Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
9.5%

Caitlynvs Jhin

DMarksman
Patch26.12
Matches157,752
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Jhin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Jhin wins with a 54.0% win rate (+7.9%) over Caitlyn based on 239 games. Jhin holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Caitlyn vs Jhin matchup.

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Caitlyn Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Caitlyn 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
Caitlyn - 46.0% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
46.0% WR
VS
Jhin vs Caitlyn matchup - 54.0% win rate
Jhin
54.0% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Jhin Matchup?

Jhin wins the Caitlyn vs Jhin matchup
Winner
Jhin
Matches: 239
46.0%
Win Rate
54.0%
6.8
CS / min
6.5
828
DMG / min
803
12,818
Gold / game
13,284
157
Heal / min
176
370
DMG Mitigated / min
359
0.7
CC / min
1.0
44.2%
Early Game WR
55.8%
47.4%
Late Game WR
52.6%

Caitlyn vs Jhin Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Jhin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 239 recent matches analyzed, Jhin wins with a 54.0% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 46.0%, giving Jhin a 7.9 percentage point advantage. Jhin dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Caitlyn players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jhin leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jhin has a strong advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Jhin overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Caitlyn vs Jhin Laning Phase Breakdown

Jhin wins the laning phase against Caitlyn in League of Legends

Jhin is favored during the laning phase against Caitlyn, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Jhin holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.8Caitlyn
6.5Jhin
Caitlyn edges out Jhin by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Caitlyn.
Damage
828Caitlyn
803Jhin
Damage output is virtually even between Caitlyn and Jhin, with only 24 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,818Caitlyn
13,284Jhin
Jhin earns 466 more gold per game than Caitlyn, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Jhin slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Caitlyn
1.0Jhin
Jhin provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Caitlyn, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jhin coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
527Caitlyn
535Jhin
Caitlyn and Jhin have comparable sustain profiles, with only 8 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jhin
55.8%
+11.5% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn44.2%
Jhin early game win rateJhin55.8%
Late Game
Jhin
52.6%
+5.2% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn47.4%
Jhin late game win rateJhin52.6%

Jhin dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.8% win rate — a 11.5 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Jhin can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jhin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.6% win rate — 5.2 points above Caitlyn. Extended games heavily favor Jhin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Jhin holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Caitlyn players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Caitlyn Runes Against Jhin

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs JhinPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Caitlyn rune vs JhinPresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs JhinLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs JhinCoup de Grace - best Caitlyn rune vs Jhin
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs JhinSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs JhinGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Jhin
65.4% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Caitlyn the best tools to compete against Jhin in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. The table below shows Caitlyn'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 Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Caitlyn matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.19%2466.783912,97546.1%51.9%
47.70%2396.891313,57452.9%43.8%
46.03%2396.882812,81844.2%47.4%
55.02%2296.891513,37858.3%51.4%
43.12%2196.780613,05541.8%44.2%
51.90%1586.986613,31849.2%53.8%
45.61%1146.992414,48955.6%41.0%
48.62%1096.991514,25641.7%52.0%
55.66%1066.895513,94256.8%54.8%
50.52%977.093213,89058.3%45.9%
56.82%886.681914,02660.0%54.7%
56.76%746.889313,13057.9%55.6%
40.54%747.377612,96334.3%46.1%
47.14%706.782113,20050.0%44.1%
45.00%606.688613,13839.3%50.0%
35.59%596.880712,95836.0%35.3%
59.65%577.283212,68264.0%56.3%
50.00%546.772712,33852.0%48.3%
55.77%526.890012,37259.3%52.0%
46.81%476.786412,71765.0%33.3%
55.81%437.181812,88272.0%33.3%
43.90%416.869112,89746.1%42.9%
29.03%316.683614,00330.0%28.6%
37.50%246.888112,83138.5%36.4%
54.55%226.877812,60344.4%61.5%
52.38%216.977613,31860.0%50.0%
42.86%217.083411,49554.5%30.0%
45.00%206.464111,14033.3%54.5%
45.00%206.882013,31850.0%40.0%
42.11%196.882312,48544.4%40.0%
50.00%187.177412,81575.0%30.0%
57.14%146.71,07912,01650.0%66.7%
50.00%147.081213,99842.9%57.1%
35.71%145.968910,32042.9%28.6%
41.67%125.81,10313,3380.0%55.6%
27.27%117.280614,30460.0%0.0%
50.00%107.085015,00850.0%50.0%
50.00%107.11,25111,97375.0%33.3%
42.86%77.676212,69766.7%25.0%
33.33%65.376312,6100.0%66.7%
16.67%66.875713,6090.0%25.0%
16.67%67.77409,9050.0%50.0%
66.67%66.383511,61466.7%66.7%
50.00%65.574814,9280.0%60.0%
60.00%57.795310,457100.0%33.3%

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Caitlyn vs Jhin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Jhin in League of Legends?

Jhin wins the Caitlyn vs Jhin matchup with a 54.0% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 46.0%, a 7.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 239 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Caitlyn do against Jhin in the early game?

In the early game, Jhin has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 55.8% win rate versus 44.2%. Jhin players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Caitlyn do against Jhin in the late game?

In the late game, Jhin takes over the Caitlyn vs Jhin matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to 47.4%. Jhin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Jhin matchup?

Jhin wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 54.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 7.9 percentage point advantage means Jhin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 239 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Jhin?

The best Caitlyn build against Jhin includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Caitlyn runes against Jhin?

The best Caitlyn runes against Jhin use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 65.4% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Jhin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Caitlyn counter Jhin?

No, Caitlyn struggles against Jhin with only a 46.0% win rate. Jhin has the advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jhin's lead.

How do I play Caitlyn against Jhin?

When playing Caitlyn against Jhin, play cautiously and avoid Jhin's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Jhin has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.