Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
7.0%

Jhinvs Akali

CMarksmanMage
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jhin vs Akali is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Jhin wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Akali based on 8 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 - 50.0% win rateAkali(50.0%)
Jhin - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
50.0% WR
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Akali vs Jhin matchup - 50.0% win rate
Akali
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Akali Matchup?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Akali matchup
Winner
Jhin
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.6
CS / min
5.2
768
DMG / min
764
13,194
Gold / game
11,060
142
Heal / min
165
365
DMG Mitigated / min
618
0.8
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Jhin vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Jhin vs Akali matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Jhin wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Akali's 50.0%, giving Jhin a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Jhin holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Akali can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jhin leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jhin has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Akali's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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

Jhin wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Jhin
5.2Akali
Jhin significantly out-farms Akali by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 21 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Jhin a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Akali players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
768Jhin
764Akali
Damage output is virtually even between Jhin and Akali, with only 3 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
13,194Jhin
11,060Akali
Jhin generates a commanding 2,135 more gold per game than Akali. This substantial economic advantage means Jhin consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Akali should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Jhin
0.1Akali
Jhin provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Akali, 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
507Jhin
783Akali
Akali vastly out-sustains Jhin, healing and mitigating 277 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, Stormrazor and Rapid Firecannon. This combination gives Jhin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against 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
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin50.0%
Akali early game win rateAkali50.0%
Late Game
Jhin
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin50.0%
Akali late game win rateAkali50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Jhin and Akali, with Jhin holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

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.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Jhin nor Akali has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

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: Alacrity - best Jhin rune vs AkaliCoup de Grace - best Jhin rune vs Akali
Sorcery rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs AkaliSorcery
Celerity - best Jhin rune vs AkaliGathering Storm - best Jhin rune vs Akali
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Jhin maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Akali.


Jhin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.27%1,5706.682614,01050.9%51.5%
47.80%9996.380513,67749.0%46.9%
49.33%9676.582213,53251.1%47.7%
48.16%6256.581613,59351.3%45.2%
49.03%5676.483913,82147.4%50.3%
55.31%5086.584013,52454.7%55.8%
52.82%4966.788314,24851.1%54.2%
46.08%4086.274113,24250.8%42.3%
51.99%3776.485614,26252.7%51.4%
54.57%3616.585913,74153.2%55.7%
49.20%3136.580313,64455.5%43.7%
46.45%3106.377213,32843.6%48.8%
55.11%2746.784314,03857.3%53.7%
50.75%2686.580413,44351.2%50.4%
51.70%2656.184313,74255.5%49.0%
51.74%2306.484013,52651.9%51.6%
53.95%2156.582013,56958.3%50.4%
44.67%1506.482213,97846.7%43.3%
43.20%1256.288213,40540.7%45.1%
51.75%1146.387413,86141.7%59.1%
50.00%1146.785913,12753.6%46.5%
52.21%1136.785113,98655.1%50.0%
49.55%1116.687313,85852.7%46.4%
41.51%1066.683914,09431.4%46.5%
43.14%1026.879113,32246.8%40.0%
41.58%1016.893314,84543.8%40.6%
41.77%796.069012,61439.0%44.7%
50.79%636.687814,21151.7%50.0%
46.51%436.384813,52133.3%56.0%
64.29%426.374613,66256.3%69.2%
52.50%406.884115,96542.9%57.7%
37.84%376.775813,93046.7%31.8%
45.45%336.282513,96533.3%55.6%
36.00%256.671812,70833.3%40.0%
47.83%236.577911,67945.5%50.0%
57.14%216.81,00015,47971.4%50.0%
46.67%156.374913,92560.0%40.0%
50.00%146.694716,11840.0%55.6%
57.14%146.768112,99333.3%75.0%
42.86%147.071913,90433.3%50.0%
35.71%146.491113,4850.0%50.0%
53.85%137.098813,98860.0%50.0%
61.54%137.81,04414,72966.7%57.1%
61.54%136.590515,43233.3%85.7%
25.00%125.059111,28833.3%16.7%
27.27%117.190615,6730.0%37.5%
45.45%116.689513,85760.0%33.3%
60.00%105.466713,01466.7%50.0%
44.44%95.668712,14433.3%50.0%
66.67%93.077111,90960.0%75.0%
66.67%95.487511,06350.0%100.0%
77.78%93.778412,853100.0%66.7%
44.44%96.283112,26325.0%60.0%
55.56%96.492812,61233.3%66.7%
75.00%86.71,10213,94450.0%83.3%
50.00%86.369412,808100.0%42.9%
37.50%86.575214,07566.7%20.0%
50.00%86.676813,19450.0%50.0%
62.50%85.398415,488100.0%50.0%
71.43%76.267010,83766.7%75.0%
42.86%76.897515,5330.0%100.0%
57.14%77.31,00918,056100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.298012,705100.0%40.0%
42.86%75.785111,43160.0%0.0%
42.86%75.772510,93033.3%50.0%
50.00%66.576512,45250.0%50.0%
16.67%66.487713,7540.0%25.0%
33.33%66.064211,53125.0%50.0%
66.67%65.791211,94050.0%75.0%
83.33%63.575011,603100.0%66.7%
66.67%63.677611,79266.7%66.7%
66.67%65.980513,3730.0%80.0%
100.00%66.51,02411,237100.0%100.0%
66.67%66.15179,60166.7%0.0%
33.33%64.161412,08666.7%0.0%
60.00%56.083411,54350.0%100.0%
60.00%55.855010,47833.3%100.0%
60.00%56.686713,62450.0%66.7%
80.00%53.968912,39550.0%100.0%
20.00%56.170311,41725.0%0.0%
20.00%55.875812,4750.0%33.3%
60.00%54.382713,1430.0%75.0%
100.00%57.11,20213,559100.0%100.0%
40.00%55.890014,37450.0%33.3%
60.00%56.71,45521,0770.0%60.0%
60.00%56.086312,75933.3%100.0%
100.00%56.785416,637100.0%100.0%
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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 50.0% win rate compared to Akali's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Jhin do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Jhin has the advantage against Akali with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Jhin is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Akali?

The best Jhin build against Akali includes The Collector, Stormrazor, Rapid Firecannon with Swiftmarch. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Sorcery 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 50.0% win rate. Jhin slightly edges out Akali in lane based on current patch 26.3 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.