Jinx - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
8.0%

Jinxvs Karthus

AMarksman
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jinx vs Karthus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Jinx wins with a 64.3% win rate (+28.6%) over Karthus based on 28 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 Karthus 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
Karthus - 64.3% win rateKarthus(64.3%)
Jinx - 64.3% win rate in this matchup
Jinx
64.3% WR
VS
Karthus vs Jinx matchup - 35.7% win rate
Karthus
35.7% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Karthus Matchup?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Karthus matchup
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 28
64.3%
Win Rate
35.7%
7.0
CS / min
7.1
988
DMG / min
1,290
15,560
Gold / game
14,721
207
Heal / min
61
402
DMG Mitigated / min
405
0.7
CC / min
0.6
55.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
68.4%
Late Game WR
31.6%

Jinx vs Karthus Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Karthus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 28 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 64.3% win rate compared to Karthus's 35.7%, giving Jinx a 28.6 percentage point advantage. Jinx dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Karthus players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Jinx leads by 143 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx players can confidently pick into Karthus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Karthus 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 Karthus Laning Phase Breakdown

Jinx wins the laning phase against Karthus in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Jinx
7.1Karthus
Jinx and Karthus 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
988Jinx
1,290Karthus
Karthus heavily out-damages Jinx by 302 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 Karthus's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,560Jinx
14,721Karthus
Jinx generates a commanding 839 more gold per game than Karthus. This substantial economic advantage means Jinx consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Karthus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Jinx
0.6Karthus
Both Jinx and Karthus 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
609Jinx
466Karthus
Jinx heals and mitigates 143 more damage per minute than Karthus, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Jinx to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Karthus.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jinx
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx55.6%
Karthus early game win rateKarthus44.4%
Late Game
Jinx
68.4%
+36.8% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx68.4%
Karthus late game win rateKarthus31.6%

Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Karthus. 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 68.4% win rate — 36.8 points above Karthus. 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. Karthus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jinx Runes Against Karthus

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs KarthusPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs KarthusPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs KarthusLegend: Alacrity - best Jinx rune vs KarthusCoup de Grace - best Jinx rune vs Karthus
Sorcery rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs KarthusSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Jinx rune vs KarthusAbsolute Focus - best Jinx rune vs Karthus
100.0% WR

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


Jinx matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.71%2,2006.880813,41150.0%51.4%
50.75%1,4666.582113,47146.4%54.7%
50.23%1,2976.983213,63050.2%50.2%
50.13%1,1246.781213,52946.8%53.0%
49.95%9277.089013,91448.6%51.3%
48.66%8607.189614,17248.1%49.1%
52.43%8247.088413,91947.1%57.4%
50.20%7596.678513,47058.5%43.6%
53.81%6717.287913,91053.5%54.1%
49.84%6266.888513,62251.1%48.6%
47.97%5937.187414,09048.3%47.6%
53.69%5466.783513,21349.1%59.0%
55.75%5147.293814,38954.5%56.8%
52.09%5046.683113,54152.5%51.7%
51.96%4867.388114,01756.3%48.3%
51.24%4456.986213,80253.7%49.2%
53.15%3346.784813,31155.3%50.6%
53.14%3056.881913,67645.9%58.8%
55.65%2427.290314,20461.4%50.4%
43.58%2186.788912,68742.5%44.6%
44.34%2127.083513,87939.0%48.7%
49.28%2117.292114,24551.5%47.2%
48.04%2056.888114,07643.3%51.8%
50.00%1967.386413,67151.6%48.5%
47.67%1946.890313,86747.4%47.9%
54.24%1787.078114,41257.8%51.9%
43.64%1656.980514,20536.7%47.6%
48.39%1256.671711,64347.0%50.0%
46.94%986.673613,14842.3%52.2%
56.04%927.297815,07957.9%54.7%
55.56%816.990914,01151.2%60.5%
46.48%716.876313,00734.4%56.4%
50.00%506.880613,92540.0%56.7%
51.02%497.481013,56060.0%41.7%
41.67%367.083014,02644.4%38.9%
41.67%366.972914,77535.7%45.5%
40.00%356.976113,68520.0%55.0%
64.29%287.098815,56055.6%68.4%
37.04%277.491713,63427.3%43.8%
55.00%226.41,00213,34560.0%50.0%
50.00%226.995914,56640.0%58.3%
60.00%207.192813,26750.0%70.0%
75.00%165.891113,292100.0%60.0%
33.33%157.379614,32716.7%44.4%
60.00%157.383513,43642.9%75.0%
80.00%156.389215,35966.7%83.3%
41.67%126.390612,13228.6%60.0%
66.67%126.472214,07666.7%66.7%
45.45%127.190516,934100.0%33.3%
45.45%115.786813,04850.0%40.0%
54.55%116.396914,34983.3%20.0%
50.00%106.167012,52250.0%50.0%
50.00%107.185713,06660.0%40.0%
44.44%96.298614,80650.0%42.9%
88.89%96.179712,79783.3%100.0%
75.00%86.678912,00966.7%80.0%
37.50%86.576013,53466.7%20.0%
62.50%84.884011,62360.0%66.7%
25.00%86.074410,39614.3%100.0%
42.86%76.396916,28750.0%40.0%
57.14%77.561013,36350.0%60.0%
28.57%75.679410,87725.0%33.3%
57.14%75.788912,32660.0%50.0%
57.14%76.992114,40850.0%60.0%
50.00%65.472311,32433.3%66.7%
50.00%67.51,14512,92550.0%50.0%
33.33%66.684510,45733.3%0.0%
66.67%67.183312,61666.7%66.7%
50.00%65.975813,7980.0%60.0%
20.00%57.588815,19133.3%0.0%
60.00%55.784511,5720.0%75.0%
60.00%55.81,35813,48433.3%100.0%
80.00%57.31,12912,55266.7%100.0%
60.00%56.280614,994100.0%50.0%
80.00%55.91,03611,21866.7%100.0%
60.00%56.574611,86733.3%100.0%
40.00%57.969614,77733.3%50.0%
40.00%56.692111,98733.3%50.0%
60.00%55.383916,197100.0%33.3%
40.00%56.97839,46540.0%0.0%
100.00%56.788215,8440.0%100.0%
20.00%56.066311,14050.0%0.0%
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Jinx vs Karthus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Karthus in League of Legends?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Karthus matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to Karthus's 35.7%, a 28.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 28 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Jinx do against Karthus in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Karthus with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Karthus in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Karthus matchup with a 68.4% win rate compared to 31.6%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Karthus matchup?

Jinx wins the matchup against Karthus with a 64.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 28.6 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 28 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Karthus?

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

What are the best Jinx runes against Karthus?

The best Jinx runes against Karthus use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Jinx vs Karthus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jinx counter Karthus?

Yes, Jinx has a favorable matchup against Karthus with a 64.3% win rate. Jinx strongly counters Karthus in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Jinx against Karthus?

When playing Jinx against Karthus, 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.