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

Jinxvs Katarina

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

Jinx vs Katarina is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Jinx wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Katarina based on 11 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 Katarina 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
Katarina - 63.6% win rateKatarina(63.6%)
Jinx - 63.6% win rate in this matchup
Jinx
63.6% WR
VS
Katarina vs Jinx matchup - 36.4% win rate
Katarina
36.4% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Katarina Matchup?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Katarina matchup
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 11
63.6%
Win Rate
36.4%
6.4
CS / min
6.5
959
DMG / min
1,284
14,460
Gold / game
15,357
198
Heal / min
267
487
DMG Mitigated / min
896
0.8
CC / min
0.1
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Jinx vs Katarina Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Katarina matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Katarina's 36.4%, giving Jinx a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Jinx dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Katarina 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 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx players can confidently pick into Katarina and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Katarina 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 Katarina Laning Phase Breakdown

Katarina wins the laning phase against Jinx in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Jinx
6.5Katarina
Jinx and Katarina 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
959Jinx
1,284Katarina
Katarina heavily out-damages Jinx by 325 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 Katarina's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,460Jinx
15,357Katarina
Katarina generates a commanding 897 more gold per game than Jinx. This substantial economic advantage means Katarina 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
0.8Jinx
0.1Katarina
Jinx provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Katarina, 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
685Jinx
1,163Katarina
Katarina vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 477 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Katarina 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
Jinx
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx60.0%
Katarina early game win rateKatarina40.0%
Late Game
Jinx
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx66.7%
Katarina late game win rateKatarina33.3%

Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Katarina. 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Katarina. 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. Katarina players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jinx Runes Against Katarina

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs KatarinaPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs KatarinaPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs KatarinaLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs KatarinaCoup de Grace - best Jinx rune vs Katarina
Sorcery rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs KatarinaSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Jinx rune vs KatarinaGathering Storm - best Jinx rune vs Katarina
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Jinx to press their advantage against Katarina, 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 Katarina - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Katarina in League of Legends?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Katarina matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Katarina's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Jinx do against Katarina in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Katarina with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Katarina in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Katarina 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 Katarina matchup?

Jinx wins the matchup against Katarina with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Katarina?

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

What are the best Jinx runes against Katarina?

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

Does Jinx counter Katarina?

Yes, Jinx has a favorable matchup against Katarina with a 63.6% win rate. Jinx strongly counters Katarina in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Jinx against Katarina?

When playing Jinx against Katarina, 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.