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

Jhinvs Xayah

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

Jhin vs Xayah is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Xayah wins with a 52.0% win rate (+4.0%) over Jhin based on 175 games. Xayah 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 Xayah 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 - 48.0% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
48.0% WR
VS
Xayah vs Jhin matchup - 52.0% win rate
Xayah
52.0% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Xayah Matchup?

Xayah wins the Jhin vs Xayah matchup
Winner
Xayah
Matches: 175
48.0%
Win Rate
52.0%
6.7
CS / min
6.8
875
DMG / min
881
14,520
Gold / game
14,242
181
Heal / min
193
400
DMG Mitigated / min
411
1.0
CC / min
0.6
46.9%
Early Game WR
53.1%
48.6%
Late Game WR
51.4%

Jhin vs Xayah Matchup Summary

The Jhin vs Xayah matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 175 recent matches analyzed, Xayah wins with a 52.0% win rate compared to Jhin's 48.0%, giving Xayah a 4.0 percentage point advantage. Xayah 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 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Xayah is slightly favored, Jhin can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Xayah's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jhin vs Xayah Laning Phase Breakdown

Xayah wins the laning phase against Jhin in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Jhin
6.8Xayah
Jhin and Xayah 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
875Jhin
881Xayah
Damage output is virtually even between Jhin and Xayah, 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
14,520Jhin
14,242Xayah
Jhin and Xayah generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 278 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Jhin
0.6Xayah
Jhin provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Xayah, 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
582Jhin
604Xayah
Jhin and Xayah have comparable sustain profiles, with only 22 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
Xayah
53.1%
+6.3% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin46.9%
Xayah early game win rateXayah53.1%
Late Game
Xayah
51.4%
+2.7% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin48.6%
Xayah late game win rateXayah51.4%

Xayah dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.1% win rate — a 6.3 percentage point lead over Jhin. This lopsided early game means Xayah can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Xayah takes over with a 51.4% win rate, leading Jhin by 2.7 percentage points. Xayah scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

Xayah 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 Xayah

Precision rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs XayahPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Jhin rune vs XayahPresence of Mind - best Jhin rune vs XayahLegend: Bloodline - best Jhin rune vs XayahCoup de Grace - best Jhin rune vs Xayah
Sorcery rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs XayahSorcery
Celerity - best Jhin rune vs XayahGathering Storm - best Jhin rune vs Xayah
54.5% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Jhin the best tools to compete against Xayah 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 Xayah - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jhin do against Xayah in League of Legends?

Xayah wins the Jhin vs Xayah matchup with a 52.0% win rate compared to Jhin's 48.0%, a 4.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 175 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Jhin do against Xayah in the early game?

In the early game, Xayah has the advantage against Jhin with a 53.1% win rate versus 46.9%. Xayah players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jhin do against Xayah in the late game?

In the late game, Xayah takes over the Jhin vs Xayah matchup with a 51.4% win rate compared to 48.6%. Xayah scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jhin vs Xayah matchup?

Xayah wins the matchup against Jhin with a 52.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 4.0 percentage point advantage means Xayah is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 175 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Xayah?

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

What are the best Jhin runes against Xayah?

The best Jhin runes against Xayah use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 54.5% win rate in the Jhin vs Xayah matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jhin counter Xayah?

No, Jhin struggles against Xayah with only a 48.0% win rate. Xayah has the advantage in this matchup. Jhin players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xayah's lead.

How do I play Jhin against Xayah?

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