Jinx - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
6.3%

Jinxvs Gwen

CMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jinx vs Gwen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Jinx wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gwen based on 5 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 Gwen 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Jinx
60.0% WR
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Gwen vs Jinx matchup - 40.0% win rate
Gwen
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Gwen Matchup?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Gwen matchup
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.3
CS / min
6.3
844
DMG / min
685
14,042
Gold / game
13,323
179
Heal / min
247
380
DMG Mitigated / min
805
0.6
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Jinx vs Gwen Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Gwen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gwen's 40.0%, giving Jinx a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Jinx dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gwen 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 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx players can confidently pick into Gwen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gwen 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 Gwen Laning Phase Breakdown

Jinx wins the laning phase against Gwen in League of Legends

Jinx is favored during the laning phase against Gwen, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Jinx holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Jinx
6.3Gwen
Jinx and Gwen 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
844Jinx
685Gwen
Jinx heavily out-damages Gwen by 159 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gwen should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Jinx's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,042Jinx
13,323Gwen
Jinx earns 720 more gold per game than Gwen, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Jinx slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.6Jinx
0.3Gwen
Jinx provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gwen, 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
559Jinx
1,052Gwen
Gwen vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 493 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gwen 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 Gwen

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Gwen, providing the mobility and stats Jinx needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jinx against Gwen are Kraken Slayer, Phantom Dancer and Mortal Reminder. 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 Gwen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jinx
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx50.0%
Gwen early game win rateGwen50.0%
Late Game
Jinx
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx66.7%
Gwen late game win rateGwen33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Jinx and Gwen, with Jinx 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.

Jinx is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Gwen. 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. Gwen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jinx Runes Against Gwen

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs GwenPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs GwenPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs GwenLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs GwenCoup de Grace - best Jinx rune vs Gwen
Sorcery rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs GwenSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Jinx rune vs GwenGathering Storm - best Jinx rune vs Gwen
50.0% WR

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


Jinx matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.43%7716.680912,52147.9%45.3%
48.85%6966.579812,61246.2%50.9%
52.65%4526.682612,98851.1%53.7%
49.00%4006.585313,04952.8%46.5%
54.42%2946.986712,74656.5%52.4%
53.06%2946.883112,87151.5%54.3%
48.26%2596.781112,49643.8%52.2%
56.97%2516.983612,34356.9%57.0%
52.26%2436.988113,26552.4%52.1%
50.00%1866.885313,01648.2%51.5%
50.54%1846.480112,56953.6%48.0%
47.02%1686.989613,42547.8%46.5%
52.50%1606.689412,96245.3%58.8%
54.03%1246.789612,83955.1%53.3%
41.94%1246.979412,42843.9%40.3%
46.22%1196.875512,25342.3%49.3%
47.71%1096.672611,74141.4%54.9%
51.85%1086.685512,80655.3%49.2%
50.52%976.478412,11242.2%57.7%
50.00%887.077812,02746.9%53.9%
36.14%836.773612,22351.4%25.0%
55.70%796.780612,94751.4%59.5%
46.58%736.992113,18229.0%59.5%
51.67%606.398214,10145.0%55.0%
44.07%596.994613,09751.4%31.8%
36.00%506.879512,47250.0%23.1%
48.89%456.975912,12245.0%52.0%
44.19%436.563711,50136.4%52.4%
34.15%416.474512,30633.3%34.8%
44.12%346.484312,60146.7%42.1%
47.06%346.690011,10247.6%46.1%
47.06%346.888912,93264.7%29.4%
54.55%336.574512,74656.3%52.9%
50.00%246.782512,63350.0%50.0%
50.00%206.578612,57614.3%69.2%
25.00%166.262610,48622.2%28.6%
66.67%156.985713,13250.0%85.7%
60.00%156.769114,07133.3%66.7%
53.33%157.297713,16683.3%33.3%
57.14%146.895612,75150.0%62.5%
66.67%127.11,17315,64385.7%40.0%
50.00%106.092812,22466.7%42.9%
60.00%106.373312,05480.0%40.0%
44.44%96.669913,61850.0%40.0%
62.50%86.885715,22166.7%60.0%
62.50%85.91,04615,33766.7%60.0%
66.67%66.877013,268100.0%33.3%
60.00%55.870411,41750.0%66.7%
60.00%56.276710,73550.0%100.0%
60.00%57.283013,01133.3%100.0%
60.00%56.177613,306100.0%33.3%
20.00%55.273314,6780.0%25.0%
60.00%56.384414,04250.0%66.7%
60.00%56.81,03612,86666.7%50.0%
40.00%56.11,11515,6140.0%50.0%
40.00%56.68449,95940.0%0.0%

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Jinx vs Gwen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Gwen in League of Legends?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Gwen matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gwen's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Jinx do against Gwen in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Gwen with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Gwen in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Gwen matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Gwen matchup?

Jinx wins the matchup against Gwen with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Gwen?

The best Jinx build against Gwen includes Kraken Slayer, Phantom Dancer, Mortal Reminder with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jinx runes against Gwen?

The best Jinx runes against Gwen use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Jinx vs Gwen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jinx counter Gwen?

Yes, Jinx has a favorable matchup against Gwen with a 60.0% win rate. Jinx strongly counters Gwen in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Jinx against Gwen?

When playing Jinx against Gwen, 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.