Leona - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.2%
Pick Rate
4.0%

Leonavs Sylas

ATankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Leona vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Leona wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Sylas based on 10 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 Sylas 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
Sylas - 70.0% win rateSylas(70.0%)
Leona - 70.0% win rate in this matchup
Leona
70.0% WR
VS
Sylas vs Leona matchup - 30.0% win rate
Sylas
30.0% WR

Who Wins the Leona vs Sylas Matchup?

Leona wins the Leona vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Leona
Matches: 10
70.0%
Win Rate
30.0%
1.1
CS / min
1.6
463
DMG / min
580
8,677
Gold / game
8,834
109
Heal / min
171
1,153
DMG Mitigated / min
566
2.1
CC / min
0.7
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Leona vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Leona vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Leona wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Sylas's 30.0%, giving Leona a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Leona dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sylas players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Leona leads by 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Leona players can confidently pick into Sylas and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sylas 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 Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

Sylas wins the laning phase against Leona in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Leona
1.6Sylas
Sylas edges out Leona by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Sylas.
Damage
463Leona
580Sylas
Sylas heavily out-damages Leona by 117 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 Sylas's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,677Leona
8,834Sylas
Leona and Sylas generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 156 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
2.1Leona
0.7Sylas
Leona brings significantly more crowd control than Sylas, with 1.4 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. Sylas should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,262Leona
737Sylas
Leona vastly out-sustains Sylas, healing and mitigating 525 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Leona can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Sylas is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Sylas, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Leona Build Against Sylas

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Leona needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Leona against Sylas are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Kaenic Rookern. 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 Sylas. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Leona vs Sylas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Leona
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Leona early game win rateLeona60.0%
Sylas early game win rateSylas40.0%
Late Game
Leona
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Leona late game win rateLeona80.0%
Sylas late game win rateSylas20.0%

Leona dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Sylas. 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Sylas. 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. Sylas players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Leona Runes Against Sylas

Resolve rune tree - Leona primary runes vs SylasResolve
Aftershock - best Leona rune vs SylasFont of Life - best Leona rune vs SylasSecond Wind - best Leona rune vs SylasOvergrowth - best Leona rune vs Sylas
Precision rune tree - Leona secondary runes vs SylasPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Leona rune vs SylasTriumph - best Leona rune vs Sylas
100.0% WR

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


Leona matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.78%2581.13728,71549.2%52.2%
48.25%2571.13698,89645.2%50.3%
55.19%2411.03968,91158.4%51.7%
51.11%2251.03618,91146.3%54.6%
43.04%1581.13738,79434.9%48.4%
47.52%1411.13888,57653.0%42.7%
41.30%1381.13458,95336.4%44.6%
45.38%1301.13218,02944.6%46.4%
40.32%1241.13808,59240.0%40.6%
54.24%1181.14119,14762.3%47.7%
55.14%1071.14069,25060.0%50.9%
53.27%1071.13808,72054.5%51.9%
52.83%1061.13708,33047.3%58.8%
58.65%1041.04239,14361.9%56.5%
55.00%1001.13918,89655.8%54.4%
46.00%1001.13448,22040.8%51.0%
51.02%981.03438,82259.3%40.9%
52.58%971.13829,00053.9%51.7%
51.09%921.14588,95856.1%47.1%
54.22%831.03608,88258.8%51.0%
51.25%801.13388,18555.6%45.7%
51.25%801.13999,32855.9%47.8%
52.50%801.14098,80852.6%52.4%
43.42%761.13678,15241.9%45.5%
54.41%681.04089,30960.7%50.0%
48.39%621.13698,79646.7%50.0%
48.33%601.13788,67751.7%45.2%
47.37%571.04188,70046.4%48.3%
52.63%571.03999,33877.8%41.0%
52.63%571.14469,06356.5%50.0%
66.07%561.03899,09059.1%70.6%
63.27%491.03919,45257.9%66.7%
56.82%441.13708,77360.0%54.2%
45.00%401.14087,80246.1%42.9%
46.15%261.24229,01455.6%41.2%
60.00%251.14009,74950.0%66.7%
52.17%231.14118,65650.0%54.5%
45.45%220.94029,25050.0%42.9%
50.00%200.94109,08550.0%50.0%
55.00%201.13939,22350.0%58.3%
56.25%160.93299,88566.7%50.0%
50.00%141.13788,25442.9%57.1%
46.15%130.94449,98920.0%62.5%
53.85%130.94889,38675.0%44.4%
33.33%120.93858,97333.3%33.3%
58.33%121.24079,04644.4%100.0%
36.36%111.23728,30733.3%40.0%
45.45%110.94058,05375.0%28.6%
63.64%110.93207,75857.1%75.0%
70.00%101.14638,67760.0%80.0%
30.00%100.949310,77550.0%25.0%
44.44%90.94049,40840.0%50.0%
37.50%81.04058,39616.7%100.0%
75.00%81.145810,692100.0%71.4%
75.00%81.149211,409100.0%66.7%
37.50%81.13318,92140.0%33.3%
85.71%71.44608,86775.0%100.0%
71.43%71.150510,622100.0%60.0%
100.00%71.13697,926100.0%100.0%
50.00%60.93599,23950.0%50.0%
40.00%51.14047,28233.3%50.0%
60.00%51.151410,81950.0%66.7%
60.00%51.23318,63833.3%100.0%
60.00%50.93998,27775.0%0.0%
60.00%50.93569,03033.3%100.0%
100.00%51.043311,353100.0%100.0%
40.00%51.74719,64533.3%50.0%
60.00%51.145710,4190.0%75.0%

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Leona vs Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Leona do against Sylas in League of Legends?

Leona wins the Leona vs Sylas matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Sylas's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Leona do against Sylas in the early game?

In the early game, Leona has the advantage against Sylas 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 Sylas in the late game?

In the late game, Leona takes over the Leona vs Sylas matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Leona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Leona vs Sylas matchup?

Leona wins the matchup against Sylas with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Leona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Leona build against Sylas?

The best Leona build against Sylas includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Kaenic Rookern with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Sylas?

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

Does Leona counter Sylas?

Yes, Leona has a favorable matchup against Sylas with a 70.0% win rate. Leona strongly counters Sylas in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Leona against Sylas?

When playing Leona against Sylas, 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.