Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.9%
Pick Rate
7.4%

Jhinvs Malzahar

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jhin vs Malzahar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Malzahar wins with a 56.5% win rate (+13.0%) over Jhin based on 23 games. Malzahar 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 - 43.5% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
43.5% WR
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Malzahar vs Jhin matchup - 56.5% win rate
Malzahar
56.5% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Malzahar Matchup?

Malzahar wins the Jhin vs Malzahar matchup
Winner
Malzahar
Matches: 23
43.5%
Win Rate
56.5%
6.8
CS / min
7.6
784
DMG / min
790
11,923
Gold / game
11,155
184
Heal / min
70
337
DMG Mitigated / min
431
1.0
CC / min
1.8
45.5%
Early Game WR
54.5%
41.7%
Late Game WR
58.3%

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, Malzahar wins with a 56.5% win rate compared to Jhin's 43.5%, giving Malzahar a 13.0 percentage point advantage. Malzahar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jhin 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. Malzahar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Jhin players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Malzahar overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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

Malzahar wins the laning phase against Jhin in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Jhin
7.6Malzahar
Malzahar edges out Jhin by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Malzahar.
Damage
784Jhin
790Malzahar
Damage output is virtually even between Jhin and Malzahar, with only 6 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
11,923Jhin
11,155Malzahar
Jhin earns 768 more gold per game than Malzahar, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Jhin slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Jhin
1.8Malzahar
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
521Jhin
501Malzahar
Jhin and Malzahar have comparable sustain profiles, with only 20 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 Infinity Edge. 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
Malzahar
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin45.5%
Malzahar early game win rateMalzahar54.5%
Late Game
Malzahar
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin41.7%
Malzahar late game win rateMalzahar58.3%

Malzahar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Jhin. This lopsided early game means Malzahar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Malzahar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Jhin. Extended games heavily favor Malzahar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Jhin Runes Against Malzahar

Sorcery rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs MalzaharSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Jhin rune vs MalzaharManaflow Band - best Jhin rune vs MalzaharAbsolute Focus - best Jhin rune vs MalzaharGathering Storm - best Jhin rune vs Malzahar
Precision rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs MalzaharPrecision
Cut Down - best Jhin rune vs MalzaharLegend: Bloodline - best Jhin rune vs Malzahar
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Jhin the best tools to compete against Malzahar in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Jhin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.97%1,4296.682813,80447.5%51.7%
49.30%1,0066.579913,19549.7%49.0%
48.50%9016.277613,20955.3%43.8%
51.77%7906.580913,43351.0%52.3%
46.96%7906.686513,89353.3%42.6%
55.26%6376.683513,68652.1%57.5%
52.99%5026.583613,55550.5%54.9%
46.08%3956.582613,09046.8%45.4%
45.48%3436.483013,17845.6%45.4%
47.92%3366.276513,02751.4%45.2%
51.64%3356.281513,01454.8%48.9%
54.77%3256.482813,41958.2%52.0%
45.22%2726.683313,21349.6%42.1%
47.57%2676.276612,60943.4%51.5%
48.12%2396.476112,91644.5%51.2%
47.11%2256.678013,44840.0%51.9%
50.00%2226.679713,29950.5%49.6%
49.32%2216.578612,79851.8%46.8%
48.33%1806.779413,92857.6%43.0%
48.00%1756.787514,52046.9%48.6%
44.14%1456.785613,96252.5%38.1%
44.17%1206.480713,33155.8%37.7%
47.27%1106.574313,66147.8%46.9%
55.95%846.989914,03363.9%50.0%
45.12%826.377713,35540.0%48.1%
43.90%826.579313,61842.9%44.7%
59.26%816.691413,63062.5%57.1%
40.26%776.182312,37025.7%52.4%
45.07%716.584513,55844.8%45.2%
47.76%676.686513,85948.3%47.4%
57.58%666.688214,55026.3%70.2%
41.94%626.577313,42738.7%45.2%
43.55%626.372612,26350.0%36.7%
42.59%546.366811,35737.0%48.1%
41.67%486.61,00513,71245.5%38.5%
54.35%466.575912,19054.5%54.2%
45.00%407.092513,80043.8%45.8%
56.41%396.580713,37450.0%63.2%
56.25%326.787213,53554.5%57.1%
58.33%246.177312,74672.7%46.1%
43.48%236.878411,92345.5%41.7%
47.83%235.798413,73560.0%44.4%
59.09%226.593813,43771.4%53.3%
44.44%186.877312,88840.0%50.0%
64.71%176.189716,325100.0%62.5%
66.67%156.986312,79677.8%50.0%
33.33%156.887111,5070.0%62.5%
57.14%146.985611,93055.6%60.0%
15.38%136.271713,63125.0%11.1%
50.00%125.698212,07850.0%50.0%
80.00%106.198215,61766.7%85.7%
40.00%105.679911,93640.0%40.0%
44.44%96.31,14315,38666.7%33.3%
77.78%96.482213,49266.7%83.3%
55.56%96.374012,3290.0%83.3%
33.33%96.265210,34233.3%33.3%
37.50%85.962613,8100.0%50.0%
75.00%87.61,10814,00266.7%80.0%
37.50%86.57468,96642.9%0.0%
50.00%86.182310,96050.0%50.0%
62.50%86.362012,07250.0%75.0%
37.50%86.678412,46275.0%0.0%
50.00%86.386313,6860.0%57.1%
50.00%86.61,02114,75450.0%50.0%
57.14%75.678413,58650.0%60.0%
57.14%76.08327,96160.0%50.0%
28.57%75.973812,09733.3%25.0%
28.57%75.31,24814,8110.0%40.0%
57.14%77.21,10617,19133.3%75.0%
28.57%76.91,14113,9060.0%50.0%
28.57%76.677310,73350.0%0.0%
33.33%66.592512,97125.0%50.0%
50.00%65.788415,5540.0%60.0%
16.67%65.664210,1790.0%100.0%
33.33%66.263611,72825.0%50.0%
66.67%65.875314,615100.0%60.0%
50.00%65.787611,94466.7%33.3%
33.33%66.51,03910,08425.0%50.0%
60.00%53.872211,72466.7%50.0%
20.00%53.884412,01350.0%0.0%
80.00%56.469212,39350.0%100.0%
60.00%56.587610,71460.0%0.0%

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Jhin vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jhin do against Malzahar in League of Legends?

Malzahar wins the Jhin vs Malzahar matchup with a 56.5% win rate compared to Jhin's 43.5%, a 13.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Jhin do against Malzahar in the early game?

In the early game, Malzahar has the advantage against Jhin with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. Malzahar 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, Malzahar takes over the Jhin vs Malzahar matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Malzahar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jhin vs Malzahar matchup?

Malzahar wins the matchup against Jhin with a 56.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 13.0 percentage point advantage means Malzahar 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, Infinity Edge 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 Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Jhin vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jhin counter Malzahar?

No, Jhin struggles against Malzahar with only a 43.5% win rate. Malzahar has the advantage in this matchup. Jhin players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malzahar's lead.

How do I play Jhin against Malzahar?

When playing Jhin against Malzahar, play cautiously and avoid Malzahar's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Malzahar has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.