Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
7.7%

Jhinvs Katarina

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jhin vs Katarina is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Jhin wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Katarina based on 12 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 Katarina matchup.

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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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Jhin - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
66.7% WR
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Katarina vs Jhin matchup - 33.3% win rate
Katarina
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Katarina Matchup?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Katarina matchup
Winner
Jhin
Matches: 12
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.2
CS / min
5.3
1,061
DMG / min
999
15,990
Gold / game
13,854
185
Heal / min
226
403
DMG Mitigated / min
862
1.1
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Jhin vs Katarina Matchup Summary

The Jhin vs Katarina matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Jhin wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Katarina's 33.3%, giving Jhin a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Jhin dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Katarina 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 Katarina and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Katarina 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 Katarina Laning Phase Breakdown

Jhin wins the laning phase against Katarina in League of Legends

Jhin is favored during the laning phase against Katarina, 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
6.2Jhin
5.3Katarina
Jhin significantly out-farms Katarina by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Jhin a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Katarina players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,061Jhin
999Katarina
Jhin deals 62 more champion damage per minute than Katarina. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Katarina choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Jhin's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
15,990Jhin
13,854Katarina
Jhin generates a commanding 2,136 more gold per game than Katarina. This substantial economic advantage means Jhin consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Katarina should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Jhin
0.1Katarina
Jhin brings significantly more crowd control than Katarina, 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. Katarina should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
588Jhin
1,088Katarina
Katarina vastly out-sustains Jhin, healing and mitigating 500 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Katarina 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 Katarina

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Katarina, providing the mobility and stats Jhin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jhin against Katarina are Youmuu's Ghostblade, Phantom Dancer and Lord Dominik's Regards. 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 Katarina. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jhin vs Katarina matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jhin
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin50.0%
Katarina early game win rateKatarina50.0%
Late Game
Jhin
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin75.0%
Katarina late game win rateKatarina25.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Jhin and Katarina, 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.

Jhin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Katarina. Extended games heavily favor Jhin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Jhin Runes Against Katarina

Domination rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs KatarinaDomination
Dark Harvest - best Jhin rune vs KatarinaTaste of Blood - best Jhin rune vs KatarinaGrisly Mementos - best Jhin rune vs KatarinaTreasure Hunter - best Jhin rune vs Katarina
Precision rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs KatarinaPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Jhin rune vs KatarinaPresence of Mind - best Jhin rune vs Katarina
100.0% WR

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


Jhin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.86%5236.579713,37350.4%51.2%
45.31%3846.680613,27945.7%45.0%
48.82%3386.578313,11847.7%49.7%
49.85%3356.279613,07047.7%51.6%
50.00%3346.582914,09548.4%51.0%
62.23%2336.681913,59163.6%61.4%
53.04%1816.786114,23151.5%54.0%
48.00%1756.377313,01050.6%45.9%
53.57%1686.888513,92555.0%52.3%
47.26%1466.486413,70346.8%47.6%
41.79%1346.174212,43450.0%33.8%
45.67%1276.676912,40245.2%46.1%
47.97%1236.274112,43745.5%50.0%
46.60%1036.679913,55154.4%40.4%
51.49%1016.279813,99453.7%50.0%
51.11%906.478913,08154.2%47.6%
46.25%806.787113,83150.0%43.5%
43.04%796.774113,44346.1%40.0%
50.00%726.783113,95945.0%56.3%
45.45%666.379912,94821.2%69.7%
49.21%636.778714,01545.5%51.2%
31.91%476.275413,24629.2%34.8%
47.83%466.483214,03246.7%48.4%
60.47%436.581913,71252.9%65.4%
65.79%386.587614,27166.7%65.2%
55.26%386.575113,42350.0%60.0%
43.24%376.876813,49750.0%40.0%
42.86%356.277413,21133.3%50.0%
38.24%346.968912,69844.4%31.3%
45.45%336.276013,65653.9%40.0%
48.48%336.281314,10141.7%52.4%
36.00%256.288713,43922.2%43.8%
58.33%246.882313,82345.5%69.2%
63.64%226.992614,87560.0%66.7%
38.10%216.786411,14150.0%22.2%
57.14%216.796215,88966.7%53.3%
40.00%155.71,05712,57628.6%50.0%
66.67%126.21,06115,99050.0%75.0%
63.64%116.779713,277100.0%50.0%
45.45%115.671414,2110.0%50.0%
45.45%116.786313,20150.0%42.9%
40.00%107.072412,66428.6%66.7%
60.00%105.683414,51666.7%57.1%
60.00%106.481812,522100.0%42.9%
60.00%106.693515,23775.0%50.0%
44.44%96.486113,3750.0%57.1%
33.33%96.062711,77633.3%33.3%
42.86%76.065413,91333.3%50.0%
42.86%75.483512,6310.0%60.0%
71.43%76.31,09117,696100.0%66.7%
50.00%66.373314,6920.0%50.0%
83.33%66.076610,17775.0%100.0%
50.00%65.95897,53160.0%0.0%
60.00%56.272313,659100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.51,19711,80150.0%66.7%
20.00%57.478714,74233.3%0.0%
40.00%56.788912,10033.3%50.0%

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Jhin vs Katarina - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jhin do against Katarina in League of Legends?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Katarina matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Katarina's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Jhin do against Katarina in the early game?

In the early game, Jhin has the advantage against Katarina 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 Katarina in the late game?

In the late game, Jhin takes over the Jhin vs Katarina matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Jhin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jhin vs Katarina matchup?

Jhin wins the matchup against Katarina with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Jhin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Katarina?

The best Jhin build against Katarina includes Youmuu's Ghostblade, Phantom Dancer, Lord Dominik's Regards 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 Katarina?

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

Does Jhin counter Katarina?

Yes, Jhin has a favorable matchup against Katarina with a 66.7% win rate. Jhin strongly counters Katarina in lane based on current patch 26.12 data.

How do I play Jhin against Katarina?

When playing Jhin against Katarina, 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.