Win Rate
52.6%
Pick Rate
7.5%
Jinxvs Caitlyn
Patch26.16
Matches950,360
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 25, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Jinx vs Caitlyn is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.16. Caitlyn wins with a 50.4% win rate (+0.8%) over Jinx based on 933 games. Jinx wins the early laning phase while Caitlyn scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jinx build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jinx vs Caitlyn matchup.
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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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Jinx
49.6% WR
VS
Caitlyn
50.4% WR
Who Wins the Jinx vs Caitlyn Matchup?
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 933
49.6%
50.4%
6.9
6.8
839
879
13,406
13,278
181
168
377
401
0.7
0.7
51.0%
49.0%
48.4%
51.6%
Jinx vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary
The Jinx vs Caitlyn matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 933 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 50.4% win rate compared to Jinx's 49.6%, giving Caitlyn a 0.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jinx controls the early laning stage, but Caitlyn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jinx needs to press advantages before Caitlyn reaches their power spikes, while Caitlyn should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Caitlyn leads by 40 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Jinx vs Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown
Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Jinx, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
6.9Jinx
6.8Caitlyn
Jinx and Caitlyn 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
839Jinx
879Caitlyn
Caitlyn deals 40 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 Caitlyn's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.Economy
13,406Jinx
13,278Caitlyn
Jinx and Caitlyn generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 128 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
0.7Caitlyn
Both Jinx and Caitlyn provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
557Jinx
569Caitlyn
Jinx and Caitlyn have comparable sustain profiles, with only 11 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
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Early Game
Jinx
51.0%
+2.0% advantage
Jinx51.0%
Caitlyn49.0%♕
Late Game
Caitlyn
51.6%
+3.3% advantage
Jinx48.4%Caitlyn51.6%During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Jinx has a meaningful 51.0% win rate, outperforming Caitlyn by 2.0 percentage points. Jinx players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Caitlyn takes over with a 51.6% win rate, leading Jinx by 3.3 percentage points. Caitlyn scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Jinx has the edge early, but Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn
Precision
Sorcery
50.6% WR
The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Jinx maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Caitlyn.
Jinx matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.16. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.62% | 933 | 6.9 | 839 | 13,406 | 51.0% | 48.4% | |
| 55.76% | 642 | 7.1 | 891 | 13,757 | 54.0% | 57.5% | |
| 54.05% | 642 | 6.8 | 855 | 13,528 | 56.1% | 52.2% | |
| 52.05% | 611 | 6.5 | 815 | 13,215 | 50.7% | 53.1% | |
| 52.11% | 380 | 6.7 | 846 | 13,399 | 49.1% | 54.5% | |
| 52.93% | 376 | 6.9 | 855 | 13,043 | 54.1% | 51.5% | |
| 56.88% | 327 | 7.0 | 865 | 13,154 | 60.2% | 53.0% | |
| 57.94% | 321 | 7.0 | 870 | 13,465 | 55.1% | 60.9% | |
| 46.21% | 264 | 6.6 | 755 | 13,057 | 48.4% | 44.3% | |
| 54.94% | 233 | 6.8 | 806 | 12,842 | 59.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.67% | 215 | 7.1 | 986 | 14,683 | 63.4% | 53.3% | |
| 52.00% | 200 | 6.9 | 929 | 13,848 | 50.0% | 54.2% | |
| 57.22% | 194 | 7.1 | 887 | 13,904 | 59.6% | 54.4% | |
| 48.60% | 179 | 7.3 | 973 | 14,137 | 55.3% | 42.5% | |
| 50.70% | 142 | 7.2 | 894 | 14,059 | 59.3% | 44.6% | |
| 47.76% | 134 | 6.9 | 865 | 13,075 | 50.7% | 44.6% | |
| 54.20% | 131 | 6.9 | 909 | 13,855 | 50.8% | 57.8% | |
| 45.97% | 124 | 6.7 | 781 | 13,961 | 38.5% | 51.4% | |
| 52.21% | 113 | 7.0 | 864 | 13,141 | 54.2% | 50.0% | |
| 66.27% | 83 | 7.3 | 932 | 13,130 | 71.2% | 58.1% | |
| 45.68% | 81 | 6.9 | 840 | 13,866 | 35.1% | 54.5% | |
| 51.85% | 81 | 6.9 | 858 | 14,884 | 50.0% | 53.2% | |
| 44.30% | 79 | 6.6 | 799 | 13,435 | 42.9% | 45.1% | |
| 68.00% | 75 | 6.8 | 878 | 15,209 | 69.6% | 67.3% | |
| 46.67% | 75 | 6.9 | 887 | 13,595 | 39.4% | 52.4% | |
| 52.11% | 71 | 6.9 | 756 | 13,104 | 48.6% | 55.9% | |
| 48.44% | 64 | 6.9 | 745 | 13,681 | 51.9% | 46.0% | |
| 43.33% | 60 | 7.0 | 922 | 13,313 | 41.2% | 46.1% | |
| 66.04% | 53 | 7.0 | 889 | 11,607 | 63.6% | 70.0% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 7.1 | 885 | 13,909 | 66.7% | 51.9% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 6.8 | 746 | 14,991 | 11.1% | 60.6% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 6.8 | 899 | 12,747 | 45.5% | 52.6% | |
| 58.97% | 39 | 6.9 | 876 | 14,012 | 68.4% | 50.0% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 7.0 | 693 | 11,767 | 45.5% | 43.8% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 7.1 | 773 | 14,249 | 28.6% | 61.9% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 6.3 | 858 | 14,398 | 30.0% | 52.9% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 6.9 | 1,100 | 14,972 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 6.9 | 865 | 14,178 | 40.0% | 72.7% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 6.8 | 982 | 16,417 | 55.6% | 18.2% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 7.0 | 783 | 12,481 | 25.0% | 71.4% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 6.4 | 945 | 13,254 | 16.7% | 25.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 1,178 | 13,740 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 935 | 13,998 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.6 | 941 | 14,711 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.1 | 1,040 | 14,684 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.0 | 1,083 | 11,470 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 6.8 | 703 | 12,579 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.7 | 888 | 14,077 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 819 | 12,611 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.8 | 1,016 | 15,957 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.5 | 895 | 14,678 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.1 | 1,035 | 15,230 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 7.7 | 1,038 | 13,258 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 807 | 11,748 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 911 | 13,939 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 761 | 13,970 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 674 | 10,859 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
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Jinx vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Jinx do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?
Caitlyn wins the Jinx vs Caitlyn matchup with a 50.4% win rate compared to Jinx's 49.6%, a 0.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 933 recent ranked games in patch 26.16.
How does Jinx do against Caitlyn in the early game?
In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 51.0% win rate versus 49.0%. 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 Caitlyn in the late game?
In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Jinx vs Caitlyn matchup with a 51.6% win rate compared to 48.4%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Jinx vs Caitlyn matchup?
Caitlyn wins the matchup against Jinx with a 50.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.16. The 0.8 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 933 games analyzed.
What is the best Jinx build against Caitlyn?
The best Jinx build against Caitlyn includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Jinx runes against Caitlyn?
The best Jinx runes against Caitlyn use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.6% win rate in the Jinx vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Jinx counter Caitlyn?
No, Jinx struggles against Caitlyn with only a 49.6% win rate. Caitlyn has the advantage in this matchup. Jinx players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Caitlyn's lead.
How do I play Jinx against Caitlyn?
When playing Jinx against Caitlyn, play cautiously and avoid Caitlyn's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Caitlyn has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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