Jinx - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
9.2%

Jinxvs Kai'Sa

AMarksman
Patch26.2
Matches200,740
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJan 28, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jinx vs Kai'Sa is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.2. Kai'Sa wins with a 50.2% win rate (+0.4%) over Jinx based on 233 games. Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa 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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Kai'Sa - League of Legends championKai'Sa(49.8%)
Jinx portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Jinx
49.8% WR
VS
Kai'Sa portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Kai'Sa
50.2% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Kai'Sa Matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the Jinx vs Kai'Sa matchup in League of Legends
Winner
Kai'Sa
Matches: 233
49.8%
Win Rate
50.2%
6.8
CS / min
6.9
847
DMG / min
819
13,541
Gold / game
13,807
169
Heal / min
164
388
DMG Mitigated / min
495
0.7
CC / min
0.1
49.6%
Early Game WR
50.4%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Jinx vs Kai'Sa Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Kai'Sa matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 233 recent matches analyzed, Kai'Sa wins with a 50.2% win rate compared to Jinx's 49.8%, giving Kai'Sa a 0.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kai'Sa controls the early laning stage, but Jinx outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kai'Sa 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 Jinx leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jinx vs Kai'Sa Laning Phase Breakdown

Kai'Sa wins the laning phase against Jinx in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Jinx
6.9Kai'Sa
Jinx and Kai'Sa 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
847Jinx
819Kai'Sa
Damage output is virtually even between Jinx and Kai'Sa, with only 28 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,541Jinx
13,807Kai'Sa
Jinx and Kai'Sa generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 266 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
0.1Kai'Sa
Jinx provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kai'Sa, 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
557Jinx
659Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa heals and mitigates 102 more damage per minute than Jinx, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kai'Sa to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Jinx.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kai'Sa
50.4%
+0.8% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx49.6%
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa50.4%
Late Game
Jinx
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx50.0%
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Jinx and Kai'Sa, with Kai'Sa holding a razor-thin 50.4% win rate edge (+0.8%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Jinx at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Kai'Sa. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kai'Sa has the edge early, but Jinx 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 Kai'Sa

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs Kai'SaPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs Kai'SaPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs Kai'SaLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs Kai'SaCut Down - best Jinx rune vs Kai'Sa
Inspiration rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs Kai'SaInspiration
Cash Back - best Jinx rune vs Kai'SaTriple Tonic - best Jinx rune vs Kai'Sa
47.7% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Jinx maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Kai'Sa.


Jinx matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.2. 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 26.2
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.63%6456.782913,56152.5%50.6%
50.90%4446.483413,80052.4%49.6%
54.66%3226.682013,50851.0%58.2%
53.14%2716.891014,19248.8%56.8%
48.00%2506.586014,16449.1%47.1%
49.79%2336.884713,54149.6%50.0%
51.00%2006.892713,92254.7%46.8%
47.22%1806.680913,41853.9%40.5%
53.71%1756.884614,13555.4%52.2%
55.23%1726.593313,75860.4%48.7%
49.70%1676.982613,52145.7%53.5%
47.20%1616.379113,62143.1%50.6%
50.64%1566.887613,43742.2%60.3%
58.90%1466.891813,60251.8%68.3%
56.34%1426.885913,95958.6%54.2%
56.00%1256.685014,12555.9%56.1%
46.84%796.884513,38337.2%58.3%
57.14%776.677713,51762.5%51.4%
56.58%767.192114,25764.3%47.1%
47.76%676.786013,70756.3%40.0%
45.90%616.570512,63438.7%53.3%
52.63%576.695414,51356.5%50.0%
49.12%577.085714,07543.3%55.6%
52.08%486.190312,41658.3%45.8%
47.50%406.983513,40047.6%47.4%
59.46%376.586513,80650.0%65.2%
50.00%346.585113,29055.0%42.9%
45.45%226.865711,02137.5%66.7%
55.00%206.177012,69242.9%61.5%
31.58%196.474912,08330.8%33.3%
23.08%136.574615,1660.0%30.0%
50.00%125.972412,50750.0%50.0%
63.64%116.595615,941100.0%55.6%
60.00%106.692213,65350.0%66.7%
25.00%86.062713,18233.3%20.0%
75.00%86.172310,85866.7%100.0%
25.00%87.066910,60220.0%33.3%
50.00%66.51,00415,1200.0%75.0%
40.00%56.21,13216,7870.0%66.7%
40.00%55.37399,19233.3%50.0%
100.00%57.21,00713,556100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.694117,67350.0%66.7%
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Jinx vs Kai'Sa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Kai'Sa in League of Legends?

Kai'Sa wins the Jinx vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 50.2% win rate compared to Jinx's 49.8%, a 0.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 233 recent ranked games in patch 26.2.

How does Jinx do against Kai'Sa in the early game?

In the early game, Kai'Sa has the advantage against Jinx with a 50.4% win rate versus 49.6%. Kai'Sa players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jinx do against Kai'Sa in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Kai'Sa matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the matchup against Jinx with a 50.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.2. The 0.4 percentage point advantage means Kai'Sa is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 233 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Kai'Sa?

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

What are the best Jinx runes against Kai'Sa?

The best Jinx runes against Kai'Sa use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 47.7% win rate in the Jinx vs Kai'Sa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jinx counter Kai'Sa?

No, Jinx struggles against Kai'Sa with only a 49.8% win rate. Kai'Sa has the advantage in this matchup. Jinx players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kai'Sa's lead.

How do I play Jinx against Kai'Sa?

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