Janna - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Jannavs Poppy

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

Janna vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Poppy wins with a 76.9% win rate (+53.8%) over Janna based on 13 games. Poppy 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 Poppy 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 - 23.1% win rate in this matchup
Janna
23.1% WR
VS
Poppy vs Janna matchup - 76.9% win rate
Poppy
76.9% WR

Who Wins the Janna vs Poppy Matchup?

Poppy wins the Janna vs Poppy matchup
Winner
Poppy
Matches: 13
23.1%
Win Rate
76.9%
0.8
CS / min
1.1
313
DMG / min
445
9,231
Gold / game
9,401
404
Heal / min
138
397
DMG Mitigated / min
945
1.4
CC / min
1.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Janna vs Poppy Matchup Summary

The Janna vs Poppy matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 76.9% win rate compared to Janna's 23.1%, giving Poppy a 53.8 percentage point advantage. Poppy 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 CS, where Poppy leads by 0.4 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy has a strong advantage in this matchup. Janna players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Poppy overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Janna vs Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown

Poppy wins the laning phase against Janna in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.8Janna
1.1Poppy
Poppy edges out Janna by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Poppy.
Damage
313Janna
445Poppy
Poppy heavily out-damages Janna by 132 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 Poppy's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,231Janna
9,401Poppy
Janna and Poppy generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 170 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.4Janna
1.2Poppy
Both Janna and Poppy provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
801Janna
1,083Poppy
Poppy vastly out-sustains Janna, healing and mitigating 282 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Poppy 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 Poppy

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Poppy, providing the mobility and stats Janna needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Janna against Poppy are Moonstone Renewer, Redemption and Shurelya's Battlesong. This combination gives Janna an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Poppy. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Janna vs Poppy matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Poppy
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Janna early game win rateJanna0.0%
Poppy early game win ratePoppy100.0%
Late Game
Poppy
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Janna late game win rateJanna33.3%
Poppy late game win ratePoppy66.7%

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

Poppy is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Janna. Extended games heavily favor Poppy, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Poppy 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 Janna Runes Against Poppy

Sorcery rune tree - Janna primary runes vs PoppySorcery
Summon Aery - best Janna rune vs PoppyManaflow Band - best Janna rune vs PoppyCelerity - best Janna rune vs PoppyGathering Storm - best Janna rune vs Poppy
Resolve rune tree - Janna secondary runes vs PoppyResolve
Font of Life - best Janna rune vs PoppyRevitalize - best Janna rune vs Poppy
16.7% WR

The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Janna the best tools to compete against Poppy in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Janna matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.70%891.02667,98438.6%46.7%
55.41%741.02738,52255.6%55.3%
54.84%620.92688,49754.2%55.3%
51.67%601.02918,56354.2%50.0%
61.02%591.02357,78450.0%69.7%
38.78%490.92918,00950.0%31.0%
51.16%431.02737,08352.2%50.0%
54.76%421.02989,40358.3%53.3%
57.50%400.92708,45566.7%50.0%
41.03%390.82607,67936.8%45.0%
42.42%331.02777,22450.0%30.8%
45.16%310.92568,77875.0%34.8%
48.28%290.93198,89450.0%47.4%
48.28%290.92818,08457.1%40.0%
56.00%250.93248,50458.3%53.9%
44.00%250.93058,30950.0%40.0%
68.00%250.92967,92758.3%76.9%
60.00%250.93158,77044.4%68.8%
52.17%230.92789,49740.0%55.6%
52.38%210.92178,04458.3%44.4%
61.90%210.92448,23855.6%66.7%
38.10%210.93468,31455.6%25.0%
45.00%201.12667,94662.5%33.3%
35.00%201.12497,49920.0%50.0%
55.56%181.12738,53750.0%58.3%
50.00%180.825010,06740.0%53.9%
58.82%170.93468,49828.6%80.0%
33.33%150.93139,7520.0%41.7%
78.57%140.92388,88680.0%77.8%
35.71%140.92527,99820.0%44.4%
42.86%141.02498,46516.7%62.5%
23.08%130.83139,2310.0%33.3%
33.33%91.03588,35025.0%40.0%
25.00%80.82538,44925.0%25.0%
75.00%81.03237,62450.0%100.0%
57.14%70.93468,30633.3%75.0%
57.14%71.03299,89950.0%60.0%
33.33%61.02378,0310.0%50.0%
40.00%51.83438,74333.3%50.0%
20.00%51.12839,7240.0%25.0%
25.00%40.91916,61450.0%0.0%

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Janna vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Janna do against Poppy in League of Legends?

Poppy wins the Janna vs Poppy matchup with a 76.9% win rate compared to Janna's 23.1%, a 53.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Janna do against Poppy in the early game?

In the early game, Poppy has the advantage against Janna with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Poppy players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Janna do against Poppy in the late game?

In the late game, Poppy takes over the Janna vs Poppy matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Poppy scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Janna vs Poppy matchup?

Poppy wins the matchup against Janna with a 76.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 53.8 percentage point advantage means Poppy is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Janna build against Poppy?

The best Janna build against Poppy includes Moonstone Renewer, Redemption, Shurelya's Battlesong with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Poppy?

The best Janna runes against Poppy use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 16.7% win rate in the Janna vs Poppy matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Janna counter Poppy?

No, Janna struggles against Poppy with only a 23.1% win rate. Poppy has the advantage in this matchup. Janna players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Poppy's lead.

How do I play Janna against Poppy?

When playing Janna against Poppy, play cautiously and avoid Poppy's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Poppy has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.