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How to play 레오나
레오나 is a 1-cost 중재자 and 선봉대 champion that usually plays as a frontline tank. Its main job is to stabilize the frontline and complete traits, so avoid leaving it as the only first target. 레오나 appears in Protect Teemo and Mirror Mayhem lines, so keep copies when those boards are open.
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When to play 레오나
Consider playing around 레오나 when you hit early pairs or a fast two-star copy in Stage 2. For items, 덤불 조끼 and 용의 발톱 are strong signals that 레오나 can stay on the board. For team direction, it fits naturally when you are already moving toward Protect Teemo and Mirror Mayhem. If it stays one-star, the traits do not activate, or the items point elsewhere, treat it as a transition unit instead of forcing the line.
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Why these items work
덤불 조끼, 용의 발톱 and 워모그의 갑옷 are recommended. 덤불 조끼 covers physical and critical-hit pressure, 용의 발톱 keeps the tank stable against magic-heavy boards and 워모그의 갑옷 raises raw health for units expected to take early aggro. The point of the setup is to keep it alive long enough to cast and hold the frontline.
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Item alternatives
When the perfect setup is not available, use 굳건한 심장, 정령의 형상 and 가고일 돌갑옷 as substitutes. For frontline substitutes, prioritize durability, sustain, and opening damage reduction without stealing every carry item. If 레오나 is only a trait slot, one useful item is enough and the premium items should go to your real carry or main tank.
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Early, mid, and late game
Early: use 레오나 as a cheap stabilizer and 중재자 and 선봉대 opener when you hit pairs or usable items. Mid game: chase three-star only if the copies come naturally; otherwise prepare to move premium items. Late game: keep it mainly as a trait piece unless it is upgraded and itemized.
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Positioning tips
Place 레오나 as a main frontliner, usually same side as the enemy carry so it absorbs the first wave. If the opponent has strong single-target burst, add another tank beside it. It starts with some mana, making the first cast timing important.