Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
7.6%

Jhinvs Malzahar

CMarksmanMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jhin vs Malzahar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Jhin wins with a 60.9% win rate (+21.7%) over Malzahar based on 23 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 Malzahar 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 - 60.9% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
60.9% WR
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Malzahar vs Jhin matchup - 39.1% win rate
Malzahar
39.1% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Malzahar Matchup?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Malzahar matchup
Winner
Jhin
Matches: 23
60.9%
Win Rate
39.1%
6.7
CS / min
7.0
817
DMG / min
743
13,621
Gold / game
11,864
202
Heal / min
50
353
DMG Mitigated / min
476
1.0
CC / min
1.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Jhin vs Malzahar Matchup Summary

The Jhin vs Malzahar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Jhin wins with a 60.9% win rate compared to Malzahar's 39.1%, giving Jhin a 21.7 percentage point advantage. Jhin dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malzahar 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 Malzahar leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jhin players can confidently pick into Malzahar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malzahar 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 Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown

Jhin wins the laning phase against Malzahar in League of Legends

Jhin is favored during the laning phase against Malzahar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Jhin holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.7Jhin
7.0Malzahar
Jhin and Malzahar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
817Jhin
743Malzahar
Jhin deals 73 more champion damage per minute than Malzahar. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Malzahar choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Jhin's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,621Jhin
11,864Malzahar
Jhin generates a commanding 1,758 more gold per game than Malzahar. This substantial economic advantage means Jhin consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Malzahar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Jhin
1.7Malzahar
Malzahar provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Jhin, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Malzahar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
555Jhin
526Malzahar
Jhin and Malzahar have comparable sustain profiles, with only 29 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Jhin Build Against Malzahar

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Jhin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jhin against Malzahar are Stormrazor, Rapid Firecannon and Phantom Dancer. 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 Malzahar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jhin vs Malzahar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jhin
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin50.0%
Malzahar early game win rateMalzahar50.0%
Late Game
Jhin
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin66.7%
Malzahar late game win rateMalzahar33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Jhin and Malzahar, 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Malzahar. 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. Malzahar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jhin Runes Against Malzahar

Precision rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs MalzaharPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Jhin rune vs MalzaharPresence of Mind - best Jhin rune vs MalzaharLegend: Bloodline - best Jhin rune vs MalzaharCoup de Grace - best Jhin rune vs Malzahar
Sorcery rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs MalzaharSorcery
Celerity - best Jhin rune vs MalzaharGathering Storm - best Jhin rune vs Malzahar
66.7% WR

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


Jhin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.42%9616.383713,51361.1%50.6%
47.87%8696.279913,22848.7%47.4%
47.35%4526.482812,96048.9%46.3%
48.48%4276.377612,77349.4%47.9%
49.48%3866.584613,43441.5%54.1%
50.13%3856.484213,58651.8%49.2%
48.73%3166.379812,87751.1%47.0%
51.80%2786.583613,95558.7%48.4%
52.85%2636.485213,00554.5%51.6%
51.26%2386.383312,55655.7%48.7%
46.41%2096.486713,16452.0%43.4%
49.51%2046.381913,16251.8%47.9%
47.28%1846.077713,68744.8%48.4%
45.14%1446.387413,85339.6%47.9%
55.32%1416.381613,05250.0%58.8%
45.39%1416.678812,27247.8%43.2%
53.24%1396.391113,55957.1%51.1%
48.48%1326.379814,18130.0%53.9%
48.84%1296.777512,74650.0%48.0%
43.65%1266.780314,36151.6%41.0%
45.45%996.271111,50353.9%36.2%
53.06%986.176712,74057.5%50.0%
46.51%866.882313,31053.3%42.9%
35.62%736.278612,27332.3%38.1%
50.00%686.579413,53832.0%60.5%
46.77%626.494214,34157.1%41.5%
42.37%596.584613,98850.0%38.5%
55.77%526.492913,33473.7%45.5%
44.00%505.992113,04537.5%47.1%
41.30%466.790514,97553.9%36.4%
46.51%435.881811,95141.2%50.0%
51.22%416.184812,41257.9%45.5%
66.67%367.080512,27368.8%65.0%
46.67%306.881613,61781.8%26.3%
56.00%257.174313,92462.5%52.9%
40.00%256.970112,29140.0%40.0%
60.87%236.781713,62150.0%66.7%
40.00%206.497115,49262.5%25.0%
55.00%206.990314,26871.4%46.1%
47.37%196.774013,94550.0%45.5%
52.94%176.489413,70675.0%33.3%
60.00%155.487213,90040.0%70.0%
66.67%155.51,04014,69375.0%63.6%
35.71%146.069413,78940.0%33.3%
42.86%146.174911,80957.1%28.6%
71.43%145.91,00414,42980.0%66.7%
41.67%126.179513,66025.0%50.0%
66.67%96.51,37312,65875.0%60.0%
77.78%96.766811,82060.0%100.0%
50.00%86.369911,913100.0%42.9%
50.00%85.795511,96933.3%60.0%
71.43%75.51,01416,810100.0%66.7%
42.86%74.667613,192100.0%33.3%
57.14%76.378211,27550.0%66.7%
57.14%76.393710,15450.0%66.7%
100.00%75.876115,264100.0%100.0%
83.33%67.193215,821100.0%80.0%
16.67%65.887012,12125.0%0.0%
50.00%66.07129,701100.0%0.0%
50.00%66.460210,51666.7%33.3%
50.00%65.382512,23666.7%33.3%
33.33%65.950111,2850.0%50.0%
60.00%56.992813,77933.3%100.0%
60.00%55.65719,92066.7%50.0%
40.00%55.765510,8730.0%50.0%
20.00%54.599616,3430.0%20.0%
80.00%56.386114,338100.0%50.0%
20.00%57.483513,5890.0%50.0%
60.00%57.388015,2130.0%60.0%

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Jhin vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jhin do against Malzahar in League of Legends?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Malzahar matchup with a 60.9% win rate compared to Malzahar's 39.1%, a 21.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Jhin do against Malzahar in the early game?

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

In the late game, Jhin takes over the Jhin vs Malzahar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Jhin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jhin vs Malzahar matchup?

Jhin wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 60.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 21.7 percentage point advantage means Jhin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Malzahar?

The best Jhin build against Malzahar includes Stormrazor, Rapid Firecannon, Phantom Dancer 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 Malzahar?

The best Jhin runes against Malzahar use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Jhin vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jhin counter Malzahar?

Yes, Jhin has a favorable matchup against Malzahar with a 60.9% win rate. Jhin strongly counters Malzahar in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Jhin against Malzahar?

When playing Jhin against Malzahar, 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.