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Lee Sin Deck Guide 2026: Build Data + Standard Decklist
Subject of Legend Research #15 — the series finale (2026-09-16): a single record so far (94th), with a list that closely matches the official champion deck — the true "buy two Lee Sin champion decks and you're set" entry choice.
Direct answer
Lee Sin is the easiest legend to assemble: his list nearly mirrors the official champion deck — "buy two champion decks and you're set". All 14 cards appear, zero Epics, zero banned cards, Lee Sin - Steady leads, runes 6 Calm / 6 Body.
Source: research post (2026-09-16) · Data: TopCut HK Hong Kong event deck records
Build data: core cards
- All 14 cards in the record see play: City Fall, Struggle, Discipline, Zhonya's Hourglass, Pit Novice at 3; Lee Sin - Steady, Rune Prison, Steadfast Poro, Sunward Guard, Wise Elder, First Mate, Paka Cub, Primal Power, Qiyana at 2
- Zero Epics, zero banned cards — the easiest standard list in the series to assemble
Flex slots and findings
- The official hero card is named "Lee Sin", not the community "Lee Qing"; the champion-slot version here is Lee Sin - Steady — a different direction from Lee Sin - Ascetic seen in the Ahri post
Runes and battlefields
Runes: 6 Calm / 6 Body. Battlefields: Sacred Grove, Shianna Monastery, Wind-Eroded Dune.
Sideboard
Scavenge, Wind Wall and Sleeve Dagger are staples. Zero banlist impact — the closing note of the 15-legend series.
Domain pair
Calm
CalmDefensive counterplay. Reaction, Shield and Tank all rank near the top, on one of the cheapest curves (avg 3.6). Hold battlefields with an inexpensive line, bank points every turn, and punish attacks with reaction cards.
Body
BodyBig-unit beatdown. Average Might 5.1 — the highest in the pool by a clear margin. Unit quality is itself the weapon; straight fights rarely go wrong. Ganking redeploys the army between battlefields. Direct plan: biggest troops, honest fights.
Champion units (2 versions)
Official preconstructed decks
Lee Sin Origins Champion Deck
List verified — loadable in the deck builder
Matchup notes (data observations)
Derived from our card-pool domain statistics — observations, not win-rate predictions.
FuryAvg Might even (4.5)ActionLegionAccelerateReactionTools in your colors: Tank / Shield / Ganking / Accelerate / Reaction
MindTheir avg Might is lower (3.9)HiddenReactionActionVisionTools in your colors: Tank / Shield / Ganking / Accelerate / Reaction
ChaosTheir avg Might is lower (3.8)ActionHiddenGankingVisionTools in your colors: Tank / Shield / Ganking / Accelerate / Reaction
OrderTheir avg Might is lower (4)ActionReactionLegionDeathknellTools in your colors: Tank / Shield / Ganking / Accelerate / Reaction
Hong Kong data: research and event reports
All posts below were published on TopCut HK; deck data comes from Hong Kong / Traditional-Chinese event archives.
Standard and public decklists
"Standard" lists were built from event data in the research posts; the rest are public decks sorted by likes.
FAQ
Is Lee Sin a good beginner deck?
Yes — the easiest entry point in the series: the list closely matches the official champion deck ("buy two boxes and you're set"), with zero Epics, zero banned cards, and all 14 cards readily available.
What are Lee Sin's core cards?
City Fall, Struggle, Discipline, Zhonya's Hourglass, Pit Novice at 3; Lee Sin - Steady, Rune Prison, Steadfast Poro, Sunward Guard, Wise Elder, First Mate, Paka Cub, Primal Power, Qiyana at 2.
Which runes and battlefields?
6 Calm / 6 Body. All three locked: Sacred Grove, Shianna Monastery, Wind-Eroded Dune. Sideboard staples: Scavenge, Wind Wall, Sleeve Dagger.
"Lee Sin" or "Lee Qing"?
The official hero card reads "Lee Sin" — not "Lee Qing". The slot version here is Lee Sin - Steady; Lee Sin - Ascetic is a different direction. Trust the card number over any spelling.
Content updated: 2026-10-13 · Data current as of each cited post. Unofficial fan community — not affiliated with Riot Games; check card numbers against your physical cards.