Matchup

Heavy AD damageDive threatStrong engageHigh burst

Build vs Lee Sin

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Doran's Ring
Health Potion
x2

Core build

Blackfire Torch
1Mage
Frozen Heart
2vs AD
Liandry's Torment
3Mage tank

Standard

Boots of Swiftness
4vs Slow
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
5Mage tank

Summoner spells

41233%
41422%

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Zhonya's Hourglass
5vs AD
Randuin's Omen
vs AD

Anti AP

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC
Spirit Visage
5vs AP

DPS

Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Mage tank
Riftmaker
Mage tank

Other options

Oblivion Orb
Jak'Sho, The Protean
vs Hybride
100.0% WR1 games
PrecisionPrecision
ConquerorConqueror
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: HasteLegend: Haste
Last StandLast Stand
SorcerySorcery
Manaflow BandManaflow Band
ScorchScorch
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceHealth

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
SwainSwain
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