Matchup

Heavy AD damageDive threatStrong engageHigh burst

Build vs Lee Sin

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Health Potion
x2

Core build

Bandlepipes
1vs Hybride
Dead Man's Plate
2vs AD
Locket of the Iron Solari
3HP

Standard

Boots of Swiftness
4vs Slow
Bloodsong
5HP

Summoner spells

41460%
4732%

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

DPS

Liandry's Torment
Mage tank
Lich Bane
Mage

Other options

Bloodsong
HP
Solstice Sleigh
HP
Celestial Opposition
HP
Mikael's Blessing
HP
Redemption
Oblivion Orb
Zaz'Zak's Realmspike
HP
Shurelya's Battlesong
100.0% WR2 games
DominationDomination
ElectrocuteElectrocute
Cheap ShotCheap Shot
Deep WardDeep Ward
Relentless HunterRelentless Hunter
SorcerySorcery
CelerityCelerity
ScorchScorch
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
BardBard
LeeSinLee Sin
Passive
Favorable
Favorable

Lee Sin's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Flurry (P)

After Lee Sin uses an ability, his next 2 basic attacks gain Attack Speed and return Energy.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
310s12s8s
68s12s8s1m50
96s12s8s1m50
116s12s8s1m25
166s12s8s1m
186s12s8s1m

Playing against Lee Sin

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

1

Watch the bushes early: Lee Sin often looks to invade your jungle at level 2-3 thanks to his dueling power.

2

If Lee Sin misses his Q, he loses everything: his engage, damage, and mobility all depend on landing Q. Play aggressively during the cooldown.

3

Stay away from your carries in teamfights — Lee Sin looks to kick a target toward his team with R.

4

He scales poorly into late game — if you survive his aggressive early game, you'll likely have the advantage after 25 minutes.

Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026