Leona Support has a slight edge over Rell (51.0% win rate) based on 907 games. The matchup slightly favors Leona.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Leona Support vs Rell Support in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Leona dominates the meta (7th most popular, 7.2% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Rell (2.9% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Meta strength confirmed: Leona's superior tier rating (S vs B) translates into a solid 51.0% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Leona ranks 12th in win rate among Support champions. Optimize for consistency: Glacial Augment paired with Hextech Flashtraption (61.2% win rate, 7.2% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Locket of the Iron Solari > Thornmail > Zeke's Convergence with Plated Steelcaps delivers 70%+ win rate against Rell.
Lane wins, vision lags: While winning the matchup (50.97%), Leona trails in vision control (0.84 vs 0.97 wards/min). Better map coverage could unlock even greater team advantages. Complete superiority: Leona dominates both win rate (51.0%) and damage output (387 vs 324/min, 2nd among Support). The 63 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Intriguing anomaly: Leona wins the matchup (51.0%) despite a lower KDA (2.50 vs 2.80). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | B |
| 51.0% | Matchup Winrate | 49.0% |
| 51.29% | Role Winrate | 48.92% |
| #12 | Winrate Rank | #39 |
| 7.2% | Pickrate | 2.9% |
| 2.5 | Average KDA | 2.8 |
| 298 | Gold per Minute | 291 |
| 0.84 | Wards per Minute | 0.97 |
| 387 | Damage per Minute | 324 |
While statistically Leona is slightly stronger than Rell as support, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
The magic damage that Leona deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Rell has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Rell, ranking 9th (versus 37th for Leona) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.8 versus 2.5) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Leona player to maintain constant pressure on Rell, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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