Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Leona
VS
Champion 2
Mel
vs

65.8%
Leona win rate vs Mel
Leona hard counters Mel
362
Games Analyzed
65.8%
Leona WR
34.2%
Mel WR
+1260
Avg Gold Diff @15
Leona
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Mel
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Leona
Level 2
Leona
Level 3
Leona
Level 6
Mel
Level 6
Mel
1 item
Mel
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Leona is strongest early game while Mel peaks mid 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
Mel has range advantage. Leona should look for short trades when Mel uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Mel's Weakness
Mel's main weakness: Assassins, hard engage, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Leona Win Condition
E engage, chain CC with Q and R, all-in at level 2
Mel Win Condition
Burst combo, shield passive, zone control
Recommended Items
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 Mel's AP damage and CC

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

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon'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
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