Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 59Updated 9/11/2026, 8:22:57 PM
Confidence: High+5.9% vs 50%59 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Leona edge
Leona can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Leona edge
Convert leads before Nocturne 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?
Sample-basedFavored
- Sample win rate for Leona is 55.9% in this matchup.
- Leona is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Leona into Nocturne — 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 · 53.2% WR · 201 games
Skill order: E › W › Q
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 214Updated 9/11/2026, 8:18:15 PM