Leona - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
4.1%

Leonavs Vex

ATankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Leona vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Leona wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vex based on 5 games. Vex wins the early laning phase while Leona scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Leona build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Leona vs Vex 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
Vex - 60.0% win rateVex(60.0%)
Leona - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Leona
60.0% WR
VS
Vex vs Leona matchup - 40.0% win rate
Vex
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Leona vs Vex Matchup?

Leona wins the Leona vs Vex matchup
Winner
Leona
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
0.9
CS / min
2.5
356
DMG / min
789
9,030
Gold / game
9,747
202
Heal / min
85
1,552
DMG Mitigated / min
438
1.6
CC / min
1.3
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Leona vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Leona vs Vex 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 Vex's 40.0%, giving Leona a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vex controls the early laning stage, but Leona outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vex needs to press advantages before Leona reaches their power spikes, while Leona should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Leona leads by 1,231 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Leona players can confidently pick into Vex and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vex 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 Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Leona in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Leona
2.5Vex
Vex significantly out-farms Leona by 1.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 23 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vex 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
356Leona
789Vex
Vex heavily out-damages Leona by 433 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 Vex's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,030Leona
9,747Vex
Vex earns 717 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 Vex slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.6Leona
1.3Vex
Both Leona and Vex provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,754Leona
523Vex
Leona vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 1,231 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Leona can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vex is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vex, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Leona Build Against Vex

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Leona early game win rateLeona33.3%
Vex early game win rateVex66.7%
Late Game
Leona
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Leona late game win rateLeona100.0%
Vex late game win rateVex0.0%

Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Leona. This lopsided early game means Vex 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 Vex. Extended games heavily favor Leona, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Vex must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Leona reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Leona 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 Vex

Resolve rune tree - Leona primary runes vs VexResolve
Aftershock - best Leona rune vs VexFont of Life - best Leona rune vs VexSecond Wind - best Leona rune vs VexOvergrowth - best Leona rune vs Vex
Precision rune tree - Leona secondary runes vs VexPrecision
Triumph - best Leona rune vs VexLegend: Haste - best Leona rune vs Vex
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Leona to press their advantage against Vex, 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 Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Leona do against Vex in League of Legends?

Leona wins the Leona vs Vex matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vex's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Leona do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Leona with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Vex players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Leona do against Vex in the late game?

In the late game, Leona takes over the Leona vs Vex 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 Vex matchup?

Leona wins the matchup against Vex with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 Vex?

The best Leona build against Vex includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Thornmail 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 Vex?

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

Does Leona counter Vex?

Yes, Leona has a favorable matchup against Vex with a 60.0% win rate. Leona strongly counters Vex in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Leona against Vex?

When playing Leona against Vex, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Vex. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.