Zilean vs Janna SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Janna

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Control brush to deny Janna's tornado engage and create bomb zone pressure for ADC follow-up.
Use (E) speed to enable your ADC's kite and poke windows against Janna's shielded trades.
Prioritize lane space to set double bombs and hold (R) for enemy burst or dive attempts.

Trading pattern

Set double bombs on slowed targets or minion waves to force (E) shield early.
Use (E) speed to control engage distance and create windows for your ADC to trade effectively.
Hold (R) for lethal burst or all-in attempts, baiting (R) to waste her fight reset.

Danger windows

Respect Janna's charged (Q) knockup from brush or fog, which can disrupt your ADC's positioning.
Beware of (R) ultimate that can reset fights and negate your all-in burst.
Avoid predictable bomb placements that allow Janna to shield and disengage effectively with (E) and (W).

Early game

Win level 2 by landing bomb plus speed combo with ADC follow-up to pressure Janna's shield cooldown.
Deny Janna brush control to limit her (Q) engage angles and protect ADC from knockups.
Crash wave before roaming to ensure ADC safety and prevent Janna from easily shielding trades.

Power spikes

Level 2: Bomb plus speed unlocks strong engage with ADC follow-up; contest wave priority.
Level 3: Full kit with (W) enables double bomb setups for pick or poke pressure.
Level 6: (R) revive forces Janna to hesitate on all-ins, increasing your ADC's survival and aggression.

Win conditions

Convert bomb zone control and speed manipulation into denied enemy ADC positioning and safer ADC trades.
Use (R) around dragon fights to protect your ADC from Janna's disengage and enable aggressive setups.
Maintain river vision to track Janna's roam timer and punish her absence with ADC pressure or objective control.