Jinx - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
7.7%

Jinxvs Aphelios

BMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches950,084
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 30, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jinx vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Jinx wins with a 57.2% win rate (+14.5%) over Aphelios based on 166 games. Jinx holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Jinx build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jinx vs Aphelios 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.

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Aphelios - 57.2% win rateAphelios(57.2%)
Jinx - 57.2% win rate in this matchup
Jinx
57.2% WR
VS
Aphelios vs Jinx matchup - 42.8% win rate
Aphelios
42.8% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Aphelios Matchup?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Aphelios matchup
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 166
57.2%
Win Rate
42.8%
7.0
CS / min
6.8
906
DMG / min
969
13,843
Gold / game
13,728
194
Heal / min
226
360
DMG Mitigated / min
480
0.7
CC / min
0.5
56.7%
Early Game WR
43.3%
57.9%
Late Game WR
42.1%

Jinx vs Aphelios Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 166 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 57.2% win rate compared to Aphelios's 42.8%, giving Jinx a 14.5 percentage point advantage. Jinx dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Aphelios 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 Jinx leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx players can confidently pick into Aphelios and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aphelios away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jinx vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown

Jinx wins the laning phase against Aphelios in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Jinx
6.8Aphelios
Jinx and Aphelios 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
906Jinx
969Aphelios
Aphelios deals 63 more champion damage per minute than Jinx. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Jinx choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Aphelios's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,843Jinx
13,728Aphelios
Jinx and Aphelios generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 114 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Jinx
0.5Aphelios
Both Jinx and Aphelios provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
554Jinx
705Aphelios
Aphelios vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 152 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aphelios 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jinx
56.7%
+13.3% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx56.7%
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios43.3%
Late Game
Jinx
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx57.9%
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios42.1%

Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.7% win rate — a 13.3 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Jinx can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jinx is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.9% win rate — 15.8 points above Aphelios. Extended games heavily favor Jinx, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Jinx holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Aphelios players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jinx Runes Against Aphelios

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs ApheliosPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs ApheliosPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs ApheliosLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs ApheliosCoup de Grace - best Jinx rune vs Aphelios
Sorcery rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs ApheliosSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Jinx rune vs ApheliosGathering Storm - best Jinx rune vs Aphelios
55.6% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Jinx to press their advantage against Aphelios, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Jinx matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.60%9226.884513,69449.6%55.1%
50.76%7196.884413,82650.3%51.2%
48.47%6546.579613,66249.5%47.8%
53.53%5536.886513,95152.3%54.4%
54.64%4637.294214,48553.0%56.0%
54.52%4207.192113,80153.4%55.8%
57.25%4007.089413,60855.9%58.7%
47.53%3246.985413,66350.7%44.8%
49.68%3087.284513,62553.3%46.2%
46.05%2286.680313,45846.4%45.8%
52.15%2096.788913,93552.6%51.8%
49.50%2026.782612,67947.2%52.1%
50.00%1786.881013,19649.4%50.5%
57.23%1667.090613,84356.7%57.9%
50.31%1636.782112,69746.6%54.7%
46.91%1627.390014,02644.6%48.9%
51.02%1476.992314,00143.1%57.3%
45.77%1426.782213,19337.1%54.2%
47.66%1076.882413,28143.9%52.0%
57.14%1057.285114,36050.0%63.2%
37.23%947.086113,56640.9%34.0%
56.32%877.096314,03260.0%52.4%
44.71%856.687413,45847.4%42.5%
47.30%746.779813,47838.9%55.3%
53.85%656.471813,37553.6%54.0%
56.25%646.977212,24942.4%71.0%
60.94%647.090014,58360.7%61.1%
46.03%636.894912,82457.6%33.3%
49.09%556.876513,32937.9%61.5%
51.92%527.198114,24451.9%52.0%
48.57%357.080613,53637.5%57.9%
50.00%347.082314,27463.6%43.5%
50.00%307.075414,57454.5%47.4%
55.56%277.395715,74258.3%53.3%
59.09%226.579611,77750.0%75.0%
61.11%186.869413,34050.0%70.0%
55.56%187.372313,93150.0%58.3%
64.71%176.377812,15266.7%62.5%
38.46%137.589114,69033.3%42.9%
41.67%127.388913,66150.0%33.3%
45.45%116.294812,39244.4%50.0%
63.64%116.495914,46060.0%66.7%
45.45%117.172711,59533.3%100.0%
44.44%97.893915,8130.0%57.1%
44.44%96.581916,524100.0%37.5%
25.00%85.381512,26925.0%25.0%
25.00%86.377713,97233.3%20.0%
25.00%86.772411,4440.0%66.7%
42.86%76.71,08216,05150.0%40.0%
16.67%67.495813,3990.0%33.3%
50.00%66.790712,40533.3%66.7%
33.33%66.085414,08750.0%25.0%
80.00%55.463911,382100.0%66.7%
80.00%55.381714,323100.0%66.7%
40.00%57.51,02016,1100.0%66.7%
40.00%55.899113,340100.0%25.0%

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Jinx vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Aphelios in League of Legends?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Aphelios matchup with a 57.2% win rate compared to Aphelios's 42.8%, a 14.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 166 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Jinx do against Aphelios in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Aphelios with a 56.7% win rate versus 43.3%. 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 Aphelios in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Aphelios matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to 42.1%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Aphelios matchup?

Jinx wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 57.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.5 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 166 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Aphelios?

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

What are the best Jinx runes against Aphelios?

The best Jinx runes against Aphelios use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.6% win rate in the Jinx vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jinx counter Aphelios?

Yes, Jinx has a favorable matchup against Aphelios with a 57.2% win rate. Jinx strongly counters Aphelios in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Jinx against Aphelios?

When playing Jinx against Aphelios, 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.