Rell - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Rellvs Janna

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

Rell vs Janna 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 Rell build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rell vs Janna matchup.

Rell Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rell 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
Janna - 51.6% win rateJanna(51.6%)
Rell - 51.6% win rate in this matchup
Rell
51.6% WR
VS
Janna vs Rell matchup - 48.4% win rate
Janna
48.4% WR

Who Wins the Rell vs Janna Matchup?

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

Rell vs Janna Matchup Summary

The Rell vs Janna 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. Rell has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Janna's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Rell vs Janna 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
1.0Rell
0.9Janna
Rell and Janna 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
322Rell
279Janna
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
9,369Rell
9,248Janna
Rell and Janna 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
1.4Rell
1.4Janna
Both Rell and Janna 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
1,447Rell
688Janna
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 Rell Build Against Janna

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Janna, providing the mobility and stats Rell needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rell against Janna are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Zeke's Convergence. This combination gives Rell 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 Janna. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Rell vs Janna matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Janna
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Rell early game win rateRell33.3%
Janna early game win rateJanna66.7%
Late Game
Rell
63.2%
+26.3% advantage
Rell late game win rateRell63.2%
Janna late game win rateJanna36.8%

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 Rell Runes Against Janna

Resolve rune tree - Rell primary runes vs JannaResolve
Aftershock - best Rell rune vs JannaShield Bash - best Rell rune vs JannaBone Plating - best Rell rune vs JannaUnflinching - best Rell rune vs Janna
Inspiration rune tree - Rell secondary runes vs JannaInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Rell rune vs JannaHextech Flashtraption - best Rell rune vs Janna
60.0% WR

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


Rell matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Rell'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 Rell build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rell 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
46.67%1051.03348,76849.1%43.8%
55.17%870.93749,27859.6%50.0%
54.55%771.03208,41656.1%52.8%
51.43%701.03199,48146.1%54.5%
51.67%601.13298,69848.3%54.8%
50.91%551.13629,43970.8%35.5%
38.89%541.03418,90138.9%38.9%
63.27%490.93608,77957.9%66.7%
39.13%460.93397,87946.1%30.0%
48.89%451.02978,85663.6%34.8%
40.00%450.93888,51429.2%52.4%
40.48%420.93498,73837.5%44.4%
60.00%401.03289,02944.4%72.7%
56.41%390.936610,17158.3%55.6%
42.11%381.04368,86347.1%38.1%
65.79%381.03819,68976.9%60.0%
63.16%380.93839,36675.0%54.5%
55.88%341.03578,37345.8%80.0%
51.52%330.93679,76462.5%41.2%
45.16%311.02948,44358.8%28.6%
51.61%311.03229,36933.3%63.2%
50.00%301.03548,86562.5%35.7%
60.00%301.03898,69456.3%64.3%
71.43%281.03889,51476.9%66.7%
29.63%271.03618,57233.3%25.0%
50.00%261.03768,65850.0%50.0%
36.00%251.03778,60145.5%28.6%
54.17%240.93729,81150.0%57.1%
62.50%240.93879,12064.3%60.0%
47.62%210.93298,88854.5%40.0%
46.67%151.038910,51660.0%40.0%
64.29%140.93658,97450.0%70.0%
61.54%131.34398,99450.0%71.4%
84.62%131.03878,49090.0%66.7%
55.56%91.134810,43450.0%57.1%
75.00%80.93048,93075.0%75.0%
42.86%71.13249,7790.0%60.0%
57.14%71.23608,90275.0%33.3%
42.86%71.342710,60650.0%40.0%
42.86%70.93929,97733.3%50.0%
20.00%50.93988,1460.0%33.3%
40.00%51.42467,61333.3%50.0%
100.00%51.03358,941100.0%100.0%
60.00%51.643711,632100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.134611,1390.0%60.0%
80.00%51.13489,55466.7%100.0%

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Rell vs Janna - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rell do against Janna in League of Legends?

Rell wins the Rell vs Janna 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 Rell do against Janna 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 Rell do against Janna in the late game?

In the late game, Rell takes over the Rell vs Janna 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 Rell vs Janna 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 Rell build against Janna?

The best Rell build against Janna includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Zeke's Convergence with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Rell runes against Janna?

The best Rell runes against Janna use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Rell vs Janna matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rell counter Janna?

Yes, Rell has a favorable matchup against Janna with a 51.6% win rate. Rell has a solid advantage over Janna in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Rell against Janna?

When playing Rell against Janna, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Janna. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.