the Leona vs Annie Matchup?

Annie wins the Leona vs Annie matchup
Winner
Annie
Matches: 8
37.5%
Win Rate
62.5%
1.1
CS / min
1.7
331
DMG / min
717
8,921
Gold / game
11,076
94
Heal / min
40
1,094
DMG Mitigated / min
335
1.5
CC / min
1.3
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Leona vs Annie Matchup Summary

The Leona vs Annie matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Annie wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Leona's 37.5%, giving Annie a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Annie dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Leona 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 812 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Annie has a strong advantage in this matchup. Leona players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Annie 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.

Leona vs Annie Laning Phase Breakdown

Annie wins the laning phase against Leona in League of Legends

Annie is favored during the laning phase against Leona, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Annie holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Leona
1.7Annie
Annie edges out Leona by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Annie.
Damage
331Leona
717Annie
Annie heavily out-damages Leona by 386 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Leona should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Annie's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,921Leona
11,076Annie
Annie generates a commanding 2,155 more gold per game than Leona. This substantial economic advantage means Annie consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Leona should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.5Leona
1.3Annie
Both Leona and Annie provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,187Leona
375Annie
Leona vastly out-sustains Annie, healing and mitigating 812 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Leona can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Annie is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Annie, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Leona Build Against Annie

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Annie, providing the mobility and stats Leona needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Leona against Annie are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Leona an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Leona vs Annie matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Annie
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Leona early game win rateLeona40.0%
Annie early game win rateAnnie60.0%
Late Game
Annie
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Leona late game win rateLeona33.3%
Annie late game win rateAnnie66.7%

Annie dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Leona. This lopsided early game means Annie can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Annie is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Leona. Extended games heavily favor Annie, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Leona Runes Against Annie

Resolve rune tree - Leona primary runes vs AnnieResolve
Aftershock - best Leona rune vs AnnieFont of Life - best Leona rune vs AnnieBone Plating - best Leona rune vs AnnieUnflinching - best Leona rune vs Annie
Inspiration rune tree - Leona secondary runes vs AnnieInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Leona rune vs AnnieCosmic Insight - best Leona rune vs Annie
100.0% WR

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


Leona matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Leona'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 Leona build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Leona matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.78%2581.13728,71549.2%52.2%
48.25%2571.13698,89645.2%50.3%
55.19%2411.03968,91158.4%51.7%
51.11%2251.03618,91146.3%54.6%
43.04%1581.13738,79434.9%48.4%
47.52%1411.13888,57653.0%42.7%
41.30%1381.13458,95336.4%44.6%
45.38%1301.13218,02944.6%46.4%
40.32%1241.13808,59240.0%40.6%
54.24%1181.14119,14762.3%47.7%
55.14%1071.14069,25060.0%50.9%
53.27%1071.13808,72054.5%51.9%
52.83%1061.13708,33047.3%58.8%
58.65%1041.04239,14361.9%56.5%
55.00%1001.13918,89655.8%54.4%
46.00%1001.13448,22040.8%51.0%
51.02%981.03438,82259.3%40.9%
52.58%971.13829,00053.9%51.7%
51.09%921.14588,95856.1%47.1%
54.22%831.03608,88258.8%51.0%
51.25%801.13388,18555.6%45.7%
51.25%801.13999,32855.9%47.8%
52.50%801.14098,80852.6%52.4%
43.42%761.13678,15241.9%45.5%
54.41%681.04089,30960.7%50.0%
48.39%621.13698,79646.7%50.0%
48.33%601.13788,67751.7%45.2%
47.37%571.04188,70046.4%48.3%
52.63%571.03999,33877.8%41.0%
52.63%571.14469,06356.5%50.0%
66.07%561.03899,09059.1%70.6%
63.27%491.03919,45257.9%66.7%
56.82%441.13708,77360.0%54.2%
45.00%401.14087,80246.1%42.9%
46.15%261.24229,01455.6%41.2%
60.00%251.14009,74950.0%66.7%
52.17%231.14118,65650.0%54.5%
45.45%220.94029,25050.0%42.9%
50.00%200.94109,08550.0%50.0%
55.00%201.13939,22350.0%58.3%
56.25%160.93299,88566.7%50.0%
50.00%141.13788,25442.9%57.1%
46.15%130.94449,98920.0%62.5%
53.85%130.94889,38675.0%44.4%
33.33%120.93858,97333.3%33.3%
58.33%121.24079,04644.4%100.0%
36.36%111.23728,30733.3%40.0%
45.45%110.94058,05375.0%28.6%
63.64%110.93207,75857.1%75.0%
70.00%101.14638,67760.0%80.0%
30.00%100.949310,77550.0%25.0%
44.44%90.94049,40840.0%50.0%
37.50%81.04058,39616.7%100.0%
75.00%81.145810,692100.0%71.4%
75.00%81.149211,409100.0%66.7%
37.50%81.13318,92140.0%33.3%
85.71%71.44608,86775.0%100.0%
71.43%71.150510,622100.0%60.0%
100.00%71.13697,926100.0%100.0%
50.00%60.93599,23950.0%50.0%
40.00%51.14047,28233.3%50.0%
60.00%51.151410,81950.0%66.7%
60.00%51.23318,63833.3%100.0%
60.00%50.93998,27775.0%0.0%
60.00%50.93569,03033.3%100.0%
100.00%51.043311,353100.0%100.0%
40.00%51.74719,64533.3%50.0%
60.00%51.145710,4190.0%75.0%

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Leona vs Annie - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Leona do against Annie in League of Legends?

Annie wins the Leona vs Annie matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Leona's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Leona do against Annie in the early game?

In the early game, Annie has the advantage against Leona with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Annie players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Leona do against Annie in the late game?

In the late game, Annie takes over the Leona vs Annie matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Annie scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Leona vs Annie matchup?

Annie wins the matchup against Leona with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Annie is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Leona build against Annie?

The best Leona build against Annie includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Bandlepipes with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Leona runes against Annie?

The best Leona runes against Annie use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Leona vs Annie matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Leona counter Annie?

No, Leona struggles against Annie with only a 37.5% win rate. Annie has the advantage in this matchup. Leona players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Annie's lead.

How do I play Leona against Annie?

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