Jannavs Shaco
Janna vs Shaco is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Shaco wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Janna based on 16 games. Shaco 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 Shaco 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.
Shaco(43.8%)Who Wins the Janna vs Shaco Matchup?
Janna vs Shaco Matchup Summary
The Janna vs Shaco matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Shaco wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Janna's 43.8%, giving Shaco a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Shaco controls the early laning stage, but Janna outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Shaco 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 damage output, where Shaco leads by 330 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shaco 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 Shaco 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 Shaco Laning Phase Breakdown
Shaco is favored during the laning phase against Janna, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Shaco holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Janna Build Against Shaco
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Shaco, providing the mobility and stats Janna needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Janna against Shaco 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Shaco. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Janna vs Shaco matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Janna37.5%Shaco62.5%Janna50.0%Shaco50.0%Shaco dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Janna. This lopsided early game means Shaco can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Janna at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Shaco. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Shaco has the edge early, but Janna gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Janna Runes Against Shaco
Sorcery
Resolve
The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Janna the best tools to compete against Shaco in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Janna matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.25% | 143 | 0.9 | 283 | 8,567 | 48.5% | 48.0% | |
| 47.79% | 136 | 0.9 | 277 | 8,501 | 50.8% | 44.9% | |
| 45.60% | 125 | 1.0 | 277 | 8,185 | 41.9% | 49.2% | |
| 39.22% | 102 | 0.9 | 261 | 8,375 | 37.3% | 41.2% | |
| 54.55% | 99 | 0.8 | 285 | 8,968 | 60.0% | 50.9% | |
| 45.56% | 90 | 1.0 | 241 | 8,356 | 35.9% | 52.9% | |
| 47.62% | 84 | 0.9 | 241 | 8,386 | 45.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.45% | 83 | 0.9 | 268 | 8,572 | 61.8% | 61.2% | |
| 48.65% | 74 | 0.9 | 273 | 9,104 | 44.8% | 51.1% | |
| 59.46% | 74 | 1.0 | 255 | 8,306 | 59.0% | 60.0% | |
| 51.52% | 66 | 1.0 | 287 | 9,097 | 52.2% | 51.2% | |
| 53.97% | 63 | 0.9 | 272 | 8,991 | 48.0% | 57.9% | |
| 45.16% | 62 | 1.1 | 232 | 8,267 | 54.3% | 33.3% | |
| 58.33% | 60 | 0.9 | 292 | 8,517 | 66.7% | 51.5% | |
| 40.00% | 60 | 0.9 | 258 | 7,733 | 41.7% | 37.5% | |
| 46.55% | 58 | 0.9 | 227 | 8,175 | 34.5% | 58.6% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 0.9 | 300 | 8,709 | 48.5% | 56.0% | |
| 58.93% | 56 | 0.9 | 230 | 9,125 | 77.3% | 47.1% | |
| 54.00% | 50 | 0.8 | 357 | 9,106 | 52.0% | 56.0% | |
| 59.09% | 44 | 0.9 | 293 | 8,228 | 68.4% | 52.0% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 0.9 | 346 | 8,431 | 47.8% | 52.4% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 0.9 | 243 | 8,893 | 61.1% | 54.2% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 1.0 | 290 | 8,429 | 44.0% | 58.8% | |
| 31.71% | 41 | 0.9 | 279 | 8,650 | 26.3% | 36.4% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 1.0 | 222 | 8,425 | 55.0% | 64.7% | |
| 61.76% | 34 | 0.9 | 270 | 8,936 | 57.1% | 65.0% | |
| 73.91% | 23 | 1.0 | 237 | 8,749 | 66.7% | 78.6% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 0.9 | 273 | 8,659 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 0.8 | 277 | 8,011 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 0.9 | 284 | 7,698 | 53.3% | 87.5% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 0.9 | 248 | 8,385 | 40.0% | 41.7% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 0.9 | 269 | 8,490 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 0.8 | 288 | 8,836 | 50.0% | 69.2% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 0.9 | 294 | 7,655 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.0 | 281 | 8,868 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 0.9 | 236 | 8,304 | 85.7% | 71.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 313 | 9,219 | 16.7% | 71.4% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 0.8 | 266 | 8,861 | 40.0% | 28.6% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.0 | 222 | 8,838 | 40.0% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 218 | 9,210 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 287 | 7,160 | 57.1% | 0.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.9 | 197 | 7,733 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 325 | 8,990 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 0.00% | 8 | 0.9 | 268 | 7,998 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 293 | 8,824 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 243 | 7,592 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 251 | 9,325 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 347 | 8,874 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 221 | 8,735 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
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Janna vs Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Janna do against Shaco in League of Legends?
Shaco wins the Janna vs Shaco matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Janna's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Janna do against Shaco in the early game?
In the early game, Shaco has the advantage against Janna with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Shaco players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Janna do against Shaco in the late game?
In the late game, Janna takes over the Janna vs Shaco matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Janna scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Janna vs Shaco matchup?
Shaco wins the matchup against Janna with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Shaco is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.
What is the best Janna build against Shaco?
The best Janna build against Shaco includes Moonstone Renewer, Redemption, Mejai's Soulstealer 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 Shaco?
The best Janna runes against Shaco use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Janna vs Shaco matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Janna counter Shaco?
No, Janna struggles against Shaco with only a 43.8% win rate. Shaco has the advantage in this matchup. Janna players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Shaco's lead.
How do I play Janna against Shaco?
When playing Janna against Shaco, play cautiously and avoid Shaco's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Shaco in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.