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

Jinxvs Kai'Sa

AMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 29, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jinx vs Kai'Sa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Jinx wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.0%) over Kai'Sa based on 420 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 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.

Compare against an opponent
Kai'Sa - 54.5% win rateKai'Sa(54.5%)
Jinx - 54.5% win rate in this matchup
Jinx
54.5% WR
VS
Kai'Sa vs Jinx matchup - 45.5% win rate
Kai'Sa
45.5% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Kai'Sa Matchup?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Kai'Sa matchup
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 420
54.5%
Win Rate
45.5%
7.1
CS / min
7.0
921
DMG / min
838
13,801
Gold / game
13,471
183
Heal / min
172
387
DMG Mitigated / min
507
0.7
CC / min
0.1
53.4%
Early Game WR
46.6%
55.8%
Late Game WR
44.2%

Jinx vs Kai'Sa Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Kai'Sa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 420 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 45.5%, giving Jinx a 9.0 percentage point advantage. Jinx dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kai'Sa 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 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx players can confidently pick into Kai'Sa and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Jinx is favored during the laning phase against Kai'Sa, 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
7.1Jinx
7.0Kai'Sa
Jinx and Kai'Sa 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
921Jinx
838Kai'Sa
Jinx heavily out-damages Kai'Sa by 83 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kai'Sa 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
13,801Jinx
13,471Kai'Sa
Jinx earns 330 more gold per game than Kai'Sa, 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
0.7Jinx
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
569Jinx
679Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa heals and mitigates 109 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
Jinx
53.4%
+6.8% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx53.4%
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa46.6%
Late Game
Jinx
55.8%
+11.6% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx55.8%
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa44.2%

Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.4% win rate — a 6.8 percentage point lead over Kai'Sa. 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 55.8% win rate — 11.6 points above Kai'Sa. 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. Kai'Sa players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

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
57.8% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Jinx to press their advantage against Kai'Sa, 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%
60.94%647.090014,58360.7%61.1%
56.25%646.977212,24942.4%71.0%
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%
63.64%116.495914,46060.0%66.7%
45.45%116.294812,39244.4%50.0%
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%86.772411,4440.0%66.7%
25.00%86.377713,97233.3%20.0%
42.86%76.71,08216,05150.0%40.0%
16.67%67.495813,3990.0%33.3%
33.33%66.085414,08750.0%25.0%
50.00%66.790712,40533.3%66.7%
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 Kai'Sa - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 45.5%, a 9.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 420 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Kai'Sa with a 53.4% win rate versus 46.6%. 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 Kai'Sa in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 55.8% win rate compared to 44.2%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Kai'Sa matchup?

Jinx wins the matchup against Kai'Sa with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.0 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 420 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 57.8% win rate in the Jinx vs Kai'Sa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jinx counter Kai'Sa?

Yes, Jinx has a favorable matchup against Kai'Sa with a 54.5% win rate. Jinx strongly counters Kai'Sa in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Jinx against Kai'Sa?

When playing Jinx against Kai'Sa, 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.