Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Alistarvs Janna

DTankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Janna is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Alistar wins with a 51.7% win rate (+3.4%) over Janna based on 29 games. Alistar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Alistar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Alistar vs Janna matchup.

Alistar Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Alistar performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Janna - 51.7% win rateJanna(51.7%)
Alistar - 51.7% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
51.7% WR
VS
Janna vs Alistar matchup - 48.3% win rate
Janna
48.3% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Janna Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Janna matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 29
51.7%
Win Rate
48.3%
0.8
CS / min
0.9
295
DMG / min
315
8,420
Gold / game
8,335
400
Heal / min
382
1,449
DMG Mitigated / min
370
2.0
CC / min
1.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
53.3%
Late Game WR
46.7%

Alistar vs Janna Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Janna matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 51.7% win rate compared to Janna's 48.3%, giving Alistar a 3.4 percentage point advantage. Alistar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Janna players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Alistar leads by 1,098 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Janna's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Alistar vs Janna Laning Phase Breakdown

Alistar wins the laning phase against Janna in League of Legends

Alistar is favored during the laning phase against Janna, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Alistar holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.8Alistar
0.9Janna
Alistar and Janna farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
295Alistar
315Janna
Damage output is virtually even between Alistar and Janna, with only 20 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
8,420Alistar
8,335Janna
Alistar and Janna generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 85 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
2.0Alistar
1.4Janna
Alistar provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Janna, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Alistar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,849Alistar
752Janna
Alistar vastly out-sustains Janna, healing and mitigating 1,098 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Janna is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Janna, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Alistar Build Against Janna

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Janna, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Janna are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Alistar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Janna matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar50.0%
Janna early game win rateJanna50.0%
Late Game
Alistar
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar53.3%
Janna late game win rateJanna46.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Alistar and Janna, with Alistar holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Alistar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Janna. Extended games heavily favor Alistar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Alistar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Janna players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Alistar Runes Against Janna

Resolve rune tree - Alistar primary runes vs JannaResolve
Aftershock - best Alistar rune vs JannaFont of Life - best Alistar rune vs JannaBone Plating - best Alistar rune vs JannaUnflinching - best Alistar rune vs Janna
Inspiration rune tree - Alistar secondary runes vs JannaInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Alistar rune vs JannaHextech Flashtraption - best Alistar rune vs Janna
71.4% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Alistar to press their advantage against Janna, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Alistar's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Alistar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Alistar matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.47%950.93108,37254.0%44.4%
47.37%950.93128,65040.8%54.4%
48.28%871.03138,74847.7%48.8%
47.50%801.03338,62147.4%47.6%
53.57%560.93158,86544.0%61.3%
54.90%510.92898,35052.0%57.7%
45.10%510.93408,88458.3%33.3%
44.00%501.03218,83045.5%42.9%
48.98%490.92928,51354.2%44.0%
38.78%490.93208,18235.7%42.9%
51.02%491.03848,97855.6%45.5%
47.92%480.93748,73734.8%60.0%
39.58%480.93608,12239.1%40.0%
46.67%450.92988,62352.4%41.7%
48.89%450.92708,49138.9%55.6%
38.64%441.03088,67433.3%43.5%
42.50%401.03368,42042.9%42.1%
58.97%390.92658,05960.9%56.3%
48.57%351.02928,25452.6%43.8%
44.12%340.93098,54335.7%50.0%
40.00%300.93128,21543.8%35.7%
51.72%290.82958,42050.0%53.3%
37.93%290.93528,09542.9%33.3%
42.31%260.92958,63140.0%43.8%
69.23%261.04408,44766.7%72.7%
44.00%251.13278,30215.4%75.0%
52.00%250.93699,12153.3%50.0%
65.22%231.53539,17063.6%66.7%
36.84%191.13598,23050.0%22.2%
29.41%170.93348,60155.6%0.0%
29.41%171.02758,14818.2%50.0%
47.06%171.13347,44660.0%28.6%
20.00%150.93468,30050.0%0.0%
60.00%151.24519,99375.0%54.5%
64.29%140.93008,77942.9%85.7%
53.85%131.13258,30880.0%37.5%
50.00%120.92888,81483.3%16.7%
66.67%121.13059,47650.0%75.0%
50.00%101.03158,41233.3%75.0%
40.00%102.44507,73733.3%42.9%
44.44%90.83188,95633.3%50.0%
37.50%80.72877,77850.0%0.0%
42.86%72.54519,61950.0%0.0%
85.71%71.03548,33480.0%100.0%
100.00%60.63648,957100.0%100.0%
50.00%62.24087,981100.0%25.0%
60.00%50.932410,040100.0%50.0%
60.00%50.835810,4440.0%75.0%
80.00%51.94609,151100.0%66.7%

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Alistar vs Janna - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alistar do against Janna in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Janna matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to Janna's 48.3%, a 3.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Alistar do against Janna in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Janna with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Alistar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Alistar do against Janna in the late game?

In the late game, Alistar takes over the Alistar vs Janna matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Alistar vs Janna matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Janna with a 51.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 3.4 percentage point advantage means Alistar is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Janna?

The best Alistar build against Janna includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Bandlepipes with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Alistar runes against Janna?

The best Alistar runes against Janna use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Alistar vs Janna matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Alistar counter Janna?

Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Janna with a 51.7% win rate. Alistar has a solid advantage over Janna in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Alistar against Janna?

When playing Alistar against Janna, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.