Leona Build
the Radiant Dawn
Imbued with the fire of the sun, Leona is a holy warrior of the Solari who defends Mount Targon with her Zenith Blade and the Shield of Daybreak. Her skin shimmers with starfire while her eyes burn with the power of the celestial Aspect within her. Armored in gold and bearing a terrible burden of ancient knowledge, Leona brings enlightenment to some, death to others.
Leona Support Build
The most played Leona Support build on patch 26.21 runs Aftershock with Font of Life, Second Wind and Overgrowth, plus Legend: Haste and Triumph from the secondary tree. Take Flash and Ignite. Start with Health Potion, then build Celestial Opposition, Locket of the Iron Solari and Plated Steelcaps, followed by Knight's Vow, Kaenic Rookern and Thornmail. Max W (Eclipse) first, then E (Zenith Blade), then Q (Shield of Daybreak). It has a 51.8% win rate and a 9.0% pick rate.
Runes
Primary
Aftershock
After immobilizing an enemy champion gain defenses and later deal a burst of magic damage around you.
Aftershock
After immobilizing an enemy champion, increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 45 + 75% of your Bonus Resists for 2.5s. Then explode, dealing magic damage to nearby enemies. Damage: 25 - 120 (+8% of your bonus health) Cooldown: 20s Resistance bonus from Aftershock capped at: 80-150 (based on level)
Font of Life
Impairing the movement of an enemy champion heals nearby allied champions.
Font of Life
Impairing the movement of an enemy champion restores @BaseHeal@ Health to you and the lowest health nearby allied champion. 70% effect for Ranged Users. Cooldown: 20s
Second Wind
After taking damage from an enemy champion heal back some missing health over time.
Second Wind
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health over 10s.
Overgrowth
Gain permanent max health when minions or monsters die near you.
Overgrowth
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8. When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.
Secondary
Legend: Haste
Takedowns on enemies grant permanent Basic Ability Haste.
Legend: Haste
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks). Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Triumph
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health and grant an additional 20 gold.
Triumph
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold. 'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.' —Noxian Reckoner
Summoner Spells
Flash
Cooldown 300s
Flash
Cooldown 300s
Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Ignite
Cooldown 180s
Ignite
Cooldown 180s
Deals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.
Skill Priority
WEclipse
Cooldown 14/13/12/11/10s · 60 Mana
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.
EZenith Blade
Cooldown 12/10.5/9/7.5/6s · 40/45/50/55/60 Mana
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.
QShield of Daybreak
Cooldown 5s · 30/35/40/45/50 Mana
Leona uses her shield to perform her next basic attack, dealing bonus magic damage and stunning the target.
Item Build
Full build 11,450gStarting Items
Ă—2Health Potion
2 Ă— 50g
Health Potion
Consume Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
Core Build
1Celestial Opposition
400g200 HP · 75% HP Regen · 75% Mana Regen · 9 Gold Per 10 Seconds
Blessing of the Mountain · Active
Celestial Opposition
400g- 200 Health
- 75% Base Health Regen
- 75% Base Mana Regen
- 9 Gold Per 10 Seconds
Blessing of the Mountain Reduce incoming champion damage for 2 seconds after taking damage from a champion. When the effect ends, slow nearby enemies by 50% for 1.5 seconds. Active (4 charges) Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision.
2Locket of the Iron Solari
2,200g200 HP · 30 Armor · 30 MR · 10 AH
Devotion
Locket of the Iron Solari
2,200g- 200 Health
- 30 Armor
- 30 Magic Resist
- 10 Ability Haste
Devotion Grant nearby allies a 290 - 360 Shield that decays over 2.5 seconds.
3Plated Steelcaps
1,200g25 Armor · 45 MS
Plating
Plated Steelcaps
1,200g- 25 Armor
- 45 Move Speed
Plating Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
4Knight's Vow
2,300g200 HP · 40 Armor · 10 AH · 100% HP Regen
Sacrifice · Pledge
Knight's Vow
2,300g- 200 Health
- 40 Armor
- 10 Ability Haste
- 100% Base Health Regen
Sacrifice While near your Worthy ally, take 14% of the damage they receive and heal for 12% of the damage they deal to champions.Pledge (0s) Designate an ally as Worthy.
5Kaenic Rookern
2,900g400 HP · 80 MR · 100% HP Regen
Magebane
Kaenic Rookern
2,900g- 400 Health
- 80 Magic Resist
- 100% Base Health Regen
Magebane After not taking magic damage for 15 seconds, gain a magic shield.
6Thornmail
2,450g150 HP · 75 Armor
Thorns
Thornmail
2,450g- 150 Health
- 75 Armor
Thorns When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.
Abilities & Skill Path
Sunlight
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.
QShield of Daybreak
Cooldown 5s · 30/35/40/45/50 Mana
Leona uses her shield to perform her next basic attack, dealing bonus magic damage and stunning the target.
WEclipse
Cooldown 14/13/12/11/10s · 60 Mana
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.
EZenith Blade
Cooldown 12/10.5/9/7.5/6s · 40/45/50/55/60 Mana
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.
RSolar Flare
Cooldown 90/75/60s · 100 Mana
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.