Taric vs Leona SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Taric into Leonamedium

Overview

Link with your ADC before threatening stun angles with to set up reliable trades.
Hold to counter Leona's all-in burst, forcing her to disengage or waste cooldowns.
Avoid fighting outside shield range where your sustain and peel drop off significantly.

Respect Leona's level 2 + all-in when brush and wave state favor her engage.
Avoid stepping too far forward without ready, as Leona's can start fights from range.
Watch for Leona's brush control denying your vision and enabling surprise engages on your ADC.

Track the level 2 race and contest the wave only if your ADC can follow your + threat.
Deny Leona brush control to reduce her + engage effectiveness.
Hold the wave near your turret to keep your ADC safe from Leona's early all-in attempts.

Level 2 unlocks heal plus stun, enabling your first real 2v2 threat.
Level 3 grants linked angles, increasing your peel and engage control.
Level 6 invulnerability shifts fights, forcing Leona to respect your all-in or disengage.

Use link and stun to protect and enable your ADC's committed trades.
Deny enemy ADC access by controlling brush and timing before Leona's burst.
Ward river and prepare dragon setup to leverage your ultimate's impact in teamfights and objective control.

Tactical tip

For Taric vs Leona, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.