Leona - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
4.2%

Leonavs Pyke

STankSupport
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Leona vs Pyke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Leona wins with a 57.5% win rate (+14.9%) over Pyke based on 181 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 Pyke 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
Pyke - 57.5% win ratePyke(57.5%)
Leona - 57.5% win rate in this matchup
Leona
57.5% WR
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Pyke vs Leona matchup - 42.5% win rate
Pyke
42.5% WR

Who Wins the Leona vs Pyke Matchup?

Leona wins the Leona vs Pyke matchup
Winner
Leona
Matches: 181
57.5%
Win Rate
42.5%
1.0
CS / min
1.0
395
DMG / min
471
8,912
Gold / game
10,205
137
Heal / min
174
1,182
DMG Mitigated / min
456
1.9
CC / min
1.3
56.8%
Early Game WR
43.2%
58.1%
Late Game WR
41.9%

Leona vs Pyke Matchup Summary

The Leona vs Pyke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 181 recent matches analyzed, Leona wins with a 57.5% win rate compared to Pyke's 42.5%, giving Leona a 14.9 percentage point advantage. Leona dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Pyke 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 689 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Leona players can confidently pick into Pyke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Pyke 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 Pyke Laning Phase Breakdown

Pyke wins the laning phase against Leona in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Leona
1.0Pyke
Leona and Pyke farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
395Leona
471Pyke
Pyke deals 76 more champion damage per minute than Leona. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Leona choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Pyke's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,912Leona
10,205Pyke
Pyke generates a commanding 1,293 more gold per game than Leona. This substantial economic advantage means Pyke 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
1.3Pyke
Leona provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Pyke, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Leona coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,319Leona
630Pyke
Leona vastly out-sustains Pyke, healing and mitigating 689 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Leona can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Pyke is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Pyke, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Leona Build Against Pyke

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Pyke, providing the mobility and stats Leona needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Leona against Pyke are Locket of the Iron Solari, 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 84.6% win rate across 13 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Pyke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Leona vs Pyke matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Leona
56.8%
+13.6% advantage
Leona early game win rateLeona56.8%
Pyke early game win ratePyke43.2%
Late Game
Leona
58.1%
+16.1% advantage
Leona late game win rateLeona58.1%
Pyke late game win ratePyke41.9%

Leona dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.8% win rate — a 13.6 percentage point lead over Pyke. 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 58.1% win rate — 16.1 points above Pyke. 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. Pyke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Leona Runes Against Pyke

Resolve rune tree - Leona primary runes vs PykeResolve
Aftershock - best Leona rune vs PykeFont of Life - best Leona rune vs PykeSecond Wind - best Leona rune vs PykeOvergrowth - best Leona rune vs Pyke
Precision rune tree - Leona secondary runes vs PykePrecision
Legend: Haste - best Leona rune vs PykeTriumph - best Leona rune vs Pyke
61.4% WR

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


Leona matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.68%3881.13618,42447.8%47.6%
54.86%3701.13828,89860.4%50.3%
54.29%3611.14169,27851.9%56.2%
48.23%3111.13678,89547.1%49.1%
52.92%3081.03429,14252.1%53.4%
47.37%2851.13898,88451.6%44.0%
52.71%2581.03618,75755.1%50.7%
46.48%2131.13588,63451.4%41.7%
54.15%2051.13348,54760.0%49.1%
50.54%1861.04308,99750.0%51.0%
57.46%1811.03958,91256.8%58.1%
48.86%1761.13838,25547.8%50.0%
49.13%1731.04239,09350.0%48.5%
46.95%1641.03889,07248.0%46.1%
44.74%1521.04288,47335.1%54.7%
55.41%1481.03578,70962.3%49.4%
57.14%1471.13368,26160.5%53.5%
51.75%1431.13478,69251.5%52.0%
51.09%1371.04019,09252.5%50.0%
56.62%1361.13508,49858.3%54.7%
47.06%1361.03829,47440.4%50.6%
61.24%1291.14188,93362.5%60.0%
55.00%1201.04048,89455.2%54.8%
50.00%1181.03618,99042.6%56.3%
45.92%981.13738,44546.3%45.5%
50.53%951.13968,57244.7%56.3%
48.89%901.14188,75059.0%41.2%
57.32%821.03998,90154.3%59.6%
64.63%821.04339,60259.5%68.9%
65.43%811.14009,19164.7%66.0%
49.38%811.13928,33247.8%51.4%
44.16%771.13958,98339.4%47.7%
48.05%771.03788,34746.3%50.0%
61.04%771.03999,63156.7%63.8%
39.53%431.13938,44558.8%26.9%
54.76%421.23998,79865.2%42.1%
53.66%411.03899,42252.4%55.0%
45.00%401.13868,59950.0%40.0%
46.15%391.14259,82458.3%40.7%
54.55%331.14269,93346.7%61.1%
59.09%221.13688,70866.7%50.0%
63.16%191.04148,55972.7%50.0%
66.67%181.33608,44575.0%60.0%
44.44%180.93929,21750.0%41.7%
68.75%160.93739,16972.7%60.0%
68.75%161.34689,86366.7%70.0%
50.00%160.93389,17240.0%54.5%
43.75%161.45099,35457.1%33.3%
50.00%141.24848,85771.4%28.6%
69.23%131.25099,89075.0%66.7%
58.33%121.04878,84742.9%80.0%
63.64%110.84349,57250.0%71.4%
27.27%110.944810,0100.0%37.5%
50.00%100.93939,47733.3%57.1%
30.00%101.04067,61720.0%40.0%
55.56%91.04019,57566.7%50.0%
75.00%81.13928,20960.0%100.0%
50.00%81.241810,803100.0%42.9%
12.50%81.13808,44120.0%0.0%
57.14%71.74168,79025.0%100.0%
42.86%71.14069,12575.0%0.0%
42.86%70.842210,01850.0%40.0%
57.14%71.13499,977100.0%40.0%
57.14%70.94658,76950.0%66.7%
50.00%61.145010,860100.0%40.0%
33.33%61.24608,74450.0%0.0%
60.00%51.44528,275100.0%33.3%
60.00%51.23739,35533.3%100.0%
100.00%50.964212,361100.0%100.0%
20.00%50.939011,181100.0%0.0%
0.00%51.14478,7230.0%0.0%
80.00%50.93558,26366.7%100.0%
40.00%51.12487,4090.0%66.7%
40.00%51.12689,01950.0%33.3%
60.00%50.94559,3150.0%100.0%
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Leona vs Pyke - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Leona do against Pyke in League of Legends?

Leona wins the Leona vs Pyke matchup with a 57.5% win rate compared to Pyke's 42.5%, a 14.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 181 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Leona do against Pyke in the early game?

In the early game, Leona has the advantage against Pyke with a 56.8% win rate versus 43.2%. 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 Pyke in the late game?

In the late game, Leona takes over the Leona vs Pyke matchup with a 58.1% win rate compared to 41.9%. Leona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Leona vs Pyke matchup?

Leona wins the matchup against Pyke with a 57.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 14.9 percentage point advantage means Leona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 181 games analyzed.

What is the best Leona build against Pyke?

The best Leona build against Pyke includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Protoplasm Harness, Bandlepipes with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 84.6% 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 Pyke?

The best Leona runes against Pyke use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.4% win rate in the Leona vs Pyke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Leona counter Pyke?

Yes, Leona has a favorable matchup against Pyke with a 57.5% win rate. Leona strongly counters Pyke in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Leona against Pyke?

When playing Leona against Pyke, 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.