Janna - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Jannavs Alistar

ASupportMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Janna vs Alistar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Janna wins with a 53.5% win rate (+7.0%) over Alistar based on 43 games. Janna holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Janna build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Janna vs Alistar matchup.

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Janna Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Janna 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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Janna - 53.5% win rate in this matchup
Janna
53.5% WR
VS
Alistar vs Janna matchup - 46.5% win rate
Alistar
46.5% WR

Who Wins the Janna vs Alistar Matchup?

Janna wins the Janna vs Alistar matchup
Winner
Janna
Matches: 43
53.5%
Win Rate
46.5%
0.9
CS / min
1.0
294
DMG / min
263
8,154
Gold / game
7,851
337
Heal / min
389
345
DMG Mitigated / min
1,271
1.4
CC / min
1.7
55.0%
Early Game WR
45.0%
52.2%
Late Game WR
47.8%

Janna vs Alistar Matchup Summary

The Janna vs Alistar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 43 recent matches analyzed, Janna wins with a 53.5% win rate compared to Alistar's 46.5%, giving Janna a 7.0 percentage point advantage. Janna dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Alistar 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 978 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Janna players can confidently pick into Alistar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Alistar away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Janna vs Alistar 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
0.9Janna
1.0Alistar
Janna and Alistar 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
294Janna
263Alistar
Janna deals 32 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
8,154Janna
7,851Alistar
Janna earns 303 more gold per game than Alistar, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Janna slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.4Janna
1.7Alistar
Alistar provides 0.4 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
682Janna
1,661Alistar
Alistar vastly out-sustains Janna, healing and mitigating 978 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 Janna Build Against Alistar

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Alistar, providing the mobility and stats Janna needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Janna against Alistar are Moonstone Renewer, Redemption and Mejai's Soulstealer. This combination gives Janna 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 Alistar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Janna vs Alistar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Janna
55.0%
+10.0% advantage
Janna early game win rateJanna55.0%
Alistar early game win rateAlistar45.0%
Late Game
Janna
52.2%
+4.3% advantage
Janna late game win rateJanna52.2%
Alistar late game win rateAlistar47.8%

Janna dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.0% win rate — a 10.0 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.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Janna takes over with a 52.2% win rate, leading Alistar by 4.3 percentage points. Janna scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

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

Best Janna Runes Against Alistar

Sorcery rune tree - Janna primary runes vs AlistarSorcery
Summon Aery - best Janna rune vs AlistarManaflow Band - best Janna rune vs AlistarCelerity - best Janna rune vs AlistarGathering Storm - best Janna rune vs Alistar
Resolve rune tree - Janna secondary runes vs AlistarResolve
Font of Life - best Janna rune vs AlistarRevitalize - best Janna rune vs Alistar
100.0% WR

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


Janna matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Janna'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 Janna build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Janna matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.22%1440.92828,60852.2%42.9%
53.66%1231.02708,57050.0%57.6%
50.00%1221.02838,09449.3%50.9%
49.12%1140.92698,43256.5%44.1%
50.49%1030.92948,76044.0%56.6%
53.41%881.02389,24851.9%54.1%
56.32%870.92838,54654.5%58.1%
52.70%741.02748,73857.9%47.2%
53.73%671.02608,89648.3%57.9%
54.10%611.02917,65157.9%47.8%
41.38%580.92928,89547.6%37.8%
39.29%560.92788,91523.5%46.1%
55.56%541.02648,16362.5%50.0%
48.00%500.92618,86837.5%57.7%
43.75%481.12527,78730.4%56.0%
31.25%481.02857,98422.7%38.5%
57.45%470.92678,06755.2%61.1%
53.19%471.02479,32347.4%57.1%
48.84%430.92958,79240.9%57.1%
53.49%430.92948,15455.0%52.2%
55.56%360.82999,25963.6%52.0%
54.29%351.13578,82630.8%68.2%
51.43%350.92628,49538.5%59.1%
51.52%330.93428,53738.5%60.0%
51.61%310.92797,60845.5%66.7%
54.84%310.92437,39476.5%28.6%
34.62%260.92828,75344.4%29.4%
60.00%250.92898,78640.0%73.3%
54.17%240.92969,28740.0%64.3%
57.14%211.02648,25455.6%58.3%
52.38%211.02747,97537.5%61.5%
61.11%180.83058,66850.0%70.0%
68.75%161.62838,98866.7%70.0%
40.00%150.92718,46633.3%44.4%
61.54%131.12577,33766.7%57.1%
61.54%131.02498,16771.4%50.0%
38.46%130.83218,02283.3%0.0%
62.50%81.633810,24250.0%66.7%
25.00%81.026010,566100.0%14.3%
37.50%81.12739,56950.0%33.3%
71.43%70.739411,594100.0%66.7%
71.43%71.02827,993100.0%33.3%
50.00%60.82997,22575.0%0.0%
50.00%61.02966,94350.0%50.0%
60.00%50.82327,25366.7%50.0%
40.00%51.82817,79566.7%0.0%
40.00%51.12969,01450.0%33.3%
60.00%51.72238,17050.0%100.0%

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Janna vs Alistar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Janna do against Alistar in League of Legends?

Janna wins the Janna vs Alistar matchup with a 53.5% win rate compared to Alistar's 46.5%, a 7.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 43 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Janna do against Alistar in the early game?

In the early game, Janna has the advantage against Alistar with a 55.0% win rate versus 45.0%. Janna players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Janna do against Alistar in the late game?

In the late game, Janna takes over the Janna vs Alistar matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to 47.8%. Janna scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Janna vs Alistar matchup?

Janna wins the matchup against Alistar with a 53.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.0 percentage point advantage means Janna is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 43 games analyzed.

What is the best Janna build against Alistar?

The best Janna build against Alistar includes Moonstone Renewer, Redemption, Mejai's Soulstealer 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 Janna runes against Alistar?

The best Janna runes against Alistar use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Janna vs Alistar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Janna counter Alistar?

Yes, Janna has a favorable matchup against Alistar with a 53.5% win rate. Janna strongly counters Alistar in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Janna against Alistar?

When playing Janna against Alistar, 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.