Leona - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
3.9%

Leonavs Vex

BTankSupport
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Leona vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Leona wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vex based on 5 games. Leona wins the early laning phase while Vex 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%
1.4
CS / min
2.5
433
DMG / min
654
10,791
Gold / game
11,399
86
Heal / min
53
1,421
DMG Mitigated / min
399
1.8
CC / min
1.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

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: Leona controls the early laning stage, but Vex outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Leona needs to press advantages before Vex reaches their power spikes, while Vex should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Leona leads by 1,056 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
1.4Leona
2.5Vex
Vex significantly out-farms Leona by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 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
433Leona
654Vex
Vex heavily out-damages Leona by 221 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
10,791Leona
11,399Vex
Vex earns 608 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
1.8Leona
1.1Vex
Leona provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vex, 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
1,507Leona
451Vex
Leona vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 1,056 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

Mercury's Treads 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 Iceborn Gauntlet, Thornmail and Spirit Visage. 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 Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

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

Leona dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Vex. This lopsided early game means Leona can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vex is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Leona. Extended games heavily favor Vex, 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 Vex reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vex 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 VexBone Plating - best Leona rune vs VexUnflinching - best Leona rune vs Vex
Inspiration rune tree - Leona secondary runes vs VexInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Leona rune vs VexCosmic Insight - best Leona rune vs Vex
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration 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 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.56%4501.13708,58650.5%50.6%
57.58%4291.13758,60953.3%61.2%
54.59%4141.14058,87756.0%53.4%
50.78%3861.13498,70446.6%54.3%
49.46%3681.13618,53452.1%47.3%
46.46%3251.13548,69637.4%52.6%
51.55%3221.03858,80153.6%50.0%
48.90%2721.13909,12748.5%49.1%
49.38%2411.13118,23254.7%44.4%
51.27%2361.03808,48650.0%52.3%
52.48%2021.14208,75155.2%50.0%
51.69%1781.04288,95245.2%56.2%
46.59%1761.13718,33547.6%45.7%
52.84%1761.03468,37561.7%45.3%
49.71%1711.03918,78144.1%53.4%
53.85%1691.13238,27763.9%44.2%
48.78%1641.13928,86046.0%50.5%
48.45%1611.13408,47344.7%51.8%
60.00%1601.13558,68252.4%65.0%
49.32%1481.04398,67457.8%41.6%
51.77%1411.04149,04955.6%48.7%
53.28%1371.03898,55952.6%53.8%
51.91%1311.04168,92555.6%49.4%
49.60%1251.03528,51249.1%50.0%
44.86%1071.03378,74644.7%45.0%
48.96%961.13999,48450.0%48.5%
48.91%921.13828,70736.6%58.8%
45.56%901.14278,80845.7%45.5%
46.07%891.13929,22640.0%49.1%
44.19%861.13718,56542.5%45.6%
51.76%851.13799,07234.5%60.7%
46.05%761.03859,05946.9%45.5%
37.50%721.13338,11537.5%37.5%
47.06%681.13787,96751.4%41.9%
55.93%591.03838,76756.5%55.6%
47.50%401.13418,79652.9%43.5%
29.73%371.23899,61126.7%31.8%
62.16%370.93589,94053.3%68.2%
58.33%371.04469,41150.0%65.0%
61.76%341.13849,27164.3%60.0%
46.67%300.94199,24250.0%45.0%
48.15%271.13788,64036.4%56.3%
50.00%261.13878,78058.3%42.9%
50.00%221.03358,32053.9%44.4%
45.45%221.250010,19014.3%60.0%
77.78%181.04219,77277.8%77.8%
55.56%181.13819,66725.0%64.3%
52.94%171.13889,19142.9%60.0%
52.94%171.34369,64057.1%50.0%
29.41%171.24028,95022.2%37.5%
76.47%171.44449,65080.0%75.0%
75.00%161.14398,69987.5%62.5%
46.67%151.23938,18855.6%33.3%
40.00%150.93459,33025.0%45.5%
64.29%141.14408,21575.0%50.0%
50.00%121.24019,26150.0%50.0%
63.64%110.939710,53150.0%66.7%
36.36%111.144510,92650.0%33.3%
50.00%101.13688,02257.1%33.3%
55.56%91.94999,14020.0%100.0%
33.33%91.04339,45450.0%20.0%
55.56%90.941710,03666.7%50.0%
62.50%81.03658,91066.7%60.0%
25.00%81.14039,53133.3%20.0%
57.14%71.244510,8840.0%80.0%
42.86%71.64189,636100.0%20.0%
28.57%71.647010,14033.3%25.0%
28.57%71.04758,5530.0%66.7%
57.14%71.24079,04850.0%66.7%
42.86%72.35368,20933.3%50.0%
28.57%71.44679,1120.0%33.3%
83.33%61.54608,84266.7%100.0%
50.00%61.03417,18366.7%33.3%
83.33%62.550811,409100.0%75.0%
50.00%61.14179,6670.0%100.0%
33.33%61.13546,7100.0%66.7%
60.00%51.443310,791100.0%33.3%
60.00%51.84968,66133.3%100.0%
20.00%53.25027,60733.3%0.0%
40.00%51.15509,71450.0%33.3%
40.00%50.951210,591100.0%25.0%
60.00%53.65449,70150.0%66.7%
60.00%50.952411,45566.7%50.0%
80.00%51.247611,179100.0%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 26.10.

How does Leona do against Vex in the early game?

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

In the late game, Vex takes over the Leona vs Vex matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Vex 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 26.10. 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 Iceborn Gauntlet, Thornmail, Spirit Visage with Mercury's Treads. 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 Inspiration 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 26.10 data.

How do I play Leona against Vex?

When playing Leona against Vex, 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.