Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
7.0%

Jhinvs Zed

CMarksmanMage
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jhin vs Zed is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Jhin wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Zed based on 6 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 Zed 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.

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Zed - 50.0% win rateZed(50.0%)
Jhin - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
50.0% WR
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Zed vs Jhin matchup - 50.0% win rate
Zed
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Zed Matchup?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Zed matchup
Winner
Jhin
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.5
CS / min
5.6
765
DMG / min
807
12,452
Gold / game
12,265
203
Heal / min
131
349
DMG Mitigated / min
475
1.0
CC / min
0.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Jhin vs Zed Matchup Summary

The Jhin vs Zed matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Jhin wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Zed's 50.0%, giving Jhin a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Jhin holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Zed can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. 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. Jhin has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Zed's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jhin vs Zed Laning Phase Breakdown

Jhin wins the laning phase against Zed in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Jhin
5.6Zed
Jhin significantly out-farms Zed by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 12 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Jhin a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Zed players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
765Jhin
807Zed
Zed deals 42 more champion damage per minute than Jhin. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Jhin choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Zed's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,452Jhin
12,265Zed
Jhin and Zed generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 187 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
0.2Zed
Jhin provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Zed, 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
552Jhin
606Zed
Zed heals and mitigates 54 more damage per minute than Jhin, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Zed to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Jhin.

Best Jhin Build Against Zed

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jhin
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin50.0%
Zed early game win rateZed50.0%
Late Game
Jhin
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin50.0%
Zed late game win rateZed50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Jhin and Zed, 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.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Jhin at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Zed. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Jhin nor Zed has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Jhin Runes Against Zed

Precision rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs ZedPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Jhin rune vs ZedTriumph - best Jhin rune vs ZedLegend: Bloodline - best Jhin rune vs ZedCoup de Grace - best Jhin rune vs Zed
Sorcery rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs ZedSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Jhin rune vs ZedGathering Storm - best Jhin rune vs Zed
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Jhin maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Zed.


Jhin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.27%1,5706.682614,01050.9%51.5%
47.80%9996.380513,67749.0%46.9%
49.33%9676.582213,53251.1%47.7%
48.16%6256.581613,59351.3%45.2%
49.03%5676.483913,82147.4%50.3%
55.31%5086.584013,52454.7%55.8%
52.82%4966.788314,24851.1%54.2%
46.08%4086.274113,24250.8%42.3%
51.99%3776.485614,26252.7%51.4%
54.57%3616.585913,74153.2%55.7%
49.20%3136.580313,64455.5%43.7%
46.45%3106.377213,32843.6%48.8%
55.11%2746.784314,03857.3%53.7%
50.75%2686.580413,44351.2%50.4%
51.70%2656.184313,74255.5%49.0%
51.74%2306.484013,52651.9%51.6%
53.95%2156.582013,56958.3%50.4%
44.67%1506.482213,97846.7%43.3%
43.20%1256.288213,40540.7%45.1%
51.75%1146.387413,86141.7%59.1%
50.00%1146.785913,12753.6%46.5%
52.21%1136.785113,98655.1%50.0%
49.55%1116.687313,85852.7%46.4%
41.51%1066.683914,09431.4%46.5%
43.14%1026.879113,32246.8%40.0%
41.58%1016.893314,84543.8%40.6%
41.77%796.069012,61439.0%44.7%
50.79%636.687814,21151.7%50.0%
46.51%436.384813,52133.3%56.0%
64.29%426.374613,66256.3%69.2%
52.50%406.884115,96542.9%57.7%
37.84%376.775813,93046.7%31.8%
45.45%336.282513,96533.3%55.6%
36.00%256.671812,70833.3%40.0%
47.83%236.577911,67945.5%50.0%
57.14%216.81,00015,47971.4%50.0%
46.67%156.374913,92560.0%40.0%
50.00%146.694716,11840.0%55.6%
57.14%146.768112,99333.3%75.0%
42.86%147.071913,90433.3%50.0%
35.71%146.491113,4850.0%50.0%
53.85%137.098813,98860.0%50.0%
61.54%137.81,04414,72966.7%57.1%
61.54%136.590515,43233.3%85.7%
25.00%125.059111,28833.3%16.7%
27.27%117.190615,6730.0%37.5%
45.45%116.689513,85760.0%33.3%
60.00%105.466713,01466.7%50.0%
44.44%95.668712,14433.3%50.0%
66.67%93.077111,90960.0%75.0%
66.67%95.487511,06350.0%100.0%
77.78%93.778412,853100.0%66.7%
44.44%96.283112,26325.0%60.0%
55.56%96.492812,61233.3%66.7%
75.00%86.71,10213,94450.0%83.3%
50.00%86.369412,808100.0%42.9%
37.50%86.575214,07566.7%20.0%
50.00%86.676813,19450.0%50.0%
62.50%85.398415,488100.0%50.0%
71.43%76.267010,83766.7%75.0%
42.86%76.897515,5330.0%100.0%
57.14%77.31,00918,056100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.298012,705100.0%40.0%
42.86%75.785111,43160.0%0.0%
42.86%75.772510,93033.3%50.0%
50.00%66.576512,45250.0%50.0%
16.67%66.487713,7540.0%25.0%
33.33%66.064211,53125.0%50.0%
66.67%65.791211,94050.0%75.0%
83.33%63.575011,603100.0%66.7%
66.67%63.677611,79266.7%66.7%
66.67%65.980513,3730.0%80.0%
100.00%66.51,02411,237100.0%100.0%
66.67%66.15179,60166.7%0.0%
33.33%64.161412,08666.7%0.0%
60.00%56.083411,54350.0%100.0%
60.00%55.855010,47833.3%100.0%
60.00%56.686713,62450.0%66.7%
80.00%53.968912,39550.0%100.0%
20.00%56.170311,41725.0%0.0%
20.00%55.875812,4750.0%33.3%
60.00%54.382713,1430.0%75.0%
100.00%57.11,20213,559100.0%100.0%
40.00%55.890014,37450.0%33.3%
60.00%56.71,45521,0770.0%60.0%
60.00%56.086312,75933.3%100.0%
100.00%56.785416,637100.0%100.0%
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Jhin vs Zed - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jhin do against Zed in League of Legends?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Zed matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Zed's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Jhin do against Zed in the early game?

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

In the late game, Jhin takes over the Jhin vs Zed matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Jhin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jhin vs Zed matchup?

Jhin wins the matchup against Zed with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Jhin is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Zed?

The best Jhin build against Zed includes The Collector, Stormrazor, 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 Zed?

The best Jhin runes against Zed use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Jhin vs Zed matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jhin counter Zed?

Yes, Jhin has a favorable matchup against Zed with a 50.0% win rate. Jhin slightly edges out Zed in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Jhin against Zed?

When playing Jhin against Zed, 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.