Leona vs Rakan SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Leona vs Rakan

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to threaten engage angles and force Rakan to respect your lockdown.
Enable ADC burst by layering (E)+(Q) with immediate follow-up to punish Rakan's engage cooldowns.
Prioritize river vision to deny Rakan's fast engage and roaming windows for mid pressure.

Trading pattern

Engage only when your ADC is in range to follow up on your (E)+(Q) lockdown.
Hold (W) to absorb return damage and peel if Rakan commits his (W) engage.
Punish missed (E) by freezing or denying wave to reduce Rakan's mobility and follow-up options.

Danger windows

Respect (W) knockup and (E) dash combo that can quickly isolate your ADC.
Beware of level 6 (R) charm chains that can lock multiple targets and initiate fights.
Avoid engaging into large minion waves where Rakan can use mobility to disengage safely.

Early game

Win the level 2 race with (E)+(Q) to force Rakan and ADC back, securing lane priority.
Thin the wave early to create safer engage windows and reduce Rakan's poke effectiveness.
Deny brush access to limit Rakan's flanking angles and protect your ADC from surprise (W) knockups.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your full engage combo with (E)+(Q), enabling strong all-ins and ADC burst.
Level 3 adds (W) durability, allowing you to absorb counterdamage during trades or engages.
Level 6 (R) extends engage range and zone control, use it with ADC follow-up for decisive fights.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and level 2 all-ins into denied enemy ADC positioning and kills.
Use wave crashes to roam safely and set up vision for dragon and mid pressure.
Leverage your ultimate (R) to start fights with ADC follow-up, securing favorable teamfight entries.