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

Jannavs Rell

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

Janna vs Rell is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Rell wins with a 51.6% win rate (+3.2%) over Janna based on 31 games. Janna wins the early laning phase while Rell 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.

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
Rell - 48.4% win rateRell(48.4%)
Janna - 48.4% win rate in this matchup
Janna
48.4% WR
VS
Rell vs Janna matchup - 51.6% win rate
Rell
51.6% WR

Who Wins the Janna vs Rell Matchup?

Rell wins the Janna vs Rell matchup
Winner
Rell
Matches: 31
48.4%
Win Rate
51.6%
0.9
CS / min
1.0
279
DMG / min
322
9,248
Gold / game
9,369
369
Heal / min
117
319
DMG Mitigated / min
1,331
1.4
CC / min
1.4
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
36.8%
Late Game WR
63.2%

Janna vs Rell Matchup Summary

The Janna vs Rell matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 31 recent matches analyzed, Rell wins with a 51.6% win rate compared to Janna's 48.4%, giving Rell a 3.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Janna controls the early laning stage, but Rell outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Janna needs to press advantages before Rell reaches their power spikes, while Rell should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Rell leads by 759 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 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Rell holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control 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 0.1 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
279Janna
322Rell
Rell deals 43 more champion damage per minute than Janna. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Janna choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Rell's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
9,248Janna
9,369Rell
Janna and Rell generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 121 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
1.4Rell
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
688Janna
1,447Rell
Rell vastly out-sustains Janna, healing and mitigating 759 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, Mikael's Blessing and Redemption. This combination gives Janna an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. 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
Janna
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Janna early game win rateJanna66.7%
Rell early game win rateRell33.3%
Late Game
Rell
63.2%
+26.3% advantage
Janna late game win rateJanna36.8%
Rell late game win rateRell63.2%

Janna dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Rell. This lopsided early game means Janna can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Rell is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.2% win rate — 26.3 points above Janna. Extended games heavily favor Rell, 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 Rell reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Rell 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
Grisly Mementos - best Janna rune vs RellRelentless Hunter - best Janna rune vs Rell
100.0% WR

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


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 Rell - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Janna do against Rell in League of Legends?

Rell wins the Janna vs Rell matchup with a 51.6% win rate compared to Janna's 48.4%, a 3.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 31 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Janna do against Rell in the early game?

In the early game, Janna has the advantage against Rell with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Rell in the late game?

In the late game, Rell takes over the Janna vs Rell matchup with a 63.2% win rate compared to 36.8%. Rell 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 51.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 3.2 percentage point advantage means Rell is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 31 games analyzed.

What is the best Janna build against Rell?

The best Janna build against Rell includes Moonstone Renewer, Mikael's Blessing, Redemption with Boots of Swiftness. 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 48.4% 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. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Rell has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.