Champion Stats
| Role | Support / Mage |
| Difficulty | |
| Blue Essence | 675 BE |
Why High-Elo Players Smurf with Janna
Low elo players don't know how to deal with Janna's disengage. They will constantly dive onto her ADC, only to be pushed back by Monsoon (R) or knocked up by a well-timed Howling Gale (Q). They also fail to respect her E (Eye of the Storm) shield, which not only protects but adds a massive amount of AD to her carry, turning trades in her favor.
The Level 1 Cheese
First Blood Strategy
Start W (Zephyr) for early poke and move speed. In lane, your W-poke is obnoxious and hard to trade back against. Level 2 with E (Eye of the Storm) allows you to shield yourself or your ADC for even more efficient trades. A well-placed Q from bush can also catch enemies off guard.
The 'Pay-to-Win' Skin Advantage
'Forecast Janna' is the classic smurf skin—the unique animations and 'news reporter' aesthetic are perfect for BM. 'Bewitching Janna' offers amazing seasonal effects. 'Crystal Rose Janna' is a high-tier choice for visual clarity. Avoid 'Tempest Janna' as it lacks modern flair.
When They Ban Janna
Backup Pick: If Janna is banned,
Lulu offers a similar 'protect the carry' utility.
Nami for a mix of peel and engage.
Soraka for pure healing support.
Rune Setup
Best Runes: Summon Aery is the best choice for both shielding and poke. Glacial Augment is an alternative for even more disruption on your CC. Secondary Inspiration with Magical Footwear and Cosmic Insight to reach your core items faster.
Skill Priority
Order:
W → E → QMax W first—it's your primary lane poke and source of movement speed. Max E second for the stronger shield and bonus AD. Max Q last as the knock-up duration is fixed.
Mastering Janna's Kit
Howling Gale. Janna creates a tornado that charges and then travels in a direction, knocking up all enemies hit. You can activate it early for a quick CC or let it charge for a longer knock-up.
Zephyr. Janna sends a bird to deal magic damage and slow an enemy. While the spell is off cooldown, she gains movement speed and can move through units.
Eye of the Storm. Janna shields an ally or a turret, granting them bonus Attack Damage. Use this just before your ADC trades or a projectile hits them.
Monsoon. Janna releases a massive wave of wind, knocking back all nearby enemies and then channeling a powerful heal for all allies in the area.
Matchup Tips
Easy Matchup. You can cancel her E (Zenith Blade) mid-air with your Q (Howling Gale) every single time. As long as you have your Q, she can never engage on you.
Vs Lulu
Skill Matchup. It's a battle of who protects their carry better. Janna has better disengage, but Lulu has stronger single-target buffs. Focus on shielding your ADC during her trades.
Hard Matchup. If you get hooked, you're dead. You have to play behind minions and use your MS to dodge. Your disengage is useless if you're the one pulled.
The Ego Check
WARNING: Stop wasting your Q! It's your most important defensive tool. If you throw it out for poke and miss, you are vulnerable to an engage for 12 seconds. Hold it to cancel dashes like Leona's E or
Alistar's W. Also, don't use your R just for the heal—use it to knock enemies away from your carry.
When to Queue Dodge
Dodge if facing heavy 'siege' or 'artillery' comps with Xerath or Vel'Koz if your team has no way to reach them. They can poke from outside your disengage range. Also dodge into Blitzcrank who can pull you from afar.
Teamfight Role
In teamfights, you are the guardian. Stay near your carry, use your E to shield them from priority damage, and use your Q to interrupt anyone trying to dive. Your R (Monsoon) is one of the most powerful disengage tools in the game—use it to reset a fight or to push away an entire team of divers.
The 'Disrespect' Build
Full AP 'Nuclear Hurricane' Janna. Luden's Tempest -> Lich Bane -> Rabadon's Deathcap. With this build, your W deals surprising damage and your E shield is massive. It's funny to witness a support who can one-shot squishies with a bird and a tornado. High-risk, high-flex.
Power Windows
Level 1-3 is your strongest poke phase in lane. Level 6 is your massive disengage spike. Your biggest item spike is reaching Ardent Censer or Staff of Flowing Water, which significantly buffs your carry's effectiveness.
Tilt Factor
Spam the 'dance' emote while the enemy is trying and failing to reach your carry. Type 'Can't catch the wind!' in all-chat after a successful disengage. The feeling of an enemy assassin blowing all their cooldowns only to be pushed away by your R is incredibly tilting.
Recent Patch History
| Patch | Date | Type | Changes |
| V14.9 | May 1, 2024 | NERF | W nerfed, E buffed |
| V13.23 | Nov 21, 2023 | BUFF | P adjusted, W adjusted |
| V13.22 | Nov 8, 2023 | ADJUST | Base stats adjusted |
| V13.8 | Apr 19, 2023 | BUFF | W buffed, E buffed |
| V12.19 | Oct 5, 2022 | ADJUST | Base stats adjusted |
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