Jinx - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
7.7%

Jinxvs Brand

BMarksman
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 16, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jinx vs Brand is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Brand wins with a 52.0% win rate (+4.1%) over Jinx based on 73 games. Brand wins the early laning phase while Jinx scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jinx build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jinx vs Brand 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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Brand - 48.0% win rateBrand(48.0%)
Jinx - 48.0% win rate in this matchup
Jinx
48.0% WR
VS
Brand vs Jinx matchup - 52.0% win rate
Brand
52.0% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Brand Matchup?

Brand wins the Jinx vs Brand matchup
Winner
Brand
Matches: 73
48.0%
Win Rate
52.0%
6.8
CS / min
6.3
928
DMG / min
1,056
15,188
Gold / game
13,524
202
Heal / min
92
433
DMG Mitigated / min
379
0.7
CC / min
1.3
22.2%
Early Game WR
77.8%
63.0%
Late Game WR
37.0%

Jinx vs Brand Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Brand matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 73 recent matches analyzed, Brand wins with a 52.0% win rate compared to Jinx's 48.0%, giving Brand a 4.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Brand controls the early laning stage, but Jinx outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Brand needs to press advantages before Jinx reaches their power spikes, while Jinx should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Brand leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Brand is slightly favored, Jinx 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 Brand's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jinx vs Brand Laning Phase Breakdown

Jinx wins the laning phase against Brand in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Jinx
6.3Brand
Jinx edges out Brand by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jinx.
Damage
928Jinx
1,056Brand
Brand heavily out-damages Jinx by 128 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 Brand's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,188Jinx
13,524Brand
Jinx generates a commanding 1,664 more gold per game than Brand. This substantial economic advantage means Jinx consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Brand should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Jinx
1.3Brand
Brand provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Jinx, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Brand coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
635Jinx
472Brand
Jinx vastly out-sustains Brand, healing and mitigating 163 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jinx can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Brand is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Brand, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Jinx Build Against Brand

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Brand, providing the mobility and stats Jinx needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jinx against Brand are Axiom Arc, Serpent's Fang and Muramana. 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 Brand matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Brand
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx22.2%
Brand early game win rateBrand77.8%
Late Game
Jinx
63.0%
+26.1% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx63.0%
Brand late game win rateBrand37.0%

Brand dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 77.8% win rate — a 55.6 percentage point lead over Jinx. This lopsided early game means Brand 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 63.0% win rate — 26.1 points above Brand. Extended games heavily favor Jinx, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Brand must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Jinx reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Jinx survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Jinx Runes Against Brand

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs BrandPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs BrandPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs BrandLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs BrandCut Down - best Jinx rune vs Brand
Inspiration rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs BrandInspiration
Cash Back - best Jinx rune vs BrandTriple Tonic - best Jinx rune vs Brand
54.2% WR

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


Jinx matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. 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 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.06%8496.883613,82256.4%52.0%
44.78%5946.478613,22545.5%44.2%
47.56%5536.881013,58350.6%45.1%
50.68%5176.881813,52548.5%52.9%
52.08%3847.186913,82850.3%53.7%
51.23%3657.187313,96052.9%49.7%
51.71%3507.087113,34049.5%54.5%
49.68%3126.990913,98645.6%53.4%
50.16%3076.779813,61556.5%44.4%
55.42%2497.090013,91851.9%59.5%
54.11%2316.790713,79454.7%53.5%
54.79%2197.289713,82251.8%57.9%
47.83%2077.085113,38546.0%49.5%
47.96%1966.884113,72544.4%50.9%
53.59%1817.386314,04854.2%53.1%
53.61%1667.191013,79957.9%50.0%
50.00%1506.885413,27246.3%54.4%
49.09%1106.787614,19639.6%56.5%
57.28%1036.682314,26465.8%52.3%
53.06%987.083813,53552.0%54.2%
43.62%947.092914,51534.1%50.9%
46.84%797.086013,54950.0%43.6%
43.42%766.781813,00945.2%41.2%
39.19%747.085213,59944.7%33.3%
47.95%736.892815,18822.2%63.0%
55.71%706.794413,78248.6%62.9%
46.27%676.973713,19548.5%44.1%
27.69%656.869012,83525.0%30.3%
41.67%606.779512,32538.7%44.8%
58.82%347.281914,74553.9%61.9%
51.52%336.773814,50538.5%60.0%
48.28%297.092816,46950.0%47.8%
58.33%247.091813,14669.2%45.5%
66.67%216.476713,70660.0%68.8%
66.67%187.31,11115,36157.1%72.7%
55.56%186.896015,13950.0%57.1%
57.14%146.81,18514,58766.7%50.0%
42.86%147.01,04212,63722.2%80.0%
41.67%127.381814,84720.0%57.1%
54.55%116.261611,52225.0%71.4%
40.00%107.191812,6920.0%66.7%
0.00%97.046711,6150.0%0.0%
37.50%85.160312,24933.3%40.0%
62.50%86.51,10613,75460.0%66.7%
71.43%77.397016,843100.0%60.0%
71.43%76.490415,580100.0%60.0%
66.67%66.964711,52075.0%50.0%
80.00%56.31,11716,436100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.21,02713,80566.7%0.0%
80.00%57.170110,96166.7%100.0%
80.00%56.898618,722100.0%75.0%
20.00%57.16519,98033.3%0.0%
60.00%56.374014,702100.0%50.0%

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Jinx vs Brand - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Brand in League of Legends?

Brand wins the Jinx vs Brand matchup with a 52.0% win rate compared to Jinx's 48.0%, a 4.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 73 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Jinx do against Brand in the early game?

In the early game, Brand has the advantage against Jinx with a 77.8% win rate versus 22.2%. Brand players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jinx do against Brand in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Brand matchup with a 63.0% win rate compared to 37.0%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Brand matchup?

Brand wins the matchup against Jinx with a 52.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 4.1 percentage point advantage means Brand is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 73 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Brand?

The best Jinx build against Brand includes Axiom Arc, Serpent's Fang, Muramana with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jinx runes against Brand?

The best Jinx runes against Brand use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 54.2% win rate in the Jinx vs Brand matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jinx counter Brand?

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

How do I play Jinx against Brand?

When playing Jinx against Brand, play cautiously and avoid Brand's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Brand in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.