
LeBlanc Complete Champion Guide - Best Builds & Strategy 14.16.1
LeBlanc is a deceptive assassin mage who excels at bursting down single targets and creating confusion with her illusions. As the leader of the Black Rose, she manipulates battles from the shadows using her abilities to dash in, deal damage, and vanish quickly.

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Key Abilities:
Passive - Mirror Image: Creates an illusion when below 40% health, becoming invisible for 1 second. The mirror image can be controlled by holding Alt.
Q - Sigil of Malice: Throws a mark that deals damage and can be triggered for bonus damage. Killing targets refunds mana and reduces cooldown.
W - Distortion: Core ability that allows LeBlanc to dash to a location, dealing AoE damage. Can reactivate to return to starting position within 4 seconds.
E - Ethereal Chains: Skillshot that tethers enemies, dealing damage and slowing them. Root procs if target stays in range for 1.5 seconds.
R - Mimic: Creates enhanced version of previously cast spell on relatively low cooldown.
Ability Maxing Order:
- Max W first (mobility and waveclear)
- Max Q second (damage and lane pressure)
- Max E last (utility and chain CC)
Core Items:
- Luden's Tempest
- Sorcerer's Shoes
- Shadowflame
- Rabadon's Deathcap
- Void Staff
Key Gameplay Tips:
- Balance aggressive W usage with defensive positioning
- Practice W positioning for optimal waveclear
- Use passive mirror image to deceive enemies
- Chain abilities to proc sigil marks for maximum burst
- Save ultimate for key fight moments or escape situations
LeBlanc excels at:
- Single target burst damage
- Mobile assassinations
- Creating map pressure
- Escaping dangerous situations
- Outplaying opponents through deception
To master LeBlanc, focus on managing your W cooldown effectively while looking for opportunities to combo abilities for maximum damage output. Practice farming with W in custom games to improve CS efficiency.
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