Jinx - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
7.4%

Jinxvs Kindred

AMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jinx vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Jinx wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Kindred 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 Kindred 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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Kindred - 80.0% win rateKindred(80.0%)
Jinx - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Jinx
80.0% WR
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Kindred vs Jinx matchup - 20.0% win rate
Kindred
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Kindred Matchup?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
5.3
CS / min
5.2
817
DMG / min
1,016
14,323
Gold / game
14,733
230
Heal / min
423
325
DMG Mitigated / min
636
0.7
CC / min
0.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Jinx vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 20.0%, giving Jinx a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Jinx dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kindred 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 Kindred and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kindred 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 Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Jinx in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.3Jinx
5.2Kindred
Jinx and Kindred 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
817Jinx
1,016Kindred
Kindred heavily out-damages Jinx by 199 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 Kindred's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,323Jinx
14,733Kindred
Kindred earns 410 more gold per game than Jinx, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kindred slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Jinx
0.2Kindred
Jinx provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, 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
554Jinx
1,060Kindred
Kindred vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 505 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kindred 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.

Best Jinx Build Against Kindred

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Jinx needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jinx against Kindred are Kraken Slayer, Maw of Malmortius and Runaan's Hurricane. This combination gives Jinx an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jinx vs Kindred matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jinx
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx100.0%
Kindred early game win rateKindred0.0%
Late Game
Jinx
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx66.7%
Kindred late game win rateKindred33.3%

Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kindred. 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 Kindred. 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. Kindred players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jinx Runes Against Kindred

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs KindredPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs KindredPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs KindredLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs KindredCut Down - best Jinx rune vs Kindred
Inspiration rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs KindredInspiration
Cash Back - best Jinx rune vs KindredTriple Tonic - best Jinx rune vs Kindred
100.0% WR

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

How does Jinx do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Kindred matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Jinx do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Kindred 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 Kindred in the late game?

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

Jinx wins the matchup against Kindred with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Kindred?

The best Jinx build against Kindred includes Kraken Slayer, Maw of Malmortius, Runaan's Hurricane with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jinx runes against Kindred?

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

Does Jinx counter Kindred?

Yes, Jinx has a favorable matchup against Kindred with a 80.0% win rate. Jinx strongly counters Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Jinx against Kindred?

When playing Jinx against Kindred, 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.