Swain Support counters Leona hard (45.1% win rate) based on 592 games. This matchup is really difficult for Leona players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Leona Support vs Swain 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 Swain (3.4% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Surprising upset: Despite Leona's higher tier rating, Swain wins 54.9% of encounters. This suggests Swain's kit specifically counters Leona's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Aftershock + Font of Life combination (61.4% win rate) plus optimal itemization Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Abyssal Mask, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 45.1% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision advantage: Despite losing the direct matchup, Leona's superior warding (0.84 wards/min, 37th among supports) can swing team fights and objectives in your favor. Outclassed across the board: Swain leads in both matchup win rate (54.9%) and damage (765 vs 387/min). Leona must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Leona maintains better KDA (2.50, 24th place vs 29th for Swain), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | A |
| 45.1% | Matchup Winrate | 54.9% |
| 51.29% | Role Winrate | 50.68% |
| #12 | Winrate Rank | #19 |
| 7.2% | Pickrate | 3.4% |
| 2.5 | Average KDA | 2.4 |
| 298 | Gold per Minute | 331 |
| 0.84 | Wards per Minute | 0.72 |
| 387 | Damage per Minute | 765 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Leona deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Swain deals primarily magic damage (85.74%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Leona is superior vision control (ranked 37th among supports) (versus 51st for Swain), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.4 versus 2.5) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Leona player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Swain player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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