Leon Counters

Q: Why is Leon hard to beat?

Leon is a Legendary Assassin with a 56.5% overall win rate and a 8.7% pick rate. Its kit lets it control space and punish positioning mistakes, so you need brawlers that break its range or its core mechanic.

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How to beat Leon

The best counters to Leon right now are Draco, Juju, Darryl. Draco (Tank) pressures Leon thanks to a 55.1% win rate and a kit that punishes assassin positioning. Juju (Artillery) pressures Leon thanks to a 54.2% win rate and a kit that punishes assassin positioning. Darryl (Tank) pressures Leon thanks to a 53.3% win rate and a kit that punishes assassin positioning. Against these matchups, Leon struggles to find clean trades, so respect their range, bait their key abilities and only commit when you have a numbers or cover advantage.

Leon counters FAQ

Who is the best counter to Leon?

Draco is currently the strongest counter to Leon, with a 55.1% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Draco, Juju, Darryl. These picks exploit a assassin's weaknesses and win most direct trades.

Why is Leon hard to beat?

Leon is a Legendary Assassin with a 54.3% overall win rate and a 8.7% pick rate. Its kit lets it control space and punish positioning mistakes, so you need brawlers that break its range or its core mechanic.

How do I play against Leon in ranked?

Respect its effective range, bait its gadgets and super before committing, and group with your team to force trades with a numbers advantage. Draft Draco, Juju, Darryl when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.

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