Leona - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
3.8%

Leonavs Gnar

ATankSupport
Patch26.10
Matches2,222,046
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Leona vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Leona wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Gnar based on 5 games. Leona 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 Gnar 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
Gnar - 80.0% win rateGnar(80.0%)
Leona - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Leona
80.0% WR
VS
Gnar vs Leona matchup - 20.0% win rate
Gnar
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Leona vs Gnar Matchup?

Leona wins the Leona vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Leona
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
1.5
CS / min
3.4
508
DMG / min
709
5,461
Gold / game
6,220
214
Heal / min
139
1,058
DMG Mitigated / min
718
2.3
CC / min
1.4
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Leona vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Leona vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Leona wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 20.0%, giving Leona a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Leona dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gnar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Gnar leads by 1.9 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Leona players can confidently pick into Gnar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gnar away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Leona vs Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Leona in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.5Leona
3.4Gnar
Gnar significantly out-farms Leona by 1.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 29 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gnar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Leona players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
508Leona
709Gnar
Gnar heavily out-damages Leona by 201 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 Gnar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
5,461Leona
6,220Gnar
Gnar earns 759 more gold per game than Leona, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Gnar slightly faster item completions.
Utility
2.3Leona
1.4Gnar
Leona brings significantly more crowd control than Gnar, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Leona far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Gnar should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,273Leona
857Gnar
Leona vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 416 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Leona can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gnar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gnar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Leona Build Against Gnar

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Leona needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Leona against Gnar are Knight's Vow, Protoplasm Harness and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Leona an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gnar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Leona vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Leona
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Leona early game win rateLeona75.0%
Gnar early game win rateGnar25.0%
Late Game
Leona
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Leona late game win rateLeona100.0%
Gnar late game win rateGnar0.0%

Leona dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Leona can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Leona is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Leona, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Leona Runes Against Gnar

Resolve rune tree - Leona primary runes vs GnarResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Leona rune vs GnarFont of Life - best Leona rune vs GnarSecond Wind - best Leona rune vs GnarOvergrowth - best Leona rune vs Gnar
Precision rune tree - Leona secondary runes vs GnarPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Leona rune vs GnarTriumph - best Leona rune vs Gnar
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Leona to press their advantage against Gnar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Leona matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.17%4711.13748,68147.2%54.5%
50.82%4291.13748,76048.6%52.5%
53.44%4211.13568,86851.0%55.5%
50.99%4061.13908,70554.0%47.7%
54.08%3681.13758,74156.0%52.6%
52.87%3481.03348,27750.3%55.3%
50.00%3361.13838,57852.9%47.5%
53.94%2411.03928,60655.7%52.6%
48.84%2151.13348,11751.5%46.5%
48.84%2151.03989,06045.9%50.8%
56.73%2081.04288,80055.2%57.9%
49.74%1891.03848,53854.0%46.1%
54.05%1851.13768,44661.6%47.5%
41.95%1741.13778,89745.2%39.6%
48.19%1661.14408,73253.2%43.7%
50.30%1651.14369,01341.9%57.1%
53.70%1621.03499,03750.0%56.1%
50.00%1581.13718,60840.9%56.5%
48.41%1571.13508,42749.4%47.3%
51.92%1561.13408,36560.0%44.4%
48.34%1511.04418,64248.5%48.2%
60.74%1351.03898,95562.1%59.7%
45.53%1231.03458,38340.0%50.8%
52.46%1221.04238,78545.3%58.0%
58.18%1101.13528,95355.6%60.0%
54.63%1081.13699,07644.4%61.9%
47.66%1071.14248,84050.0%45.8%
47.12%1041.13839,05252.2%43.1%
50.55%911.03618,34654.0%48.1%
48.28%871.03698,59745.0%51.1%
51.19%841.13758,75748.8%53.7%
52.24%671.13779,03542.3%58.5%
65.67%671.14229,15861.5%68.3%
58.21%671.13788,06367.7%48.5%
46.67%601.04079,89845.0%47.5%
62.50%561.13658,13260.0%65.4%
44.44%451.14268,31854.2%33.3%
50.00%421.13818,02852.2%47.4%
68.42%391.13798,67463.2%73.7%
50.00%341.13898,84461.5%42.9%
40.00%301.54329,07026.7%53.3%
42.86%281.23708,85443.8%41.7%
46.15%261.45319,29930.8%61.5%
60.00%251.23938,37957.1%63.6%
41.67%241.03879,87757.1%35.3%
79.17%241.04168,55876.9%81.8%
50.00%181.24619,11950.0%50.0%
55.56%180.93367,71750.0%62.5%
47.06%170.94438,99840.0%57.1%
56.25%160.94449,58950.0%60.0%
60.00%151.04019,28157.1%62.5%
50.00%141.34439,21150.0%50.0%
42.86%141.142110,01640.0%44.4%
53.85%131.947811,523100.0%45.5%
46.15%131.13539,22033.3%57.1%
46.15%131.03898,32550.0%42.9%
60.00%101.03829,62433.3%71.4%
20.00%101.13807,74125.0%16.7%
40.00%102.35279,12225.0%50.0%
44.44%91.646810,6840.0%57.1%
44.44%91.03498,98066.7%33.3%
75.00%81.351211,76175.0%75.0%
62.50%81.251210,45875.0%50.0%
75.00%81.44689,53950.0%83.3%
37.50%81.33978,12620.0%66.7%
50.00%81.24408,74766.7%40.0%
42.86%71.43857,77625.0%66.7%
42.86%72.149913,3570.0%42.9%
33.33%61.74489,62850.0%0.0%
83.33%61.44199,377100.0%66.7%
50.00%60.84577,10150.0%50.0%
50.00%61.85427,96166.7%33.3%
66.67%60.94639,20350.0%75.0%
66.67%61.24169,34466.7%66.7%
33.33%61.452011,07950.0%25.0%
40.00%51.63589,35966.7%0.0%
40.00%50.93528,68550.0%33.3%
80.00%50.83539,743100.0%66.7%
60.00%51.04259,05866.7%50.0%
60.00%52.64249,15233.3%100.0%
40.00%51.14069,11766.7%0.0%
80.00%51.12949,011100.0%66.7%
80.00%51.55085,46175.0%100.0%
60.00%50.940610,19650.0%66.7%

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Leona vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Leona do against Gnar in League of Legends?

Leona wins the Leona vs Gnar matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Leona do against Gnar in the early game?

In the early game, Leona has the advantage against Gnar with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Gnar in the late game?

In the late game, Leona takes over the Leona vs Gnar matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Leona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Leona vs Gnar matchup?

Leona wins the matchup against Gnar with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Leona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Leona build against Gnar?

The best Leona build against Gnar includes Knight's Vow, Protoplasm Harness, Bandlepipes with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Leona runes against Gnar?

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

Does Leona counter Gnar?

Yes, Leona has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 80.0% win rate. Leona strongly counters Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Leona against Gnar?

When playing Leona against Gnar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.