Janna - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.2%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Jannavs Malphite

ASupportMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Janna vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Janna wins with a 85.7% win rate (+71.4%) over Malphite based on 7 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 Malphite matchup.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Malphite - 85.7% win rateMalphite(85.7%)
Janna - 85.7% win rate in this matchup
Janna
85.7% WR
VS
Malphite vs Janna matchup - 14.3% win rate
Malphite
14.3% WR

Who Wins the Janna vs Malphite Matchup?

Janna wins the Janna vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Janna
Matches: 7
85.7%
Win Rate
14.3%
0.9
CS / min
1.6
283
DMG / min
702
10,049
Gold / game
10,108
626
Heal / min
85
426
DMG Mitigated / min
1,135
1.5
CC / min
1.3
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Janna vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Janna vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Janna wins with a 85.7% win rate compared to Malphite's 14.3%, giving Janna a 71.4 percentage point advantage. Janna dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malphite players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Malphite leads by 419 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Janna players can confidently pick into Malphite and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malphite 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 Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Janna in League of Legends

Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Janna, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Malphite holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Janna
1.6Malphite
Malphite edges out Janna by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Malphite.
Damage
283Janna
702Malphite
Malphite heavily out-damages Janna by 419 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Janna should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Malphite's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,049Janna
10,108Malphite
Janna and Malphite generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 58 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.5Janna
1.3Malphite
Both Janna and Malphite provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,051Janna
1,220Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Janna, healing and mitigating 168 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite 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 Malphite

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Janna needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Janna against Malphite are Moonstone Renewer, Locket of the Iron Solari and Redemption. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Malphite. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Janna vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Janna
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Janna early game win rateJanna100.0%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite0.0%
Late Game
Janna
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Janna late game win rateJanna75.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite25.0%

Janna dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Malphite. This lopsided early game means Janna can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

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

Best Janna Runes Against Malphite

Sorcery rune tree - Janna primary runes vs MalphiteSorcery
Summon Aery - best Janna rune vs MalphiteNimbus Cloak - best Janna rune vs MalphiteCelerity - best Janna rune vs MalphiteScorch - best Janna rune vs Malphite
Resolve rune tree - Janna secondary runes vs MalphiteResolve
Bone Plating - best Janna rune vs MalphiteRevitalize - best Janna rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

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


Janna matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.63%1031.02718,13442.0%49.1%
56.82%880.92748,69850.0%63.6%
56.58%760.92898,09958.1%54.5%
46.27%670.92718,75046.7%46.0%
51.85%541.02538,99563.0%40.7%
38.30%471.02578,14340.0%36.4%
58.70%461.02888,23459.3%57.9%
51.11%450.93238,87456.5%45.5%
45.45%441.02577,63642.3%50.0%
56.82%441.02918,97050.0%61.5%
65.00%400.92438,96881.3%54.2%
52.50%401.02848,15331.6%71.4%
51.28%391.02508,46250.0%52.6%
51.28%391.03368,40636.4%70.6%
55.26%380.93288,81457.1%52.9%
50.00%320.92928,75953.3%47.1%
48.39%310.92799,24866.7%36.8%
54.84%310.82548,14756.3%53.3%
40.00%301.02539,62440.0%40.0%
63.33%300.92858,84873.3%53.3%
48.28%290.93158,33550.0%46.7%
50.00%260.92609,05658.3%42.9%
38.46%261.02908,13428.6%50.0%
53.85%261.02849,61270.0%43.8%
36.00%250.92607,44329.4%50.0%
33.33%241.03078,59725.0%41.7%
52.17%230.83197,80850.0%57.1%
52.17%231.12778,10541.7%63.6%
50.00%201.02598,13650.0%50.0%
84.21%190.928810,638100.0%78.6%
50.00%160.92418,06550.0%50.0%
50.00%161.029610,25550.0%50.0%
38.46%130.82699,27133.3%42.9%
72.73%111.02647,25062.5%100.0%
27.27%110.92597,19133.3%0.0%
100.00%81.328810,178100.0%100.0%
50.00%81.43299,8450.0%57.1%
85.71%70.928310,049100.0%75.0%
42.86%70.92769,33733.3%50.0%
57.14%70.92667,72066.7%50.0%
50.00%60.93298,70033.3%66.7%
100.00%60.83729,510100.0%100.0%
66.67%61.22989,511100.0%33.3%
16.67%61.13018,4590.0%25.0%
80.00%50.83568,792100.0%50.0%
40.00%50.83477,48866.7%0.0%
60.00%50.83459,494100.0%50.0%

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Janna vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Janna do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Janna wins the Janna vs Malphite matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to Malphite's 14.3%, a 71.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Janna do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Janna has the advantage against Malphite with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Janna takes over the Janna vs Malphite matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Janna scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Janna vs Malphite matchup?

Janna wins the matchup against Malphite with a 85.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 71.4 percentage point advantage means Janna is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Janna build against Malphite?

The best Janna build against Malphite includes Moonstone Renewer, Locket of the Iron Solari, Redemption 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 Malphite?

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

Does Janna counter Malphite?

Yes, Janna has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 85.7% win rate. Janna strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Janna against Malphite?

When playing Janna against Malphite, 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.