Leona
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Other options
Resolve
Aftershock
Font of Life
Bone Plating
Unflinching
Inspiration
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5s | 14s | 12s | – |
| 6 | 5s | 14s | 12s | 1m30 |
| 9 | 5s | 13s | 12s | 1m30 |
| 11 | 5s | 12s | 12s | 1m15 |
| 16 | 5s | 10s | 9s | 1m |
| 18 | 5s | 10s | 6s | 1m |
The maximum engage combo is E (Zenith Blade) → Q (Shield of Daybreak, auto-reset stun) → R (Solar Flare). Time your R during the Q stun to guarantee the center.
Your passive (Sunlight) marks enemies — your allies proc the bonus damage, not you. Only engage when your ADC can follow up.
W (Eclipse) gives bonus armor and MR for 3s then explodes — activate it before engaging to tank more damage during the dive.
Your R has two zones: the center stuns and the outer area slows. Aim the center on immobile carries for the guaranteed stun.
In lane, Leona's level 2 is one of the strongest in the game: E + Q is a 1.25s CC combo as early as level 2.
Playing as Leona
Tips to maximize your impact
The maximum engage combo is E (Zenith Blade) → Q (Shield of Daybreak, auto-reset stun) → R (Solar Flare). Time your R during the Q stun to guarantee the center.
Your passive (Sunlight) marks enemies — your allies proc the bonus damage, not you. Only engage when your ADC can follow up.
W (Eclipse) gives bonus armor and MR for 3s then explodes — activate it before engaging to tank more damage during the dive.
Your R has two zones: the center stuns and the outer area slows. Aim the center on immobile carries for the guaranteed stun.
In lane, Leona's level 2 is one of the strongest in the game: E + Q is a 1.25s CC combo as early as level 2.
Playing against Leona
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Respect her level 2: if Leona hits level 2 first, back off immediately because her E+Q engage is deadly.
Stay away from your ADC: if she E's onto you and your ADC is nearby, her allies can focus both of you.
Punish her when her E is on cooldown (12-8s): Leona without engage is a melee support with no utility.
Champions with disengage (Janna, Morgana) counter Leona: an anti-CC shield or knockback cancels her entire combo.
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Stats against Leona
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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