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Leona Counters

Leona

Leona, the Radiant Dawn

Who beats Leona in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Support
  • Tank
  • Support
  • Melee · 125 range
  • 335 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Leona

These champions have the tools to beat Leona.

  1. Morgana
    Morgana

    Black Shield makes Leona's target immune to her stuns.

  2. Braum
    Braum

    Unbreakable blocks Zenith Blade, and Braum stands between Leona and his carry.

  3. Janna
    Janna

    Janna's tornado knocks Leona up mid-engage and Monsoon pushes her away.

  4. Milio
    Milio

    Breath of Life cleanses Leona's stuns from his whole team.

Worst picks against Leona

Leona usually wins these matchups.

  1. Brand
    Brand

    Leona engages on Brand before he can land his combo, and he has no escape.

  2. Zyra
    Zyra

    Leona engages on Zyra through her plants, and Zyra has no escape.

  3. Sona
    Sona

    Leona engages on Sona, who has low health and no escape.

  4. Soraka
    Soraka

    Leona engages on Soraka when she walks forward to heal.

How to counter Leona

  1. Dodge Zenith Blade, her dash; without it she cannot engage.

  2. Stay away from her ultimate, Solar Flare, which stuns in the center.

  3. Poke her from range; she wants to fight up close.

  4. Disengage after her stuns are used; her damage falls off.

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Morgana, Braum, Janna and Milio are strong picks against Leona. Black Shield makes Leona's target immune to her stuns.
Leona usually has the advantage against Brand, Zyra, Sona and Soraka, so avoid those picks when Leona is likely in the support.
Dodge Zenith Blade, her dash; without it she cannot engage. Stay away from her ultimate, Solar Flare, which stuns in the center.
Leona has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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