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Support Janna build & runes

Item build path

Starting items level 1 · 475 gold to spend
Faerie Charm + 2 Sight Wards + Health Potion365 g
Faerie Charm + 2 Sight Wards + 2 Health Potions400 g

Wards and gp10 fit her poke-and-peel utility style.

First back first recall
Philosopher's Stone + Sightstone
Core build order buy in this order · ~11,050 g full build
1Ionian Boots1,000 g
2Ruby Sightstone1,600 g
3Aegis of the Legion1,350 g
4Shurelya's Reverie2,200 g
5Locket of the Iron Solari2,500 g
6Mikael's Crucible2,400 g
Situational adapt to the game
Shurelya's Reveriespeed engage and disengage utility
Athene's Unholy Grailmana and MR to spam shields
Locket of the Iron Solariteamfight shield aura
Mikael's Cruciblecleanse hard CC off the carry

Skill order & spells

Skill orderE > W > Q > R
SpellsFlash + ExhaustFlashExhaust
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Rune page (Season 3)

9× Greater Mark of Magic Penetration+7.8 Magic Pen
9× Greater Seal of Gold Income+2.25 gold / 10 sec  ·  alt: Flat Armor
9× Greater Glyph of Ability Power+10.7 AP
3× Greater Quintessence of Gold Income+3.0 gold / 10 sec

Masteries 0 / 9 / 21

Offense 0
Summoner's Wrath0/1
Fury0/4
Sorcery0/4
Butcher0/2
Deadliness0/4
Blast0/4
Destruction0/1
Havoc0/3
Weapon Expertise0/1
Arcane Knowledge0/1
Lethality0/2
Brute Force0/2
Mental Force0/3
Spellsword0/1
Frenzy0/1
Sunder0/3
Archmage0/4
Executioner0/1
Defense 9
Summoner's Resolve0/1
Perseverance0/3
Durability4/4
Tough Skin0/2
Hardiness3/3
Resistance2/3
Bladed Armor0/1
Unyielding0/2
Relentless0/2
Veteran's Scars0/1
Safeguard0/1
Block0/1
Tenacious0/3
Juggernaut0/3
Defender0/1
Legendary Armor0/3
Good Hands0/1
Reinforced Armor0/1
Honor Guard0/1
Utility 21
Summoner's Insight1/1
Wanderer3/3
Meditation3/3
Improved Recall0/1
Scout0/1
Mastermind0/3
Expanded Mind1/3
Artificer0/2
Greed4/4
Runic Affinity0/1
Vampirism0/3
Biscuiteer1/1
Wealth2/2
Awareness0/4
Strength of Spirit0/3
Explorer1/1
Pickpocket1/1
Intelligence3/3
Nimble1/1
Standard Season 3 page — disengage utility. Hover any mastery for its name.

Counters & matchups

Who this pick beats and who beats it — pick your lane with the matchup in mind.

Quick tip: Charged tornado breaks every engage; Monsoon is disengage first, heal second — shield the carry pre-trade.

Key combo

Howling Gale (Q) knock-up Zephyr (W) slow Eye of the Storm (E) shield allies Monsoon (R) to peel/heal

Power spike & playstyle

Online at 6 with Monsoon disengage; a peel/utility enchanter effective from level 1 who protects a carry all game rather than spiking on items.

Guide

How to play Janna in League Classic

Janna plays defense as offense: every enemy engage she cancels is a fight her team wins by default. Charge Howling Gale in fog so its knock-up arrives unannounced, shield your ADC before trades not after, and save Monsoon for the moment their divers commit — a full-knockback reset with AoE healing turns dives into funerals. Eye of the Storm's AD bonus makes your carry win extended duels invisibly. In Classic's engage-heavy meta, a good Janna is the difference between a team and a comp.

FAQ

Janna in League Classic

What is the best Janna build in League Classic?

The standard build is Support Janna: Ionian Boots, Ruby Sightstone, Aegis of the Legion, Shurelya's Reverie, Locket of the Iron Solari, Mikael's Crucible. Skill order E > W > Q > R, summoner spells Flash + Exhaust.

What runes and masteries does Janna use in League Classic?

Marks: Magic Penetration. Seals: Gold per 10 / Flat Armor. Glyphs: Flat AP. Quintessences: Gold per 10. Masteries: 0/9/21 — disengage utility.

Is Janna good in League Classic?

Janna is rated B-tier support in the launch consensus (score 54/100 across 4 published rankings). Strong into Taric, Alistar, Soraka, Tristana, Miss Fortune; struggles against Blitzcrank, Leona, Sona, Lulu, Morgana.

What does Janna start with and build first in League Classic?

Open with Faerie Charm + 2 Sight Wards + Health Potion or Faerie Charm + 2 Sight Wards + 2 Health Potions. Wards and gp10 fit her poke-and-peel utility style. First back: Philosopher's Stone + Sightstone. Then build in order: Ionian Boots → Ruby Sightstone → Aegis of the Legion → Shurelya's Reverie → Locket of the Iron Solari → Mikael's Crucible.

Editorial build based on documented Season 3 (2013) meta. Counters and duos are historical projections rather than live win-rate matchup data. (Tier ranking above does mix in live data where sources publish it — see the tier list for details.)
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