- Win Rate
- 48.7%
- Pick Rate
- 1.1%
- Ban Rate
- 1.8%
Evelynn Jungle Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 2,232
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 18, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Every Jungle lane opponent Evelynn faced in Patch 26.20, ranked: Kayn (58.3% win rate against Evelynn) and Cho'Gath (56.3%) are the hardest. See gold, CS and XP at 15 for all 25 matchups, find the best counter from your own champion pool, and learn how to play against Evelynn.
- Hardest counter
- Kaynwins 58.3%
- Next hardest
- Cho'Gathwins 56.3%
- Biggest lane bully
- Sylas+826 gold at 15
- Easiest matchup
- Wukongyou win 58.3%
- Jungle lanes won at 15
- 47.5%
Who Counters Evelynn Jungle (Patch 26.20)
25 lane opponents · 1,557 gamesThe hardest Jungle matchups for Evelynn are Kayn (58.3% win rate against Evelynn), Cho'Gath (56.3%) and Master Yi (54.1%). Sylas is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 826 gold ahead of Evelynn on average. Across the 25 matchups with lane data, Evelynn is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 3 and clearly behind against 5. The easiest lane is Wukong: Evelynn wins 58.3%.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nocturne | 64.3% | +196 | +5.1 | +73 | Counter | 56 |
 Kayn | 58.3% | +67 | +5.4 | −31 | Counter | 144 |
 Lillia | 63.8% | +199 | +10.8 | +245 | Leans their way | 47 |
 Vi | 60.5% | +85 | +4.2 | +139 | Leans their way | 43 |
 Cho'Gath | 56.3% | −301 | +5.9 | −108 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 80 |
 Master Yi | 54.1% | +218 | +11.2 | +189 | Leans their way | 109 |
 Sylas | 59.5% | +826 | +10.0 | +667 | Leans their wayWins lane | 42 |
 Warwick | 52.4% | +110 | +2.2 | −12 | Leans their way | 84 |
 Zac | 58.1% | −456 | −6.9 | −448 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 31 |
 Qiyana | 53.6% | +495 | +9.7 | +196 | Leans their wayWins lane | 56 |
 Lee Sin | 49.2% | +243 | +3.3 | +2 | Wins lane | 122 |
 Viego | 50.0% | −116 | +0.9 | −147 | Even | 100 |
 Rammus | 56.7% | −461 | −2.9 | −233 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 30 |
 Shaco | 50.8% | +186 | +0.8 | −94 | Even | 63 |
 Briar | 50.0% | +812 | +7.3 | +229 | Wins lane | 70 |
 Sejuani | 52.8% | −238 | −0.1 | −197 | Leans their way | 36 |
 Ekko | 49.2% | +106 | +2.8 | −106 | Even | 59 |
 Shyvana | 48.2% | −52 | +10.6 | +216 | Even | 56 |
 Kha'Zix | 46.6% | +372 | +1.2 | −130 | Leans your wayWins lane | 73 |
 Rengar | 51.4% | +148 | +7.5 | +233 | Even | 35 |
 Xin Zhao | 48.7% | +159 | +4.8 | +88 | Even | 39 |
 Wukong | 41.7% | +42 | +5.3 | −77 | Leans your way | 60 |
 Graves | 43.6% | −4 | +9.6 | −25 | Leans your way | 39 |
 Diana | 41.3% | +135 | +15.2 | +364 | Leans your way | 46 |
 Amumu | 37.8% | −103 | −1.5 | −76 | Leans your way | 37 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
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| Pick | Win rate vs Evelynn | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Nocturne | 64.3% | +196 | 56 |
| 2. Kayn | 58.3% | +67 | 144 |
| 3. Lillia | 63.8% | +199 | 47 |
| 4. Vi | 60.5% | +85 | 43 |
| 5. Cho'Gath | 56.3% | −301 | 80 |
Evelynn Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
Evelynn's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Jungle opponents. Right of the line, Evelynn is ahead; left, the opponent is.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Evelynn counters are Kayn, Cho'Gath, Master Yi, and Warwick. These champions either out-trade Evelynn in lane, have abilities that negate Evelynn's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Kayn in particular exploits Evelynn's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Evelynn involves understanding Evelynn's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Evelynn when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Evelynn in team fights before Evelynn can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Evelynn to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Evelynn's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Evelynn - Game Phase Strategy
Evelynn may be mana-dependent early. Punish after spell rotations when abilities are on cooldown. All-in when mana is depleted for advantageous trades.
Evelynn's poke and zone control peaks mid game. Engage quickly to close the gap before Evelynn can kite. Use flanks and hard engage to bypass poke damage.
Evelynn provides strong team fight damage late. Prioritize diving Evelynn or use assassins to reach the backline. Magic resist items become crucial.
Tips for Playing Against Evelynn
- Pick Kayn or similar champions with kits that exploit Evelynn's weaknesses
- Build Mercury's Treads or Hexdrinker early to reduce Evelynn's damage in lane
- Track Evelynn's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Evelynn's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Evelynn during vulnerable windows
- Group with teammates to deny Evelynn solo picks
- Place control wards in flanking positions to spot Evelynn's engages
Riot's tips for playing against Evelynn
- Purchasing Vision Wards can help you detect Evelynn's location in order to prepare for her ambushes.
- A large share of Evelynn's threat is in her charm, 'Allure.' Protect allies marked with 'Allure' or, if you are marked, make sure allies are between you and where Evelynn may attack from.
- If you suspect Evelynn is about to ambush one of your teammates, let them know by pinging the minimap and typing in chat.
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What Evelynn Is Good Against
The Jungle opponents Evelynn beats most reliably this patch — the picks to look for when Evelynn is your champion.
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Evelynn Counters FAQ - Patch 26.20
Who counters Evelynn?
In the Jungle lane this patch, the strongest counters to Evelynn are Kayn (58.3% over 144 games), Cho'Gath (56.3% over 80 games), Master Yi (54.1% over 109 games), Warwick (52.4% over 84 games), Shaco (50.8% over 63 games).
What is Evelynn's hardest matchup?
Kayn. Evelynn wins only 41.7% of 144 lane games against Kayn and sits at −67 gold at 15 minutes.
What is Evelynn good against?
Evelynn's best Jungle matchups this patch are Wukong (58.3%), Kha'Zix (53.4%), Lee Sin (50.8%).
Who beats Evelynn in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Evelynn's toughest lanes are Sylas (+826 gold ahead), Briar (+812 gold ahead), Qiyana (+495 gold ahead).
Is Evelynn a lane bully?
No. Evelynn Jungle averages 98 less gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 48% of games — Evelynn plays for later fights.