Leona Support struggles against Zilean (48.8% win rate) based on 560 games. This matchup can be tricky for Leona players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Leona Support vs Zilean 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 Zilean (2.3% 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, Zilean wins 51.2% of encounters. This suggests Zilean'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 (49.2% win rate) plus optimal itemization Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Kaenic Rookern, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 48.8% 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. Damage doesn't equal wins: Leona outputs more damage (387 vs 365/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Zilean: leads in both matchup win rate (51.2%) and KDA (3.30 vs 2.50, 4th vs 24th place). Leona players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | A+ |
| 48.8% | Matchup Winrate | 51.2% |
| 51.29% | Role Winrate | 51.61% |
| #12 | Winrate Rank | #9 |
| 7.2% | Pickrate | 2.3% |
| 2.5 | Average KDA | 3.3 |
| 298 | Gold per Minute | 298 |
| 0.84 | Wards per Minute | 0.81 |
| 387 | Damage per Minute | 365 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Leona versus Zilean matchup as support, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. 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. Meanwhile, Zilean deals primarily magic damage (78.78%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Leona is superior vision control (ranked 37th among supports) (versus 42nd for Zilean), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.3 versus 2.5) suggests they participate more effectively 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 Zilean 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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