Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
7.1%

Jhinvs Nilah

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jhin vs Nilah is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nilah wins with a 60.4% win rate (+20.8%) over Jhin based on 48 games. Nilah 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 Nilah 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.

Compare against an opponent
Nilah - 39.6% win rateNilah(39.6%)
Jhin - 39.6% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
39.6% WR
VS
Nilah vs Jhin matchup - 60.4% win rate
Nilah
60.4% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Nilah Matchup?

Nilah wins the Jhin vs Nilah matchup
Winner
Nilah
Matches: 48
39.6%
Win Rate
60.4%
6.4
CS / min
6.6
803
DMG / min
705
13,510
Gold / game
14,633
147
Heal / min
268
329
DMG Mitigated / min
652
1.1
CC / min
0.3
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
36.7%
Late Game WR
63.3%

Jhin vs Nilah Matchup Summary

The Jhin vs Nilah matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 48 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 60.4% win rate compared to Jhin's 39.6%, giving Nilah a 20.8 percentage point advantage. Nilah 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 Jhin leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah 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 Nilah 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 Nilah Laning Phase Breakdown

Nilah wins the laning phase against Jhin in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Jhin
6.6Nilah
Jhin and Nilah farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
803Jhin
705Nilah
Jhin heavily out-damages Nilah by 97 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nilah should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Jhin's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,510Jhin
14,633Nilah
Nilah generates a commanding 1,123 more gold per game than Jhin. This substantial economic advantage means Nilah consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Jhin should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Jhin
0.3Nilah
Jhin provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nilah, 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
476Jhin
920Nilah
Nilah vastly out-sustains Jhin, healing and mitigating 444 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nilah 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nilah
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin44.4%
Nilah early game win rateNilah55.6%
Late Game
Nilah
63.3%
+26.7% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin36.7%
Nilah late game win rateNilah63.3%

Nilah dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Jhin. This lopsided early game means Nilah can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nilah is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.3% win rate — 26.7 points above Jhin. Extended games heavily favor Nilah, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Nilah 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 Nilah

Precision rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs NilahPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Jhin rune vs NilahPresence of Mind - best Jhin rune vs NilahLegend: Bloodline - best Jhin rune vs NilahCoup de Grace - best Jhin rune vs Nilah
Sorcery rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs NilahSorcery
Celerity - best Jhin rune vs NilahGathering Storm - best Jhin rune vs Nilah
50.0% WR

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


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 Nilah - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jhin do against Nilah in League of Legends?

Nilah wins the Jhin vs Nilah matchup with a 60.4% win rate compared to Jhin's 39.6%, a 20.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 48 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Jhin do against Nilah in the early game?

In the early game, Nilah has the advantage against Jhin with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Nilah players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jhin do against Nilah in the late game?

In the late game, Nilah takes over the Jhin vs Nilah matchup with a 63.3% win rate compared to 36.7%. Nilah scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jhin vs Nilah matchup?

Nilah wins the matchup against Jhin with a 60.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.8 percentage point advantage means Nilah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 48 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Nilah?

The best Jhin build against Nilah includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jhin runes against Nilah?

The best Jhin runes against Nilah use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Jhin vs Nilah matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jhin counter Nilah?

No, Jhin struggles against Nilah with only a 39.6% win rate. Nilah has the advantage in this matchup. Jhin players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nilah's lead.

How do I play Jhin against Nilah?

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