Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
7.1%

Jhinvs Varus

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jhin vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Jhin wins with a 62.4% win rate (+24.8%) over Varus based on 125 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 Varus 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
Varus - 62.4% win rateVarus(62.4%)
Jhin - 62.4% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
62.4% WR
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Varus vs Jhin matchup - 37.6% win rate
Varus
37.6% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Varus Matchup?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Varus matchup
Winner
Jhin
Matches: 125
62.4%
Win Rate
37.6%
6.6
CS / min
6.5
821
DMG / min
823
14,014
Gold / game
13,302
175
Heal / min
133
346
DMG Mitigated / min
381
0.9
CC / min
0.9
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Jhin vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Jhin vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 125 recent matches analyzed, Jhin wins with a 62.4% win rate compared to Varus's 37.6%, giving Jhin a 24.8 percentage point advantage. Jhin dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Varus players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in gold income, where Jhin leads by 713 gold per game — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jhin players can confidently pick into Varus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Varus 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 Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Jhin wins the laning phase against Varus in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Jhin
6.5Varus
Jhin and Varus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
821Jhin
823Varus
Damage output is virtually even between Jhin and Varus, with only 2 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
14,014Jhin
13,302Varus
Jhin earns 713 more gold per game than Varus, 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
0.9Jhin
0.9Varus
Both Jhin and Varus provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
520Jhin
514Varus
Jhin and Varus have comparable sustain profiles, with only 6 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jhin
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin57.1%
Varus early game win rateVarus42.9%
Late Game
Jhin
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin66.7%
Varus late game win rateVarus33.3%

Jhin dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Jhin can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jhin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Varus. 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. Varus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jhin Runes Against Varus

Domination rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs VarusDomination
Dark Harvest - best Jhin rune vs VarusTaste of Blood - best Jhin rune vs VarusGrisly Mementos - best Jhin rune vs VarusTreasure Hunter - best Jhin rune vs Varus
Precision rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs VarusPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Jhin rune vs VarusPresence of Mind - best Jhin rune vs Varus
75.0% WR

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


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 Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jhin do against Varus in League of Legends?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Varus matchup with a 62.4% win rate compared to Varus's 37.6%, a 24.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 125 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Jhin do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Jhin has the advantage against Varus with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Varus in the late game?

In the late game, Jhin takes over the Jhin vs Varus 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 Varus matchup?

Jhin wins the matchup against Varus with a 62.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 24.8 percentage point advantage means Jhin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 125 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Varus?

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

What are the best Jhin runes against Varus?

The best Jhin runes against Varus use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% win rate in the Jhin vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jhin counter Varus?

Yes, Jhin has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 62.4% win rate. Jhin strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Jhin against Varus?

When playing Jhin against Varus, 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.