Alistar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.2%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Alistarvs Janna

FTankSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Alistar vs Janna is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Alistar wins with a 61.9% win rate (+23.8%) over Janna based on 21 games. Janna wins the early laning phase while Alistar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Alistar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Alistar vs Janna matchup.

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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.

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Alistar - 61.9% win rate in this matchup
Alistar
61.9% WR
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Janna vs Alistar matchup - 38.1% win rate
Janna
38.1% WR

Who Wins the Alistar vs Janna Matchup?

Alistar wins the Alistar vs Janna matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 21
61.9%
Win Rate
38.1%
0.9
CS / min
0.9
302
DMG / min
346
8,234
Gold / game
8,314
366
Heal / min
343
1,606
DMG Mitigated / min
328
2.0
CC / min
1.5
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Alistar vs Janna Matchup Summary

The Alistar vs Janna matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 61.9% win rate compared to Janna's 38.1%, giving Alistar a 23.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Janna controls the early laning stage, but Alistar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Janna needs to press advantages before Alistar reaches their power spikes, while Alistar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Alistar leads by 1,301 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Janna and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Janna away from CS whenever possible. 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 farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Alistar
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
302Alistar
346Janna
Janna deals 44 more champion damage per minute than Alistar. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Alistar choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Janna's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,234Alistar
8,314Janna
Alistar and Janna generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 80 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
1.5Janna
Alistar provides 0.5 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
1,972Alistar
671Janna
Alistar vastly out-sustains Janna, healing and mitigating 1,301 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, Knight's Vow and Zeke's Convergence. This combination gives Alistar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Janna. 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
Janna
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Alistar early game win rateAlistar44.4%
Janna early game win rateJanna55.6%
Late Game
Alistar
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Alistar late game win rateAlistar75.0%
Janna late game win rateJanna25.0%

Janna dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Alistar. This lopsided early game means Janna can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Alistar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Janna. Extended games heavily favor Alistar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Janna must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Alistar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Alistar survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

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
57.1% 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 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
40.71%1131.03107,78050.0%33.9%
44.21%951.03187,85947.8%40.8%
45.45%881.03237,66944.4%46.5%
56.79%811.03207,73850.0%64.1%
45.68%811.02887,70651.4%41.3%
61.90%630.93318,78165.2%60.0%
47.46%591.03277,63343.8%51.9%
60.42%480.93589,55821.4%76.5%
41.86%431.02948,37846.7%39.3%
37.21%431.02988,09925.0%47.8%
52.38%421.03558,72535.3%64.0%
54.55%331.02988,25346.1%60.0%
35.48%310.92948,40425.0%42.1%
43.33%300.93458,54740.0%45.0%
53.57%281.03428,74158.3%50.0%
66.67%271.03088,39069.2%64.3%
59.26%271.13718,79137.5%68.4%
57.69%260.93498,98560.0%56.3%
34.62%260.93378,32436.4%33.3%
30.77%261.12597,25538.5%23.1%
57.69%260.83549,93357.1%57.9%
44.00%251.13518,77344.4%43.8%
52.17%231.03728,92966.7%42.9%
59.09%221.02947,73676.9%33.3%
61.90%210.93028,23444.4%75.0%
40.00%201.12998,46028.6%46.1%
50.00%181.03128,87540.0%53.9%
66.67%180.82946,98850.0%100.0%
35.29%170.93097,15622.2%50.0%
56.25%161.03038,29166.7%50.0%
60.00%151.03286,77566.7%50.0%
26.67%151.04098,35228.6%25.0%
21.43%141.13188,66825.0%20.0%
42.86%140.93158,77140.0%44.4%
35.71%141.23648,35228.6%42.9%
35.71%141.13889,23816.7%50.0%
55.56%91.02507,88140.0%75.0%
62.50%80.93677,89475.0%50.0%
37.50%81.83498,4620.0%60.0%
50.00%80.94649,58633.3%60.0%
75.00%82.95699,999100.0%66.7%
37.50%81.22417,03233.3%50.0%
75.00%80.73309,203100.0%66.7%
57.14%70.83968,2660.0%80.0%
57.14%71.03439,1600.0%66.7%
66.67%63.14448,77750.0%100.0%
40.00%54.255610,2040.0%50.0%
40.00%52.44669,97350.0%33.3%
60.00%52.03867,82450.0%66.7%
80.00%51.02638,91466.7%100.0%
20.00%51.02156,2620.0%33.3%
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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 61.9% win rate compared to Janna's 38.1%, a 23.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 21 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Alistar do against Janna in the early game?

In the early game, Janna has the advantage against Alistar with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Janna 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 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. 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 61.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 23.8 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.

What is the best Alistar build against Janna?

The best Alistar build against Janna includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Zeke's Convergence with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. 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 57.1% 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 61.9% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Janna in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Alistar against Janna?

When playing Alistar against Janna, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Janna. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.