Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 51Updated 10/28/2026, 4:36:13 AM
Confidence: High+8.8% vs 50%51 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Leona edge
Leona can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Leona edge
Convert leads before Nilah scales or roams.
Level 6+
Leona edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Leona edge
Close out with vision and objective control.
Why?
AI heuristicFavored
- Sample win rate for Leona is 58.8% in this matchup.
- Leona is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Leona into Nilah — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Look for crash + roam when you hit a spike.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't throw the lead diving without vision.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Leona page (Support): Aftershock Build · 51.8% WR · 382 games
Skill order: W › E › Q
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 405Updated 10/22/2026, 1:02:15 PM