Leonavs Rakan
Leona vs Rakan is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Rakan wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Leona based on 115 games. Rakan 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 Rakan 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 Rakan Matchup?
Leona vs Rakan Matchup Summary
The Leona vs Rakan matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 115 recent matches analyzed, Rakan wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Leona's 40.0%, giving Rakan a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Rakan 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 damage output, where Leona leads by 94 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rakan 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 Rakan 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 Rakan Laning Phase Breakdown
Leona is favored during the laning phase against Rakan, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Leona holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Leona Build Against Rakan
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Rakan, providing the mobility and stats Leona needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Leona against Rakan are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Leona an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Rakan. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Leona vs Rakan matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Leona45.8%
Rakan54.2%Leona35.8%Rakan64.2%Rakan dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.2% win rate — a 8.3 percentage point lead over Leona. This lopsided early game means Rakan can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Rakan is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 64.2% win rate — 28.4 points above Leona. Extended games heavily favor Rakan, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Rakan 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 Rakan
Resolve
Precision
The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Leona the best tools to compete against Rakan in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Leona matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.31% | 501 | 1.1 | 373 | 8,869 | 51.2% | 44.5% | |
| 50.22% | 460 | 1.1 | 368 | 8,576 | 55.0% | 45.8% | |
| 53.73% | 415 | 1.1 | 354 | 9,172 | 47.1% | 57.7% | |
| 53.61% | 388 | 1.1 | 389 | 8,606 | 55.1% | 52.1% | |
| 49.56% | 343 | 1.1 | 342 | 8,847 | 47.9% | 50.8% | |
| 46.26% | 294 | 1.1 | 366 | 8,764 | 44.1% | 47.9% | |
| 56.01% | 291 | 1.0 | 387 | 8,682 | 51.9% | 59.6% | |
| 56.32% | 261 | 1.1 | 394 | 9,104 | 53.9% | 58.3% | |
| 51.63% | 215 | 1.1 | 395 | 8,908 | 48.4% | 54.0% | |
| 52.58% | 213 | 1.1 | 392 | 8,719 | 56.4% | 49.6% | |
| 46.41% | 209 | 1.1 | 324 | 8,353 | 47.4% | 45.6% | |
| 56.41% | 195 | 1.0 | 416 | 9,254 | 50.6% | 60.3% | |
| 49.48% | 192 | 1.1 | 363 | 8,391 | 50.0% | 49.0% | |
| 53.93% | 191 | 1.1 | 354 | 8,965 | 57.0% | 51.8% | |
| 51.05% | 190 | 1.1 | 365 | 8,796 | 42.9% | 56.6% | |
| 41.94% | 186 | 1.1 | 419 | 8,648 | 33.7% | 50.0% | |
| 46.88% | 160 | 1.1 | 394 | 8,837 | 47.1% | 46.7% | |
| 36.88% | 160 | 1.1 | 438 | 8,619 | 37.5% | 36.3% | |
| 65.41% | 159 | 1.1 | 329 | 8,090 | 72.8% | 55.2% | |
| 55.35% | 159 | 1.0 | 440 | 8,885 | 56.0% | 54.8% | |
| 42.21% | 154 | 1.1 | 370 | 7,940 | 39.8% | 45.1% | |
| 52.78% | 144 | 1.1 | 344 | 8,729 | 47.8% | 57.1% | |
| 56.52% | 138 | 1.1 | 436 | 9,141 | 58.8% | 55.2% | |
| 53.44% | 131 | 1.0 | 394 | 8,812 | 50.0% | 56.5% | |
| 54.33% | 127 | 1.0 | 334 | 8,138 | 47.3% | 64.2% | |
| 50.00% | 118 | 1.1 | 377 | 8,614 | 54.5% | 46.0% | |
| 40.00% | 115 | 1.1 | 356 | 8,643 | 45.8% | 35.8% | |
| 60.38% | 106 | 1.1 | 390 | 8,803 | 54.4% | 65.0% | |
| 60.58% | 104 | 1.1 | 415 | 8,897 | 58.8% | 62.3% | |
| 48.54% | 103 | 1.1 | 347 | 8,754 | 43.2% | 52.5% | |
| 52.81% | 89 | 1.1 | 383 | 8,728 | 47.5% | 57.1% | |
| 42.53% | 87 | 1.0 | 394 | 8,297 | 34.9% | 50.0% | |
| 42.53% | 87 | 1.0 | 387 | 9,097 | 48.6% | 38.5% | |
| 52.24% | 67 | 1.1 | 404 | 8,655 | 48.3% | 55.3% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 1.1 | 373 | 9,128 | 66.7% | 40.5% | |
| 46.43% | 56 | 1.1 | 389 | 8,489 | 56.3% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 50 | 1.3 | 425 | 9,430 | 33.3% | 44.8% | |
| 64.10% | 39 | 1.0 | 336 | 9,276 | 47.4% | 80.0% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 1.2 | 400 | 8,116 | 43.5% | 50.0% | |
| 62.16% | 37 | 1.2 | 441 | 9,138 | 58.8% | 65.0% | |
| 35.14% | 37 | 1.1 | 356 | 8,912 | 20.0% | 45.5% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 0.9 | 393 | 8,378 | 54.5% | 52.6% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 411 | 8,565 | 58.3% | 53.9% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 1.2 | 393 | 8,119 | 56.3% | 37.5% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.0 | 408 | 9,106 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 1.0 | 354 | 7,776 | 21.4% | 75.0% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.2 | 482 | 10,661 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 1.3 | 477 | 9,292 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 1.1 | 466 | 8,634 | 58.3% | 71.4% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.1 | 449 | 9,392 | 85.7% | 33.3% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 0.9 | 354 | 8,744 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 1.3 | 437 | 9,639 | 16.7% | 44.4% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.0 | 365 | 7,711 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 387 | 8,755 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.1 | 346 | 7,439 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.2 | 404 | 9,173 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.1 | 413 | 8,438 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 434 | 7,746 | 62.5% | 100.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.0 | 368 | 8,613 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.5 | 378 | 9,171 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 493 | 9,025 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.9 | 373 | 8,653 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 423 | 8,544 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 497 | 10,727 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 554 | 10,406 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.9 | 534 | 9,323 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.4 | 355 | 8,603 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 411 | 9,123 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.1 | 309 | 8,666 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 404 | 8,059 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 567 | 7,712 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 0.9 | 444 | 10,966 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.2 | 337 | 8,133 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 436 | 9,383 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.2 | 285 | 7,465 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 374 | 7,713 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 0.9 | 307 | 6,238 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.0 | 368 | 8,762 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 455 | 7,407 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 447 | 9,356 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 382 | 8,330 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 383 | 8,905 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 484 | 8,316 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 425 | 9,536 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 300 | 7,914 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 405 | 9,461 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 488 | 6,544 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
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Leona vs Rakan - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Leona do against Rakan in League of Legends?
Rakan wins the Leona vs Rakan matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Leona's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 115 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Leona do against Rakan in the early game?
In the early game, Rakan has the advantage against Leona with a 54.2% win rate versus 45.8%. Rakan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Leona do against Rakan in the late game?
In the late game, Rakan takes over the Leona vs Rakan matchup with a 64.2% win rate compared to 35.8%. Rakan scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Leona vs Rakan matchup?
Rakan wins the matchup against Leona with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Rakan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 115 games analyzed.
What is the best Leona build against Rakan?
The best Leona build against Rakan includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Bandlepipes with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Rakan?
The best Leona runes against Rakan use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Leona vs Rakan matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Leona counter Rakan?
No, Leona struggles against Rakan with only a 40.0% win rate. Rakan has the advantage in this matchup. Leona players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Rakan's lead.
How do I play Leona against Rakan?
When playing Leona against Rakan, play cautiously and avoid Rakan's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Rakan has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.