Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Bard
VS
Champion 2
Leona
vs

51.2%
Bard win rate vs Leona
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,372
Games Analyzed
51.2%
Bard WR
48.8%
Leona WR
+93
Avg Gold Diff @15
Bard
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Leona
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Bard
Level 1
Leona
Level 2
Leona
Level 3
Bard
Level 6
Leona
Level 6
Bard
Chime scaling
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Bard is strongest mid game while Leona peaks early game. Play around your power window.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Range Advantage
Bard has range advantage. Leona should look for short trades when Bard uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Leona's Weakness
Leona's main weakness: Poke, disengage, missing E. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Bard Win Condition
Roam with E portals, R Tempered Fate playmaking, meep damage
Leona Win Condition
E engage, chain CC with Q and R, all-in at level 2
Recommended Items
Bard
Imperial Mandate
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Leona's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Leona's engage tool
Leona

Locket of the Iron Solari
Core
Build every game

Knight's Vow
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Bard's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Bard's engage tool
Bard's Worst Matchups
Leona's Worst Matchups
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