LeBlanc Champion Guide: Master the Art of Deception

LeBlanc Champion Guide: Master the Art of Deception

By Marcus Chen

February 26, 2025 at 06:27 PM

An influential member of the Black Rose secret society, LeBlanc is a deceptive mage who excels at creating illusions and confusing opponents. Her abilities make her an effective assassin in League of Legends, capable of swift attacks and quick escapes.

LeBlanc Champion Portrait

LeBlanc Champion Portrait

Core Abilities Overview

Passive - Mirror Image Creates a deceptive clone when health drops below 40%, becoming invisible for 1 second. The clone lasts 8 seconds and can be controlled using Alt + right-click.

Q - Seal of Malice Marks targets with a seal that can be triggered by other abilities for bonus damage. Killing units with this ability refunds mana and reduces cooldown.

W - Distortion LeBlanc's signature ability allows her to dash to a location, deal AoE damage, and return to her starting point within 4 seconds. Essential for mobility, waveclear, and outplay potential.

E - Ethereal Chains A skillshot that damages and tethers enemies for 1.5 seconds. If the tether remains unbroken, roots the target and deals additional damage.

R - Mimic Creates an enhanced version of the last basic ability cast.

Optimal Skill Order W > Q > E, with R at levels 6/11/16

Core Build Path Starting Items:

  • Doran's Ring
  • Health Potions

Essential Items:

  • Luden's Tempest
  • Sorcerer's Shoes
  • Rabadon's Deathcap
  • Void Staff

Key Gameplay Tips

  • Use W for both aggressive trades and safe farming
  • Chain abilities to proc marked targets for maximum damage
  • Maintain vision control to capitalize on pick opportunities
  • Balance aggression with safety to avoid overextending

Runes Primary: Domination

  • Electrocute
  • Sudden Impact
  • Eyeball Collection
  • Ultimate Hunter

Secondary: Sorcery

  • Transcendence
  • Gathering Storm

Counter Tips

  • Most vulnerable when Distortion is on cooldown
  • Susceptible to hard CC during combos
  • Weak against tankier compositions
  • Struggles with sustained fights

Success with LeBlanc requires mastering her ability combinations while maintaining map awareness and proper positioning.

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