Leona - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
4.1%

Leonavs Fiddlesticks

ATankSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Leona vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Fiddlesticks wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Leona based on 11 games. Leona wins the early laning phase while Fiddlesticks scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Leona build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Leona vs Fiddlesticks matchup.

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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.

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Leona - 36.4% win rate in this matchup
Leona
36.4% WR
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Fiddlesticks vs Leona matchup - 63.6% win rate
Fiddlesticks
63.6% WR

Who Wins the Leona vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the Leona vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Fiddlesticks
Matches: 11
36.4%
Win Rate
63.6%
1.1
CS / min
1.8
370
DMG / min
815
8,771
Gold / game
10,753
130
Heal / min
252
1,285
DMG Mitigated / min
480
1.9
CC / min
2.5
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
16.7%
Late Game WR
83.3%

Leona vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Leona vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Fiddlesticks wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Leona's 36.4%, giving Fiddlesticks a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Leona controls the early laning stage, but Fiddlesticks outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Leona needs to press advantages before Fiddlesticks reaches their power spikes, while Fiddlesticks should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Fiddlesticks leads by 445 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown

Fiddlesticks wins the laning phase against Leona in League of Legends

Fiddlesticks is favored during the laning phase against Leona, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Fiddlesticks holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Leona
1.8Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks edges out Leona by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Fiddlesticks.
Damage
370Leona
815Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks heavily out-damages Leona by 445 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 Fiddlesticks's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,771Leona
10,753Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks generates a commanding 1,982 more gold per game than Leona. This substantial economic advantage means Fiddlesticks 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
1.9Leona
2.5Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Leona, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Fiddlesticks coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,415Leona
731Fiddlesticks
Leona vastly out-sustains Fiddlesticks, healing and mitigating 684 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Leona can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Fiddlesticks is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Fiddlesticks, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Leona Build Against Fiddlesticks

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Fiddlesticks, providing the mobility and stats Leona needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Leona against Fiddlesticks are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Kaenic Rookern. 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 Fiddlesticks matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Leona
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Leona early game win rateLeona60.0%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks40.0%
Late Game
Fiddlesticks
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Leona late game win rateLeona16.7%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks83.3%

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

Fiddlesticks is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Leona. Extended games heavily favor Fiddlesticks, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Leona must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Fiddlesticks reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Fiddlesticks survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Leona Runes Against Fiddlesticks

Resolve rune tree - Leona primary runes vs FiddlesticksResolve
Aftershock - best Leona rune vs FiddlesticksFont of Life - best Leona rune vs FiddlesticksBone Plating - best Leona rune vs FiddlesticksUnflinching - best Leona rune vs Fiddlesticks
Inspiration rune tree - Leona secondary runes vs FiddlesticksInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Leona rune vs FiddlesticksCosmic Insight - best Leona rune vs Fiddlesticks
25.0% WR

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


Leona matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.52%3541.13798,89547.0%59.1%
46.94%2451.13498,74042.7%49.4%
46.22%2381.13608,49848.4%44.8%
46.96%2301.13858,19651.3%42.7%
52.73%1651.13658,27646.1%58.6%
46.94%1471.13618,67146.1%47.4%
54.74%1371.03679,15257.5%53.3%
49.25%1341.03868,38250.0%48.8%
54.46%1121.13328,31561.1%48.3%
53.33%1051.14138,81359.0%50.0%
54.46%1011.13197,96052.1%56.6%
50.00%1001.04248,50557.8%43.6%
51.09%921.03959,11546.4%53.1%
48.24%851.14088,70239.4%53.9%
43.21%811.14107,71750.0%35.9%
56.25%801.13348,09163.2%50.0%
45.57%791.03679,27954.5%42.1%
46.84%791.13898,53748.3%46.0%
46.05%761.14168,75141.2%50.0%
44.59%741.13857,83746.0%43.2%
46.48%711.13898,48553.1%41.0%
57.58%661.14139,53841.9%71.4%
49.21%631.03698,51742.9%54.3%
46.03%631.24788,77817.4%62.5%
56.45%621.13697,58360.0%51.9%
61.29%621.13949,00660.9%61.5%
59.65%571.13769,02752.2%64.7%
48.08%521.03798,70836.8%54.5%
48.08%521.03387,98148.3%47.8%
61.22%491.03828,88652.6%66.7%
61.22%491.03468,17950.0%69.0%
30.43%461.03988,33840.0%25.8%
48.84%431.13997,47064.0%27.8%
58.14%431.03929,21276.9%50.0%
52.94%341.14069,34966.7%45.5%
42.42%331.33428,18850.0%33.3%
60.00%251.13519,19471.4%55.6%
70.83%241.24088,960100.0%58.8%
61.90%211.03349,77557.1%64.3%
47.62%210.93748,44744.4%50.0%
36.84%191.13299,33742.9%33.3%
62.50%161.14669,90457.1%66.7%
40.00%150.93889,2820.0%46.1%
60.00%151.23638,95350.0%63.6%
71.43%141.13729,23350.0%87.5%
41.67%120.94048,67150.0%37.5%
50.00%121.03369,99740.0%57.1%
36.36%111.13708,77160.0%16.7%
11.11%91.44648,60625.0%0.0%
33.33%92.04758,62075.0%0.0%
77.78%91.24299,99350.0%85.7%
50.00%80.93727,63066.7%0.0%
50.00%81.54007,88050.0%50.0%
42.86%71.34596,23640.0%50.0%
85.71%71.03299,456100.0%75.0%
42.86%71.03598,14150.0%33.3%
50.00%60.93938,60625.0%100.0%
16.67%61.13775,35125.0%0.0%
66.67%61.03769,08350.0%75.0%
60.00%51.15269,22475.0%0.0%
60.00%52.14397,10166.7%50.0%
20.00%52.33888,4320.0%50.0%

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Leona vs Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Leona do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?

Fiddlesticks wins the Leona vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Leona's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Leona do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?

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

How does Leona do against Fiddlesticks in the late game?

In the late game, Fiddlesticks takes over the Leona vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Fiddlesticks scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Leona vs Fiddlesticks matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the matchup against Leona with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Fiddlesticks is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Leona build against Fiddlesticks?

The best Leona build against Fiddlesticks includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Kaenic Rookern with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Leona runes against Fiddlesticks?

The best Leona runes against Fiddlesticks use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Leona vs Fiddlesticks matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Leona counter Fiddlesticks?

No, Leona struggles against Fiddlesticks with only a 36.4% win rate. Fiddlesticks has the advantage in this matchup. Leona players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Fiddlesticks's lead.

How do I play Leona against Fiddlesticks?

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