Caitlynvs Jinx
Caitlyn vs Jinx is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.2. Jinx wins with a 51.6% win rate (+3.3%) over Caitlyn based on 645 games. Jinx 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 Jinx matchup.
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.
Jinx(48.4%)Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Jinx Matchup?
Caitlyn vs Jinx Matchup Summary
The Caitlyn vs Jinx matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 645 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 51.6% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 48.4%, giving Jinx a 3.3 percentage point advantage. Jinx 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 damage output, where Caitlyn leads by 38 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Jinx is slightly favored, Caitlyn can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Jinx's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Caitlyn vs Jinx Laning Phase Breakdown
Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Jinx, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Caitlyn47.5%Jinx52.5%Caitlyn49.4%Jinx50.6%Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.5% win rate — a 5.0 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Jinx can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Jinx at 50.6% win rate — only 1.3 points ahead of Caitlyn. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Jinx 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 Jinx
Precision
Sorcery
The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Caitlyn the best tools to compete against Jinx in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.2. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.37% | 645 | 6.8 | 867 | 13,691 | 47.5% | 49.4% | |
| 47.82% | 596 | 6.5 | 843 | 13,891 | 49.2% | 46.7% | |
| 51.42% | 424 | 6.6 | 863 | 14,037 | 51.5% | 51.4% | |
| 48.88% | 358 | 6.7 | 908 | 14,384 | 46.0% | 51.3% | |
| 53.04% | 313 | 6.8 | 936 | 14,318 | 55.0% | 51.6% | |
| 47.29% | 258 | 7.0 | 865 | 14,520 | 46.0% | 48.3% | |
| 48.73% | 236 | 6.8 | 905 | 13,955 | 52.5% | 44.8% | |
| 54.75% | 221 | 6.9 | 890 | 14,240 | 57.8% | 52.7% | |
| 51.38% | 218 | 6.9 | 895 | 13,927 | 49.5% | 53.0% | |
| 49.26% | 203 | 6.7 | 874 | 14,281 | 47.7% | 50.4% | |
| 54.36% | 195 | 6.7 | 917 | 13,982 | 53.7% | 55.0% | |
| 51.08% | 186 | 6.5 | 867 | 14,336 | 54.7% | 49.2% | |
| 44.26% | 183 | 6.6 | 896 | 13,851 | 51.2% | 38.6% | |
| 58.56% | 181 | 6.9 | 913 | 13,935 | 52.2% | 64.8% | |
| 56.10% | 164 | 6.6 | 931 | 14,003 | 56.3% | 56.0% | |
| 51.57% | 159 | 6.9 | 943 | 14,355 | 46.6% | 55.8% | |
| 63.92% | 97 | 6.4 | 941 | 13,596 | 63.8% | 64.0% | |
| 42.55% | 94 | 6.7 | 803 | 14,210 | 42.1% | 42.9% | |
| 37.78% | 90 | 6.6 | 918 | 14,255 | 36.8% | 38.5% | |
| 47.54% | 61 | 7.2 | 917 | 14,571 | 60.7% | 36.4% | |
| 51.67% | 60 | 7.0 | 941 | 14,214 | 53.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.37% | 59 | 6.3 | 843 | 12,708 | 41.4% | 43.3% | |
| 38.98% | 59 | 6.7 | 768 | 12,927 | 32.3% | 46.4% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 7.1 | 885 | 14,852 | 55.2% | 48.3% | |
| 38.00% | 50 | 6.8 | 945 | 14,831 | 47.4% | 32.3% | |
| 46.94% | 49 | 6.7 | 893 | 13,792 | 47.8% | 46.1% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 6.6 | 948 | 15,311 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.3 | 956 | 14,525 | 61.5% | 46.7% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 6.9 | 955 | 15,240 | 53.9% | 73.3% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 7.0 | 832 | 14,247 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 6.3 | 849 | 14,954 | 44.4% | 56.3% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.6 | 1,013 | 14,135 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 7.0 | 713 | 11,730 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.3 | 989 | 15,041 | 25.0% | 77.8% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.6 | 678 | 12,325 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.4 | 1,004 | 13,689 | 60.0% | 16.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 645 | 10,342 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 10.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 782 | 12,020 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.9 | 779 | 10,903 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.7 | 745 | 12,124 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.5 | 819 | 14,791 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 7.0 | 989 | 14,216 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.5 | 1,074 | 11,884 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.2 | 1,058 | 15,181 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.7 | 795 | 15,002 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.8 | 805 | 14,585 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 1,055 | 15,560 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 1,134 | 13,804 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 809 | 9,907 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 1,030 | 14,238 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
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Caitlyn vs Jinx - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Caitlyn do against Jinx in League of Legends?
Jinx wins the Caitlyn vs Jinx matchup with a 51.6% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 48.4%, a 3.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 645 recent ranked games in patch 26.2.
How does Caitlyn do against Jinx in the early game?
In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 52.5% win rate versus 47.5%. Jinx players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Caitlyn do against Jinx in the late game?
In the late game, Jinx takes over the Caitlyn vs Jinx matchup with a 50.6% win rate compared to 49.4%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Caitlyn vs Jinx matchup?
Jinx wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 51.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.2. The 3.3 percentage point advantage means Jinx is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 645 games analyzed.
What is the best Caitlyn build against Jinx?
The best Caitlyn build against Jinx includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Caitlyn runes against Jinx?
The best Caitlyn runes against Jinx use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.4% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Jinx matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Caitlyn counter Jinx?
No, Caitlyn struggles against Jinx with only a 48.4% win rate. Jinx has the advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jinx's lead.
How do I play Caitlyn against Jinx?
When playing Caitlyn against Jinx, play cautiously and avoid Jinx's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Jinx has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.