Leona the Radiant Dawn
Imbued with the fire of the sun, Leona is a holy warrior of the Solari who defends Mount Targon with her Zenith Blade and the Shield of Daybreak. Her skin shimmers with starfire while her eyes burn with the power of the celestial Aspect within her. Armored in gold and bearing a terrible burden of ancient knowledge, Leona brings enlightenment to some, death to others.
Sunlight
Damaging spells afflict enemies with Sunlight for 1.5 seconds. When allied Champions deal damage to those targets, they consume the Sunlight to deal additional magic damage.
Shield of Daybreak
Leona uses her shield to perform her next basic attack, dealing bonus magic damage and stunning the target.
Cost:- 30/
- 35/
- 40/
- 45/
- 50
Cooldown:- 5
Range:- 100
Eclipse
Leona raises her shield to gain Damage Reduction, Armor, and Magic Resist. When the duration first ends, if there are nearby enemies, she will deal magic damage to them and prolong the duration of the effect.
Cost:- 60
Cooldown:- 14/
- 13/
- 12/
- 11/
- 10
Range:- 450
Zenith Blade
Leona projects a solar image of her sword, dealing magic damage to all enemies in a line. When the image fades, the last enemy champion struck will be briefly immobilized and Leona will dash to them.
Cost:- 40/
- 45/
- 50/
- 55/
- 60
Cooldown:- 12/
- 11/
- 9/
- 8/
- 6
Range:- 875
Solar Flare
Leona calls down a beam of solar energy, dealing damage to enemies in an area. Enemies in the center of the area are stunned, while enemies on the outside are slowed.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 90/
- 75/
- 60
Range:- 1200
- Tank,
- Support
Patch 26.1 Leona Changes
Quick overview of Leona's optimal setup in League of Legends. Leona's top build includes Mercury's Treads, Locket of the Iron Solari, Redemption, using Aftershock, Font of Life, Second Wind for maximum effectiveness. Leona performs well against Rell, Rakan, Karma but struggles against Braum, Maokai, Milio.
- Leona's Top Build
- Leona's Best Runes
- Leona's Top Matchups
- Leona's Counters
Leona's base statistics in League of Legends. Leona has 646 base health, 60 attack damage, 43 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Leona's stats is crucial for maximizing Leona's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Leona's stats against other champions to see how Leona ranks.
AP:0
AD:60(3 per level)
AS:0(2.9 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:302(40 per level)
Mana Regen:6(0.8 per level)
Health:646(101 per level)
Health Regen:8(0.85 per level)
Armor:43(4.8 per level)
MR:32(2.05 per level)
Speed:335
Attack Range:125(125 per level)
Leona Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Leona Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 57.28% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 48.06% in 40 minute games. Understanding Leona Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Leona's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 79.1%, Late Game: 77.9%, Objective Control: 4.1%, Supportive Strength: 70.5%, Creep Farming: 9.9%, Damage: 8.7%. These percentile rankings show how Leona compares to other champions in each category.
Leona exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Leona's performance shows a 4.0% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Leona rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (49.6% win rate), players may struggle to execute Leona's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (53.7% win rate), Leona's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Leona has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Leona should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (49.6%), Bronze (53.9%), Silver (50.1%), Gold (50.4%), Platinum (51.1%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Leona's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Leona an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Leona
Strengths
- Solid win rate (51.53%) shows reliable performance
- Strong matchups against Rell and Rakan
- Optimal rune setup achieves 60.0% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Braum (43.0% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Leona into favorable matchups like Rell where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Resolve + $Precision rune setup for a $60.0% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Leona Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Leona in League of Legends?
Leona is currently S tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Leona ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Leona's win rate?
Leona has a 51.53% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Leona's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Leona?
Champions similar to Leona include Neeko, Volibear, and Ashe. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Leona in League of Legends.
How does Leona perform during different match durations?
Leona's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Leona's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Leona's performance at different game lengths.