Janna Support struggles against Pyke (48.8% win rate) based on 740 games. This matchup can be tricky for Janna players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Janna Support vs Pyke Support in patch 15.16 (25.16), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
With 3.6% popularity, Janna constantly encounters meta-dominant Pyke (6.3%, 10th place out of 53 Support champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Janna performance in the current patch. Surprising upset: Despite Janna's higher tier rating, Pyke wins 51.3% of encounters. This suggests Pyke's kit specifically counters Janna's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Glacial Augment + Magical Footwear combination (91.4% win rate) plus optimal itemization Moonstone Renewer, Shurelya's Battlesong, Ardent Censer, and Boots of Swiftness boosts your chances from 48.8% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision deficit: Struggling in both the matchup and vision control (0.92 vs 1.03 wards/min) demands defensive warding and heavy jungle coordination. Outclassed across the board: Pyke leads in both matchup win rate (51.3%) and damage (451 vs 282/min). Janna must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Janna maintains better KDA (3.30, 4th place vs 44th for Pyke), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | B |
| 48.8% | Matchup Winrate | 51.3% |
| 51.81% | Role Winrate | 48.95% |
| #9 | Winrate Rank | #45 |
| 3.6% | Pickrate | 6.3% |
| 3.3 | Average KDA | 2.2 |
| 299 | Gold per Minute | 331 |
| 0.92 | Wards per Minute | 1.03 |
| 282 | Damage per Minute | 451 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Janna versus Pyke matchup as support, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
The magic damage that Janna deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Pyke deals mainly physical damage (78.49%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Pyke, ranking 4th (versus 19th for Janna) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.2 versus 3.3) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Janna player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Pyke player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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