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

Jannavs Rell

ASupportMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Janna vs Rell is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Rell wins with a 51.2% win rate (+2.3%) over Janna based on 43 games. Rell wins the early laning phase while Janna scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Janna build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Janna vs Rell 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 - 48.8% win rate in this matchup
Janna
48.8% WR
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Rell vs Janna matchup - 51.2% win rate
Rell
51.2% WR

Who Wins the Janna vs Rell Matchup?

Rell wins the Janna vs Rell matchup
Winner
Rell
Matches: 43
48.8%
Win Rate
51.2%
0.9
CS / min
1.0
295
DMG / min
308
8,792
Gold / game
8,780
339
Heal / min
112
347
DMG Mitigated / min
1,336
1.4
CC / min
1.3
40.9%
Early Game WR
59.1%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Janna vs Rell Matchup Summary

The Janna vs Rell matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 43 recent matches analyzed, Rell wins with a 51.2% win rate compared to Janna's 48.8%, giving Rell a 2.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Rell controls the early laning stage, but Janna outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Rell needs to press advantages before Janna reaches their power spikes, while Janna should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Rell leads by 762 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Rell is slightly favored, Janna can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Rell's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Janna vs Rell Laning Phase Breakdown

Rell wins the laning phase against Janna in League of Legends

Rell is favored during the laning phase against Janna, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Rell holds advantages in farming, damage and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Janna
1.0Rell
Janna and Rell farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
295Janna
308Rell
Damage output is virtually even between Janna and Rell, with only 12 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
8,792Janna
8,780Rell
Janna and Rell generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 12 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
1.3Rell
Both Janna and Rell 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
686Janna
1,448Rell
Rell vastly out-sustains Janna, healing and mitigating 762 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rell 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 Rell

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Rell, providing the mobility and stats Janna needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Janna against Rell are Moonstone Renewer, Imperial Mandate and Redemption. This combination gives Janna an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Janna the best chance to compete against Rell. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Janna vs Rell matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rell
59.1%
+18.2% advantage
Janna early game win rateJanna40.9%
Rell early game win rateRell59.1%
Late Game
Janna
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Janna late game win rateJanna57.1%
Rell late game win rateRell42.9%

Rell dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.1% win rate — a 18.2 percentage point lead over Janna. This lopsided early game means Rell 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Rell. Extended games heavily favor Janna, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Rell must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Janna reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Janna 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 Janna Runes Against Rell

Sorcery rune tree - Janna primary runes vs RellSorcery
Summon Aery - best Janna rune vs RellManaflow Band - best Janna rune vs RellCelerity - best Janna rune vs RellScorch - best Janna rune vs Rell
Domination rune tree - Janna secondary runes vs RellDomination
Relentless Hunter - best Janna rune vs RellSixth Sense - best Janna rune vs Rell
100.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Domination secondary combination helps Janna maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Rell.


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 Rell - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Janna do against Rell in League of Legends?

Rell wins the Janna vs Rell matchup with a 51.2% win rate compared to Janna's 48.8%, a 2.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 43 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Janna do against Rell in the early game?

In the early game, Rell has the advantage against Janna with a 59.1% win rate versus 40.9%. Rell players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Janna do against Rell in the late game?

In the late game, Janna takes over the Janna vs Rell matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Janna scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Janna vs Rell matchup?

Rell wins the matchup against Janna with a 51.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 2.3 percentage point advantage means Rell is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 43 games analyzed.

What is the best Janna build against Rell?

The best Janna build against Rell includes Moonstone Renewer, Imperial Mandate, Redemption with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Rell?

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

Does Janna counter Rell?

No, Janna struggles against Rell with only a 48.8% win rate. Rell has the advantage in this matchup. Janna players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Rell's lead.

How do I play Janna against Rell?

When playing Janna against Rell, play cautiously and avoid Rell's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Rell in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.