- Win Rate
- 49.2%
- Pick Rate
- 1.2%
- Ban Rate
- 1.8%
Evelynn Jungle Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 1,597
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 13, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Every Jungle lane opponent Evelynn faced in Patch 26.20, ranked: Kayn (60.8% win rate against Evelynn) and Lee Sin (51.6%) are the hardest. See gold, CS and XP at 15 for all 20 matchups, find the best counter from your own champion pool, and learn how to play against Evelynn.
- Hardest counter
- Kaynwins 60.8%
- Next hardest
- Lee Sinwins 51.6%
- Biggest lane bully
- Briar+591 gold at 15
- Easiest matchup
- Master Yiyou win 52.5%
- Jungle lanes won at 15
- 47.9%
Who Counters Evelynn Jungle (Patch 26.20)
20 lane opponents · 964 gamesThe hardest Jungle matchup for Evelynn is Kayn, who wins 60.8% of their games against Evelynn. Briar is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 591 gold ahead of Evelynn on average. Across the 20 matchups with lane data, Evelynn is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 0 and clearly behind against 4. The easiest lane is Master Yi: Evelynn wins 52.5%.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cho'Gath | 69.5% | −177 | +5.7 | −4 | Counter | 59 |
 Kayn | 60.8% | +224 | +7.5 | +120 | Counter | 97 |
 Ekko | 62.2% | +241 | +9.1 | +182 | Leans their way | 37 |
 Shyvana | 60.0% | +423 | +21.6 | +676 | Leans their wayWins lane | 40 |
 Nocturne | 56.3% | −100 | +0.6 | −277 | Leans their way | 48 |
 Lillia | 55.6% | +169 | +14.8 | +197 | Leans their way | 45 |
 Lee Sin | 51.6% | +32 | +4.1 | +41 | Even | 62 |
 Rengar | 56.3% | −160 | +3.5 | −179 | Leans their way | 32 |
 Kha'Zix | 52.3% | +573 | +3.4 | +13 | Leans their wayWins lane | 44 |
 Viego | 50.0% | −10 | +3.6 | −237 | Even | 62 |
 Master Yi | 47.5% | +346 | +8.8 | +113 | Leans your wayWins lane | 80 |
 Amumu | 53.3% | +26 | +2.9 | +113 | Leans their way | 30 |
 Briar | 46.9% | +591 | +2.7 | +77 | Leans your wayWins lane | 49 |
 Wukong | 42.3% | +107 | +6.4 | +55 | Leans your way | 52 |
 Warwick | 40.8% | −81 | −0.8 | −79 | Leans your way | 49 |
 Xin Zhao | 43.8% | +349 | +4.6 | +100 | Leans your way | 32 |
 Shaco | 42.1% | +222 | +6.4 | +40 | Leans your way | 38 |
 Qiyana | 42.4% | +500 | +7.1 | +63 | Leans your way | 33 |
 Hecarim | 42.4% | +455 | +12.3 | +428 | Leans your way | 33 |
 Graves | 33.3% | −34 | +9.2 | +115 | Favorable | 42 |
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. Cho'Gath | 69.5% | −177 | 59 |
| 2. Kayn | 60.8% | +224 | 97 |
| 3. Ekko | 62.2% | +241 | 37 |
| 4. Shyvana | 60.0% | +423 | 40 |
| 5. Nocturne | 56.3% | −100 | 48 |
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 and Lee Sin. 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.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Yi | 47.5% | +346 | +8.8 | +113 | Leans your wayWins lane | 80 |
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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 (60.8% over 97 games), Lee Sin (51.6% over 62 games).
What is Evelynn's hardest matchup?
Kayn. Evelynn wins only 39.2% of 97 lane games against Kayn and sits at −224 gold at 15 minutes.
What is Evelynn good against?
Evelynn's best Jungle matchups this patch are Master Yi (52.5%).
Who beats Evelynn in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Evelynn's toughest lanes are Briar (+591 gold ahead), Kha'Zix (+573 gold ahead), Shyvana (+423 gold ahead).
Is Evelynn a lane bully?
No. Evelynn Jungle averages 84 less gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 48% of games — Evelynn plays for later fights.