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

Jinxvs Katarina

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

Jinx vs Katarina is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.2. Jinx wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Katarina based on 5 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.

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Katarina - League of Legends championKatarina(100.0%)
Jinx portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Jinx
100.0% WR
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Katarina portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Katarina
0.0% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Katarina Matchup?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Katarina matchup in League of Legends
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 5
100.0%
Win Rate
0.0%
7.2
CS / min
5.9
1,007
DMG / min
882
13,556
Gold / game
11,285
238
Heal / min
192
470
DMG Mitigated / min
607
0.6
CC / min
0.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Jinx vs Katarina Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Katarina matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Katarina's 0.0%, giving Jinx a 100.0 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 0.5s 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

Jinx wins the laning phase against Katarina in League of Legends

Jinx is favored during the laning phase against Katarina, 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
7.2Jinx
5.9Katarina
Jinx significantly out-farms Katarina by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 19 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Jinx a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Katarina players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,007Jinx
882Katarina
Jinx heavily out-damages Katarina by 124 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Katarina 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
13,556Jinx
11,285Katarina
Jinx generates a commanding 2,270 more gold per game than Katarina. This substantial economic advantage means Jinx consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Katarina should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Jinx
0.1Katarina
Jinx provides 0.5 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
708Jinx
799Katarina
Katarina heals and mitigates 92 more damage per minute than Jinx, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Katarina to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Jinx.

Best Jinx Build Against Katarina

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Katarina, providing the mobility and stats Jinx needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jinx against Katarina are Runaan's Hurricane, Bloodthirster and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Jinx an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Katarina. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jinx vs Katarina matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jinx
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx100.0%
Katarina early game win rateKatarina0.0%
Late Game
Jinx
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx100.0%
Katarina late game win rateKatarina0.0%

Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 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 KatarinaCut Down - best Jinx rune vs Katarina
Inspiration rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs KatarinaInspiration
Cash Back - best Jinx rune vs KatarinaTriple Tonic - best Jinx rune vs Katarina
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration 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 26.2. 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 Katarina - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Katarina in League of Legends?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Katarina matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Katarina's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.2.

How does Jinx do against Katarina in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Katarina with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. 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 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.2. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Katarina?

The best Jinx build against Katarina includes Runaan's Hurricane, Bloodthirster, Lord Dominik's Regards with Gunmetal Greaves. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. 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 Inspiration 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 100.0% win rate. Jinx strongly counters Katarina in lane based on current patch 26.2 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.