Jinx - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
6.9%

Jinxvs Akali

CMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches1,492,117
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jinx vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Akali wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Jinx based on 6 games. Jinx wins the early laning phase while Akali scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jinx build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jinx vs Akali matchup.

Jinx Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jinx 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
Akali - 16.7% win rateAkali(16.7%)
Jinx - 16.7% win rate in this matchup
Jinx
16.7% WR
VS
Akali vs Jinx matchup - 83.3% win rate
Akali
83.3% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Akali Matchup?

Akali wins the Jinx vs Akali matchup
Winner
Akali
Matches: 6
16.7%
Win Rate
83.3%
5.8
CS / min
5.6
571
DMG / min
1,000
12,421
Gold / game
15,136
131
Heal / min
216
333
DMG Mitigated / min
546
0.5
CC / min
0.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
16.7%
Late Game WR
83.3%

Jinx vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Akali wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Jinx's 16.7%, giving Akali a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jinx controls the early laning stage, but Akali outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jinx needs to press advantages before Akali reaches their power spikes, while Akali should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jinx leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Akali has a strong advantage in this matchup. Jinx players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Akali 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.

Jinx vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Akali wins the laning phase against Jinx in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.8Jinx
5.6Akali
Jinx and Akali 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
571Jinx
1,000Akali
Akali heavily out-damages Jinx by 429 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jinx should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Akali's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,421Jinx
15,136Akali
Akali generates a commanding 2,715 more gold per game than Jinx. This substantial economic advantage means Akali consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Jinx should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Jinx
0.1Akali
Jinx provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Akali, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jinx coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
464Jinx
763Akali
Akali vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 298 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Akali can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jinx is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jinx, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Jinx Build Against Akali

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Jinx needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jinx against Akali are Hubris, Axiom Arc and Serylda's Grudge. This combination gives Jinx an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jinx vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jinx
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx0.0%
Akali early game win rateAkali0.0%
Late Game
Akali
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx16.7%
Akali late game win rateAkali83.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Jinx and Akali, with Jinx holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Akali is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Jinx. Extended games heavily favor Akali, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Jinx has the edge early, but Akali gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Jinx Runes Against Akali

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs AkaliPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs AkaliPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs AkaliLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs AkaliCut Down - best Jinx rune vs Akali
Inspiration rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs AkaliInspiration
Cash Back - best Jinx rune vs AkaliTriple Tonic - best Jinx rune vs Akali
100.0% WR

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


Jinx matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Jinx'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 Jinx build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Jinx matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.62%1,7446.987713,62550.0%44.2%
52.17%1,5686.778813,19150.6%53.5%
48.44%1,3136.778113,09547.3%49.5%
48.82%1,1066.580513,11752.0%46.3%
54.47%8506.879113,00453.9%54.9%
54.71%6586.985513,50751.3%57.8%
46.76%5246.784613,36148.5%45.4%
53.13%4957.090213,50355.8%50.4%
50.90%4426.676213,10156.3%46.1%
53.45%4066.880313,12358.9%48.3%
50.81%3726.783713,29646.6%54.6%
57.72%3696.788712,89660.2%55.1%
53.74%2946.687713,22954.0%53.5%
50.35%2886.881713,28248.2%52.3%
49.80%2517.085412,88746.6%53.3%
55.42%2497.186813,23456.4%54.5%
52.23%2476.882213,03150.0%54.5%
50.88%2266.683014,00752.8%49.6%
56.12%1966.990913,56764.4%49.1%
54.64%1947.084313,63251.7%57.0%
42.86%1896.782212,97643.9%42.1%
46.56%1316.676712,43843.1%49.3%
49.11%1126.884013,94442.2%53.7%
57.66%1116.791813,58051.1%62.5%
52.43%1036.794013,23853.7%51.0%
47.83%926.773211,82950.0%44.7%
44.44%816.591412,79740.0%47.1%
40.51%796.877113,02737.5%42.5%
60.26%786.980012,04757.1%63.9%
56.34%716.274612,54451.4%61.1%
52.08%485.884311,54540.7%66.7%
45.24%426.373713,97821.4%57.1%
48.78%416.688915,35870.0%41.9%
37.50%407.081813,03828.6%47.4%
42.50%407.185013,06550.0%35.0%
37.84%377.076313,48428.6%43.5%
65.71%356.669111,19661.9%71.4%
21.88%326.969314,11320.0%22.7%
57.14%287.21,09316,28450.0%61.1%
48.15%277.482813,80930.0%58.8%
52.00%256.678011,18841.7%61.5%
44.44%187.373213,07933.3%55.6%
68.75%167.494215,15760.0%72.7%
53.33%156.671813,19657.1%50.0%
38.46%136.982713,18133.3%42.9%
63.64%116.780814,46780.0%50.0%
40.00%106.364314,58233.3%42.9%
60.00%106.894412,11750.0%66.7%
66.67%97.01,40115,31566.7%66.7%
28.57%86.993114,9730.0%40.0%
37.50%85.76049,89566.7%20.0%
62.50%86.481110,97860.0%66.7%
75.00%87.583215,17766.7%80.0%
85.71%77.767916,025100.0%66.7%
57.14%75.689411,60060.0%50.0%
57.14%75.81,04816,9430.0%57.1%
57.14%77.394214,861100.0%25.0%
42.86%74.482714,13425.0%66.7%
50.00%66.61,08911,38450.0%50.0%
83.33%67.21,23813,194100.0%66.7%
50.00%67.189013,62066.7%33.3%
16.67%66.96389,65333.3%0.0%
50.00%65.884011,0070.0%75.0%
33.33%66.576014,13950.0%25.0%
50.00%66.374514,12950.0%50.0%
66.67%66.490413,4810.0%100.0%
16.67%65.857112,4210.0%16.7%
80.00%57.61,11219,173100.0%66.7%
20.00%55.64798,46725.0%0.0%
80.00%56.967014,56750.0%100.0%
20.00%56.685211,98633.3%0.0%
40.00%56.31,15414,8580.0%66.7%
60.00%56.281310,84460.0%0.0%
20.00%56.76807,4310.0%50.0%

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Jinx vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Akali in League of Legends?

Akali wins the Jinx vs Akali matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Jinx's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Jinx do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Akali with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Jinx players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jinx do against Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Akali takes over the Jinx vs Akali matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Akali scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Akali matchup?

Akali wins the matchup against Jinx with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Akali is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Akali?

The best Jinx build against Akali includes Hubris, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Gunmetal Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jinx runes against Akali?

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

Does Jinx counter Akali?

No, Jinx struggles against Akali with only a 16.7% win rate. Akali has the advantage in this matchup. Jinx players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Akali's lead.

How do I play Jinx against Akali?

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