
- Win Rate
- 52.1%
- Pick Rate
- 4.2%
- Ban Rate
- 10.7%
Leona Support Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 5,500
- Lane
- Support
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 13, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
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.
Is Leona Good in Patch 26.20?
Yes — Leona is one of the strongest picks right now: S tier as Support in Patch 26.20. Leona's 52.1% win rate ranks #4 of 39 Support champions, and its pick rate ranks #6. That is up 0.7 points from Patch 26.19. Leona is banned in 10.7% of games and present (picked or banned) in 19.2%.
- Tier
- S
- Win Rate
- 52.1%#4 of 39 Support
- Pick Rate
- 4.2%#6 of 39 Support
- Ban Rate
- 10.7%
- Win rate change
- +0.7vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Support)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Leona →
Leona Roles
Leona goes Support in 99% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.20 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, Thornmail, using Aftershock, Font of Life, Second Wind for maximum effectiveness. Leona performs well against Poppy, Yuumi, Thresh but struggles against Rell, Senna, Janna.
Leona Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Leona stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Crowd control: better than 96% of champions
- Vision score: better than 92% of champions
- Damage mitigated: better than 81% of champions
Weaknesses
- Damage to buildings: below 95% of champions
- Objective control: below 93% of champions
- Damage to champions: below 91% of champions
Leona ranks in the 66.7 percentile for early game strength, 84.4 percentile for late game scaling, 25.2 percentile for objective control, 68.9 percentile for support strength, 26.7 percentile for creep farming, and 40.0 percentile for damage output.
Leona demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 2.5% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Leona may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Leona achieves a 52.5% win rate, which gradually declines to 50.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Leona's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (52.5%), Bronze (50.1%), Silver (47.8%), Gold (50.8%), Platinum (51.2%)) suggests that while Leona can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Leona's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Leona is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Leona, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Leona at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
Theorycraft Your Next Leona Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Leona matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length

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 56.81% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 48.02% in 15 minute games. Understanding Leona Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Leona Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
Is Leona good in Patch 26.20?
Yes. Leona is S tier as Support in Patch 26.20 with a 52.1% win rate — one of the strongest picks of the patch. That win rate ranks #4 of 39 Support champions.
What lane is Leona played in?
Leona is a Support champion: 99% of ranked games this patch.
How often is Leona banned?
Leona is banned in 10.7% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 19.2%.
What is Leona good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Leona stands out for Crowd control (96/100), Vision score (92/100), Damage mitigated (81/100).
Which champions are similar to Leona?
Champions that play like Leona: Janna, Xin Zhao, Singed.







