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

Jinxvs Kalista

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

Jinx vs Kalista is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.2. Kalista wins with a 68.4% win rate (+36.8%) over Jinx based on 19 games. Kalista 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 Kalista 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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Kalista - League of Legends championKalista(31.6%)
Jinx portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Jinx
31.6% WR
VS
Kalista portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Kalista
68.4% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Kalista Matchup?

Kalista wins the Jinx vs Kalista matchup in League of Legends
Winner
Kalista
Matches: 19
31.6%
Win Rate
68.4%
6.4
CS / min
6.7
749
DMG / min
943
12,083
Gold / game
13,378
183
Heal / min
256
366
DMG Mitigated / min
553
0.6
CC / min
0.4
30.8%
Early Game WR
69.2%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Jinx vs Kalista Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Kalista matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Kalista wins with a 68.4% win rate compared to Jinx's 31.6%, giving Kalista a 36.8 percentage point advantage. Kalista dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jinx 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 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kalista has a strong advantage in this matchup. Jinx players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Kalista overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jinx vs Kalista Laning Phase Breakdown

Kalista wins the laning phase against Jinx in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Jinx
6.7Kalista
Jinx and Kalista farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
749Jinx
943Kalista
Kalista heavily out-damages Jinx by 194 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 Kalista's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,083Jinx
13,378Kalista
Kalista generates a commanding 1,295 more gold per game than Jinx. This substantial economic advantage means Kalista consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Jinx should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Jinx
0.4Kalista
Both Jinx and Kalista provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
549Jinx
809Kalista
Kalista vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 260 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kalista 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kalista
69.2%
+38.5% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx30.8%
Kalista early game win rateKalista69.2%
Late Game
Kalista
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx33.3%
Kalista late game win rateKalista66.7%

Kalista dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 69.2% win rate — a 38.5 percentage point lead over Jinx. This lopsided early game means Kalista can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kalista is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Jinx. Extended games heavily favor Kalista, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Kalista holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Jinx players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jinx Runes Against Kalista

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs KalistaPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs KalistaPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs KalistaLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs KalistaCut Down - best Jinx rune vs Kalista
Inspiration rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs KalistaInspiration
Cash Back - best Jinx rune vs KalistaTriple Tonic - best Jinx rune vs Kalista
50.0% WR

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


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 Kalista - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Kalista in League of Legends?

Kalista wins the Jinx vs Kalista matchup with a 68.4% win rate compared to Jinx's 31.6%, a 36.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.2.

How does Jinx do against Kalista in the early game?

In the early game, Kalista has the advantage against Jinx with a 69.2% win rate versus 30.8%. Kalista players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jinx do against Kalista in the late game?

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

Who wins the Jinx vs Kalista matchup?

Kalista wins the matchup against Jinx with a 68.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.2. The 36.8 percentage point advantage means Kalista is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Kalista?

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

What are the best Jinx runes against Kalista?

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

Does Jinx counter Kalista?

No, Jinx struggles against Kalista with only a 31.6% win rate. Kalista has the advantage in this matchup. Jinx players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kalista's lead.

How do I play Jinx against Kalista?

When playing Jinx against Kalista, play cautiously and avoid Kalista's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Kalista has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.