Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
7.1%

Jhinvs Akali

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jhin vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Jhin wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Akali based on 5 games. Jhin holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Jhin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jhin vs Akali matchup.

Jhin Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jhin 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.

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Akali - 60.0% win rateAkali(60.0%)
Jhin - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
60.0% WR
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Akali vs Jhin matchup - 40.0% win rate
Akali
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Akali Matchup?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Akali matchup
Winner
Jhin
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.6
CS / min
5.6
727
DMG / min
849
14,502
Gold / game
14,714
169
Heal / min
238
411
DMG Mitigated / min
642
1.1
CC / min
0.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Jhin vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Jhin vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Jhin wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Akali's 40.0%, giving Jhin a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Jhin dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akali 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 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jhin players can confidently pick into Akali and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Akali away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jhin vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Akali wins the laning phase against Jhin in League of Legends

Akali is favored during the laning phase against Jhin, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Akali holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.6Jhin
5.6Akali
Jhin and Akali farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
727Jhin
849Akali
Akali heavily out-damages Jhin by 122 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jhin should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Akali's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,502Jhin
14,714Akali
Jhin and Akali generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 211 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.1Jhin
0.1Akali
Jhin brings significantly more crowd control than Akali, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Jhin far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Akali should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
580Jhin
879Akali
Akali vastly out-sustains Jhin, healing and mitigating 299 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Akali can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jhin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jhin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Jhin Build Against Akali

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Jhin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jhin against Akali are The Collector, Rapid Firecannon and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Jhin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Akali. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jhin vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jhin
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin100.0%
Akali early game win rateAkali0.0%
Late Game
Jhin
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin50.0%
Akali late game win rateAkali50.0%

Jhin dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Akali. This lopsided early game means Jhin 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 Jhin at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Akali. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Jhin Runes Against Akali

Precision rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs AkaliPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Jhin rune vs AkaliPresence of Mind - best Jhin rune vs AkaliLegend: Bloodline - best Jhin rune vs AkaliCoup de Grace - best Jhin rune vs Akali
Inspiration rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs AkaliInspiration
Cash Back - best Jhin rune vs AkaliTriple Tonic - best Jhin rune vs Akali
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Jhin to press their advantage against Akali, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Jhin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Jhin'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 Jhin build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Jhin matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.70%8626.681713,70853.4%48.4%
50.37%6756.582714,01252.0%49.3%
48.10%6326.380113,78148.4%47.9%
46.47%5536.681713,81447.7%45.6%
54.88%4416.785313,73252.5%57.0%
49.08%4366.888814,47451.8%47.4%
52.13%3286.687014,23250.7%53.2%
49.64%2806.888714,64552.7%47.6%
47.06%2726.586713,67147.2%46.9%
47.80%2056.378313,42253.7%43.9%
48.04%1796.382714,03450.8%46.4%
58.52%1766.482313,76760.3%57.3%
49.12%1716.483213,42847.4%50.5%
40.85%1646.680512,87634.7%45.6%
35.95%1536.681714,11938.7%34.1%
50.67%1506.283113,36146.5%54.4%
62.40%1256.682114,01457.1%66.7%
52.21%1136.784313,83364.4%44.1%
56.60%1066.591414,21162.5%51.7%
46.43%846.883412,70341.7%52.8%
49.32%736.579813,27450.0%48.8%
49.30%716.686613,89555.6%42.9%
50.00%686.779513,96248.1%51.2%
46.15%656.482612,49141.4%50.0%
46.88%646.582613,91142.9%50.0%
39.34%616.782312,45827.8%56.0%
40.00%606.471312,25832.4%50.0%
51.92%526.590514,37862.5%47.2%
57.14%496.490915,00758.8%56.3%
39.58%486.480313,51044.4%36.7%
57.14%426.475113,05041.7%77.8%
35.71%286.595714,32226.7%46.1%
54.55%226.894615,57242.9%60.0%
45.00%206.167211,64733.3%62.5%
45.00%206.771612,72233.3%62.5%
63.16%196.51,00715,99583.3%53.9%
50.00%186.794913,22233.3%58.3%
61.11%186.783913,16175.0%50.0%
68.75%166.586014,90633.3%90.0%
46.15%136.268511,07157.1%33.3%
38.46%137.199214,63333.3%42.9%
63.64%115.664513,43360.0%66.7%
63.64%116.787814,832100.0%50.0%
36.36%116.678411,41225.0%66.7%
50.00%106.491814,59225.0%66.7%
30.00%106.41,18918,4010.0%37.5%
44.44%96.01,25914,0820.0%80.0%
75.00%86.478414,02075.0%75.0%
50.00%85.976911,80860.0%33.3%
42.86%77.284913,66550.0%33.3%
14.29%75.290612,5710.0%20.0%
66.67%65.01,13613,61150.0%75.0%
50.00%66.397911,64233.3%66.7%
60.00%56.81,03717,845100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.274312,02150.0%33.3%
40.00%56.083312,5880.0%66.7%
40.00%55.874513,56150.0%33.3%
80.00%54.077515,0040.0%80.0%
60.00%57.91,21816,4270.0%75.0%
60.00%55.672714,502100.0%50.0%
60.00%57.397315,9790.0%100.0%
40.00%57.271914,0130.0%50.0%
60.00%56.496515,545100.0%50.0%

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Jhin vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jhin do against Akali in League of Legends?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Akali matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Akali's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Jhin do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Jhin has the advantage against Akali with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Jhin players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jhin do against Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Jhin takes over the Jhin vs Akali matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Jhin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jhin vs Akali matchup?

Jhin wins the matchup against Akali with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Jhin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Akali?

The best Jhin build against Akali includes The Collector, Rapid Firecannon, Lord Dominik's Regards with Swiftmarch. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jhin runes against Akali?

The best Jhin runes against Akali use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Jhin vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jhin counter Akali?

Yes, Jhin has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 60.0% win rate. Jhin strongly counters Akali in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Jhin against Akali?

When playing Jhin against Akali, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.