01 / Leona
At a glance
Learn Leona abilities and prepare your first games. Find builds for each supported role.
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Strengths & weaknesses
Tools to play around
- Shield of DaybreakCreates a control window for a follow-up.
- EclipseContributes damage to the champion’s rotation.
What can go wrong
- Shield of DaybreakUse this control to create a follow-up window. Check the target’s defensive spells and your teammates’ range before committing.
- EclipsePractise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
- A completed combo is only useful when your position, resources and follow-up are safe.
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Abilities & tips
Open an ability to read its effect and a practical use tip.
PSunlight
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.
Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
QShield of Daybreak
Leona uses her shield to perform her next basic attack, dealing bonus magic damage and stunning the target.
Use this control to create a follow-up window. Check the target’s defensive spells and your teammates’ range before committing.
WEclipse
Leona raises her shield to gain Damage Reduction, Armor, and Magic Resist. When the duration first ends, if there are nearby enemies, she will deal magic damage to them and prolong the duration of the effect.
Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
EZenith Blade
Leona projects a solar image of her sword, dealing magic damage to all enemies in a line. When the image fades, the last enemy champion struck will be briefly immobilized and Leona will dash to them.
Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
RSolar Flare
Leona calls down a beam of solar energy, dealing damage to enemies in an area. Enemies in the center of the area are stunned, while enemies on the outside are slowed.
Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
Leona combos: execution and timing
AA = basic attack · EAA = empowered attack · 1/2/3 = cast stage. Follow the order, not instant key presses.
Spell and attack trade: Shield of Daybreak
- AA
- Q
- AA
With Leona, start with Basic attack, then continue through Shield of Daybreak → Basic attack. Let the first attack hit, then use Shield of Daybreak to reset the attack timer. Practise the gap between both attacks rather than cancelling the first.
Follow up with Zenith Blade
- E
- AA
- Q
- AA
With Leona, start with Zenith Blade, then continue through Basic attack → Shield of Daybreak → Basic attack. Let the first attack hit, then use Shield of Daybreak to reset the attack timer. Practise the gap between both attacks rather than cancelling the first.
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Game plan by role
Leona · Support
Stand where you can help your lane partner without exposing both of you. Coordinate the opening before spending your main control or protection.
Set up vision with nearby allies rather than walking into unlit areas alone. Roam when your lane partner can safely handle the next wave.
Choose between creating an opening and protecting the teammate who can carry the fight. Do not spend every defensive spell on the first visible enemy.
Before your next fight, check: Shield of Daybreak · Solar Flare · Combos
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Matchup preparation
Compare opponents in the build for the role you are actually playing. Then check their key control, escape and defensive spells before choosing your trade.
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Practice checklist
- Cast each ability alone and identify its range, target conditions and stopping point.
- Practise the first sequence slowly. Repeat it while moving, without skipping the conditions shown on its card.
- After each attempt, identify the spell you would still have available to defend or retreat.
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Leona · Builds & runes
Choose a role, then select your rank on the build page for runes, items, skill order and matchup statistics.