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

Jinxvs Kog'Maw

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

Jinx vs Kog'Maw is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kog'Maw wins with a 55.3% win rate (+10.6%) over Jinx based on 85 games. Kog'Maw 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 Kog'Maw 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
Kog'Maw - 44.7% win rateKog'Maw(44.7%)
Jinx - 44.7% win rate in this matchup
Jinx
44.7% WR
VS
Kog'Maw vs Jinx matchup - 55.3% win rate
Kog'Maw
55.3% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Kog'Maw Matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the Jinx vs Kog'Maw matchup
Winner
Kog'Maw
Matches: 85
44.7%
Win Rate
55.3%
6.6
CS / min
6.4
874
DMG / min
1,053
13,458
Gold / game
13,557
180
Heal / min
232
380
DMG Mitigated / min
549
0.7
CC / min
0.3
47.4%
Early Game WR
52.6%
42.5%
Late Game WR
57.5%

Jinx vs Kog'Maw Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Kog'Maw matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 85 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 55.3% win rate compared to Jinx's 44.7%, giving Kog'Maw a 10.6 percentage point advantage. Kog'Maw 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 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kog'Maw 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 Kog'Maw 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 Kog'Maw Laning Phase Breakdown

Kog'Maw wins the laning phase against Jinx in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Jinx
6.4Kog'Maw
Jinx and Kog'Maw farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
874Jinx
1,053Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Jinx by 179 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 Kog'Maw's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,458Jinx
13,557Kog'Maw
Jinx and Kog'Maw generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 99 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Jinx
0.3Kog'Maw
Jinx provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kog'Maw, 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
561Jinx
781Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 221 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kog'Maw 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
Kog'Maw
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx47.4%
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw52.6%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
57.5%
+14.9% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx42.5%
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw57.5%

Kog'Maw dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 5.3 percentage point lead over Jinx. This lopsided early game means Kog'Maw can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kog'Maw is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.5% win rate — 14.9 points above Jinx. Extended games heavily favor Kog'Maw, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Kog'Maw 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 Kog'Maw

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs Kog'MawPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs Kog'MawPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs Kog'MawLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs Kog'MawCut Down - best Jinx rune vs Kog'Maw
Inspiration rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs Kog'MawInspiration
Cash Back - best Jinx rune vs Kog'MawTriple Tonic - best Jinx rune vs Kog'Maw
50.0% WR

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


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 Kog'Maw - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Kog'Maw in League of Legends?

Kog'Maw wins the Jinx vs Kog'Maw matchup with a 55.3% win rate compared to Jinx's 44.7%, a 10.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 85 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Jinx do against Kog'Maw in the early game?

In the early game, Kog'Maw has the advantage against Jinx with a 52.6% win rate versus 47.4%. Kog'Maw players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jinx do against Kog'Maw in the late game?

In the late game, Kog'Maw takes over the Jinx vs Kog'Maw matchup with a 57.5% win rate compared to 42.5%. Kog'Maw scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Kog'Maw matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Jinx with a 55.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 10.6 percentage point advantage means Kog'Maw is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 85 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Kog'Maw?

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

What are the best Jinx runes against Kog'Maw?

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

Does Jinx counter Kog'Maw?

No, Jinx struggles against Kog'Maw with only a 44.7% win rate. Kog'Maw has the advantage in this matchup. Jinx players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kog'Maw's lead.

How do I play Jinx against Kog'Maw?

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