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

Jinxvs Kog'Maw

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

Jinx vs Kog'Maw is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.2. Jinx wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Kog'Maw based on 57 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 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.

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Kog'Maw - League of Legends championKog'Maw(52.6%)
Jinx portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Jinx
52.6% WR
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Kog'Maw portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Kog'Maw
47.4% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Kog'Maw Matchup?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Kog'Maw matchup in League of Legends
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 57
52.6%
Win Rate
47.4%
6.6
CS / min
6.0
954
DMG / min
1,113
14,513
Gold / game
13,900
213
Heal / min
252
406
DMG Mitigated / min
584
0.7
CC / min
0.3
56.5%
Early Game WR
43.5%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Jinx vs Kog'Maw Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Kog'Maw matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 57 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 47.4%, giving Jinx a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Jinx dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kog'Maw 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 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Kog'Maw's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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

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

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

Farming
6.6Jinx
6.0Kog'Maw
Jinx edges out Kog'Maw by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jinx.
Damage
954Jinx
1,113Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Jinx by 159 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
14,513Jinx
13,900Kog'Maw
Jinx earns 613 more gold per game than Kog'Maw, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Jinx slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Jinx
0.3Kog'Maw
Jinx provides 0.4 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
619Jinx
836Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 217 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
Jinx
56.5%
+13.0% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx56.5%
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw43.5%
Late Game
Jinx
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx50.0%
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw50.0%

Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.5% win rate — a 13.0 percentage point lead over Kog'Maw. This lopsided early game means Jinx can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Jinx at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Kog'Maw. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Jinx holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kog'Maw 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'MawCoup de Grace - best Jinx rune vs Kog'Maw
Sorcery rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs Kog'MawSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Jinx rune vs Kog'MawGathering Storm - best Jinx rune vs Kog'Maw
60.0% WR

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

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

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Kog'Maw matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 57 recent ranked games in patch 26.2.

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

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Kog'Maw with a 56.5% win rate versus 43.5%. 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 Kog'Maw in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Kog'Maw matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Kog'Maw matchup?

Jinx wins the matchup against Kog'Maw with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.2. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 57 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 Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Jinx vs Kog'Maw matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jinx counter Kog'Maw?

Yes, Jinx has a favorable matchup against Kog'Maw with a 52.6% win rate. Jinx strongly counters Kog'Maw in lane based on current patch 26.2 data.

How do I play Jinx against Kog'Maw?

When playing Jinx against Kog'Maw, 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.