Leona Theory Crafting

[quote=JEFFY40HANDS]I've done a few games with her. I've done pure tank though not ready to test out Tritanking. Item wise I go: Philo Merc Teads Then either FoN or Glacial Shroud. Followed by whatever I didn't pick before. So either FoN then Glacial or Glacial then FoN. Sunfire Abyssal Scepter Granted it is dependent on the enemy team and what priorities I have on countering them. Masteries 0/16/14 16 to get 4 points in Veteran Scars 14 to get a point in improved move speed and improved flash. Runes- Flat Health Marks Armor Seals MR Glyphs Flat Health Quints Other Options for Runes Marks-Mpen or Armor Pen Seals-Health per level Glyphs-CDR or AP per level Quints-Flat mana or any kind of defensive quints save for Dodge. Summoner Spells: Flash/Ignite works well but Exhaust-Tele-Ghost are viable options too. Her mana use is minimal though her CDs are long, her last hit animation is alright and you can use her Q on turrets or inhibs for bonus damage. Her passive really works well. To secure an opponent for a kill attempt I generally Prime Eclipse, Prime Stun, Zenith Blade to target. Ulti behind them slightly (past level 6 I mean.) The stun is on next auto attack so it works to ready it before you charge in. The burst damage+an auto attack or ability from a teammate really hurts. Skill Order I've been using is W/Q/W/Q/E/R then W>Q>E grab R at 6/11/16 However a more aggressive play style can do W/Q/E/W/Q/R so you can get the Eclipse+Stun+Zentih Blade combo early.[/quote]

[quote=SinDelta]THis is what i've been doing and it's been working wonders. [icon=Philosopher's stone size =25] Philosopher's Stone, building it into a [icon=Shurelya's Reverie size=25] Shurelya's Reverie [icon=Boots of speed size=25] Boots of speed. building later into [icon=Mercury's treads size =25]Mercury's Treads. [icon=Heart of Gold size =25] Heart of Gold, building later into a [icon=Randuin's omen size=25]Randuin's Omen [icon=Sunfire cape size =25]Sunfire Cape [icon=Force of Nature size =25] Force of Nature or [icon=banshee's veil size=25] Banshee's Veil depending on team. Good last choices can be [icon=Guardian Angel size=25] Guardian Angel, [icon=Thornmail size=25]Thornmail , or even [icon=abyssal scepter size=25] Abyssal Scepter even works well. Tried a newish build on her and it did just as well. I rush a [icon=sheen size=25]Sheen then start with the build i listed above while putting 3 into my W to make up for the loss of early stats the precede to max out her Q. This way it give nice early game burst with a shorter cooldown stun and having enough armor/magic resist stats to make it through until you can afford the sunfire.[/quote]

[quote=Yurka]So far I have been Running: Philosopher's Stone Mercury's Treads FoN/Frozen Heart Randuin's Omen Sheen Frozen Mallet I have had lots of success with this build. Especially with Frozen Mallet[/quote]

[quote=JEFFY40HANDS]FM seems like a waste when you have Randuins. Though I can see the benefit of some damage and a constant slow with her.[/quote]

[quote=RoIand#64773]i still think gettin triforce early is still the best option for her. Leona has really low dmg output and also no taunt, making the enemy team not want to attack her. Even if she goes in with her E and stuns carry, she really wont dish out that much dmg and most likely be ignored, making her tanking pointless. But idk, this is in my whole "current metagame" perspective.[/quote]

[quote=JEFFY40HANDS]Her combo late game is solid. Shiled+Zenith+Stun+Ulti is clutch. Sets up taking out their carry easily.[/quote]

[quote=wRAthoFVuLK][quote=RoIand] i still think gettin triforce early is still the best option for her. Leona has really low dmg output and also no taunt, making the enemy team not want to attack her. Even if she goes in with her E and stuns carry, she really wont dish out that much dmg and most likely be ignored, making her tanking pointless. But idk, this is in my whole "current metagame" perspective. [/quote] Ya I've seen this with her too. She doesn't pose too much of a threat :P[/quote]

[quote=MTaur]Build a little AP and WEQR them and then see if you're getting ignored.[/quote]

[quote=enzima]Boots of Speed PS HoG Sunfire Merc Treads Rylai FoN Raduin Banshee[/quote]

[quote=DirtyScumbag]http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/build/leona-100786 try mine out...works great for me.[/quote]