Leonavs Malzahar
Leona vs Malzahar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Leona wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Malzahar based on 5 games. Leona wins the early laning phase while Malzahar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Leona build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Leona vs Malzahar 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.
Who Wins the Leona vs Malzahar Matchup?
Leona vs Malzahar Matchup Summary
The Leona vs Malzahar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Leona wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 40.0%, giving Leona a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Leona controls the early laning stage, but Malzahar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Leona needs to press advantages before Malzahar reaches their power spikes, while Malzahar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Leona leads by 1,181 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Leona players can confidently pick into Malzahar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malzahar 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 Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown
Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Leona, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Malzahar holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Leona Build Against Malzahar
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Leona needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Leona against Malzahar are Locket of the Iron Solari, Protoplasm Harness 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 Malzahar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Leona100.0%
Malzahar0.0%Leona33.3%Malzahar66.7%Leona dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Malzahar. This lopsided early game means Leona can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Malzahar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Leona. Extended games heavily favor Malzahar, 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 Malzahar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Malzahar 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 Malzahar
Resolve
Domination
Running Resolve primary with Domination secondary allows Leona to press their advantage against Malzahar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Leona matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.45% | 124 | 1.0 | 360 | 8,634 | 58.3% | 55.3% | |
| 55.56% | 108 | 1.0 | 378 | 8,954 | 55.0% | 55.9% | |
| 43.75% | 96 | 1.1 | 367 | 8,906 | 48.8% | 40.0% | |
| 59.57% | 94 | 1.1 | 395 | 8,976 | 57.5% | 61.7% | |
| 55.84% | 77 | 1.0 | 338 | 8,665 | 60.6% | 52.3% | |
| 45.90% | 61 | 1.1 | 407 | 9,241 | 48.3% | 43.8% | |
| 39.66% | 58 | 1.1 | 351 | 8,749 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 50.94% | 53 | 1.0 | 385 | 9,042 | 54.5% | 48.4% | |
| 55.77% | 52 | 1.0 | 374 | 8,708 | 59.1% | 53.3% | |
| 54.90% | 51 | 1.0 | 375 | 8,905 | 54.5% | 55.2% | |
| 51.02% | 49 | 1.1 | 334 | 9,077 | 52.6% | 50.0% | |
| 60.47% | 43 | 1.2 | 440 | 8,086 | 54.2% | 68.4% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 1.1 | 356 | 8,801 | 55.6% | 56.5% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 1.2 | 379 | 8,792 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 1.1 | 303 | 7,934 | 60.0% | 55.6% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.0 | 447 | 8,469 | 40.0% | 81.8% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.0 | 355 | 8,566 | 71.4% | 41.2% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 1.1 | 407 | 7,720 | 43.8% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 1.1 | 403 | 8,065 | 50.0% | 31.3% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 1.1 | 405 | 7,475 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 0.9 | 370 | 9,343 | 54.5% | 61.1% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.1 | 351 | 8,150 | 76.9% | 26.7% | |
| 70.37% | 27 | 1.0 | 392 | 9,127 | 60.0% | 76.5% | |
| 70.37% | 27 | 1.0 | 353 | 9,312 | 63.6% | 75.0% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.1 | 354 | 8,629 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 1.1 | 445 | 9,304 | 56.3% | 40.0% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 1.1 | 369 | 8,060 | 23.1% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 0.9 | 380 | 8,561 | 42.9% | 54.5% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.1 | 357 | 9,192 | 71.4% | 54.5% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.0 | 380 | 9,935 | 75.0% | 53.9% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 0.9 | 389 | 8,508 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.0 | 360 | 8,440 | 60.0% | 27.3% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.0 | 423 | 9,310 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.0 | 426 | 9,572 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.0 | 450 | 10,414 | 66.7% | 30.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.2 | 413 | 9,654 | 80.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.1 | 351 | 7,968 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.1 | 365 | 8,857 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 396 | 9,542 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.3 | 340 | 8,003 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 385 | 7,424 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 532 | 10,486 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 397 | 10,279 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 526 | 8,709 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 313 | 8,725 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 414 | 9,540 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 350 | 11,211 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 387 | 9,361 | 0.0% | 33.3% |
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Leona vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Leona do against Malzahar in League of Legends?
Leona wins the Leona vs Malzahar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Leona do against Malzahar in the early game?
In the early game, Leona has the advantage against Malzahar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Malzahar in the late game?
In the late game, Malzahar takes over the Leona vs Malzahar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Malzahar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Leona vs Malzahar matchup?
Leona wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Leona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Leona build against Malzahar?
The best Leona build against Malzahar includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Protoplasm Harness, Kaenic Rookern with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Leona runes against Malzahar?
The best Leona runes against Malzahar use the Resolve primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Leona vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Leona counter Malzahar?
Yes, Leona has a favorable matchup against Malzahar with a 60.0% win rate. Leona strongly counters Malzahar in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Leona against Malzahar?
When playing Leona against Malzahar, 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.