Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
6.3%
Jinxvs Locke
Patch26.15
Matches1,741,960
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 15, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Jinx vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.15. Jinx wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Locke based on 12 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 Locke matchup.
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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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Jinx
83.3% WR
VS
Locke
16.7% WR
Who Wins the Jinx vs Locke Matchup?
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 12
83.3%
16.7%
6.3
5.2
752
688
13,834
12,775
157
321
333
604
0.7
0.4
100.0%
0.0%
75.0%
25.0%
Jinx vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Jinx vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Locke's 16.7%, giving Jinx a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Jinx dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Locke players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Locke leads by 435 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx players can confidently pick into Locke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Locke 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 Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Jinx is favored during the laning phase against Locke, 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
6.3Jinx
5.2Locke
Jinx significantly out-farms Locke by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Jinx a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Locke players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.Damage
752Jinx
688Locke
Jinx deals 63 more champion damage per minute than Locke. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Locke choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Jinx's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.Economy
13,834Jinx
12,775Locke
Jinx generates a commanding 1,059 more gold per game than Locke. This substantial economic advantage means Jinx consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Locke should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.Utility
0.7Jinx
0.4Locke
Both Jinx and Locke provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.Sustain
490Jinx
925Locke
Locke vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 435 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Locke 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 Locke
Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Jinx needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jinx against Locke 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. 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 Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jinx vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
⚔
Early Game
Jinx
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Jinx100.0%
Locke0.0%♕
Late Game
Jinx
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Jinx75.0%Locke25.0%Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Locke. 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Locke. 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. Locke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Jinx Runes Against Locke
Precision
Sorcery
66.7% WR
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Jinx to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Jinx matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.15. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.24% | 760 | 6.6 | 813 | 13,320 | 51.2% | 53.2% | |
| 50.67% | 673 | 6.3 | 786 | 13,126 | 48.9% | 52.2% | |
| 51.38% | 578 | 6.6 | 821 | 13,516 | 48.4% | 53.7% | |
| 53.83% | 470 | 6.9 | 878 | 13,762 | 53.5% | 54.1% | |
| 43.46% | 306 | 6.5 | 813 | 13,564 | 42.5% | 44.3% | |
| 48.52% | 270 | 6.6 | 807 | 13,278 | 44.4% | 52.0% | |
| 50.56% | 267 | 6.6 | 865 | 13,611 | 50.0% | 51.1% | |
| 56.15% | 260 | 6.6 | 830 | 13,411 | 51.2% | 61.1% | |
| 50.71% | 211 | 6.4 | 762 | 12,874 | 48.2% | 53.5% | |
| 45.41% | 196 | 6.9 | 903 | 14,352 | 49.4% | 42.7% | |
| 57.61% | 184 | 6.5 | 874 | 14,034 | 57.1% | 58.0% | |
| 55.70% | 149 | 6.7 | 800 | 13,122 | 59.8% | 50.8% | |
| 54.11% | 146 | 6.6 | 798 | 13,244 | 64.3% | 44.7% | |
| 49.58% | 119 | 6.5 | 758 | 13,125 | 43.6% | 54.7% | |
| 53.39% | 118 | 6.7 | 851 | 12,707 | 50.7% | 57.5% | |
| 49.57% | 117 | 6.7 | 815 | 13,770 | 51.9% | 47.6% | |
| 52.29% | 109 | 6.5 | 805 | 13,454 | 50.0% | 54.1% | |
| 60.44% | 91 | 6.6 | 801 | 13,669 | 59.1% | 61.7% | |
| 60.67% | 89 | 6.6 | 743 | 13,645 | 57.1% | 63.0% | |
| 51.72% | 87 | 6.8 | 781 | 13,256 | 53.1% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 77 | 6.4 | 634 | 12,238 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.00% | 75 | 6.7 | 826 | 13,194 | 62.5% | 48.6% | |
| 48.61% | 72 | 6.5 | 809 | 13,389 | 58.1% | 41.5% | |
| 51.47% | 68 | 7.0 | 854 | 13,571 | 40.0% | 58.1% | |
| 40.82% | 49 | 7.0 | 954 | 13,724 | 53.6% | 23.8% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 6.6 | 678 | 11,822 | 62.5% | 45.8% | |
| 57.45% | 47 | 6.4 | 849 | 13,684 | 47.6% | 65.4% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 7.0 | 778 | 14,358 | 47.1% | 50.0% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 6.8 | 802 | 12,351 | 53.9% | 46.7% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 6.0 | 619 | 11,140 | 35.7% | 53.3% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.6 | 806 | 13,559 | 46.1% | 60.0% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 6.6 | 904 | 14,603 | 27.3% | 58.8% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 7.1 | 944 | 13,430 | 69.2% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.8 | 866 | 12,675 | 30.8% | 66.7% | |
| 19.05% | 21 | 6.7 | 776 | 13,738 | 18.2% | 20.0% | |
| 20.00% | 20 | 6.4 | 561 | 12,562 | 0.0% | 26.7% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 7.0 | 726 | 13,930 | 80.0% | 55.6% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 7.1 | 983 | 14,265 | 55.6% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.5 | 822 | 14,130 | 55.6% | 55.6% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 7.2 | 1,150 | 13,668 | 77.8% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 6.3 | 752 | 13,834 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.8 | 912 | 15,442 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.1 | 870 | 16,126 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.9 | 942 | 19,254 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 7.5 | 1,117 | 18,394 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 853 | 13,660 | 0.0% | 85.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.9 | 766 | 15,926 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.5 | 943 | 18,350 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 909 | 16,430 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 7.1 | 709 | 11,813 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.9 | 715 | 13,657 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.8 | 776 | 12,807 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.8 | 991 | 11,482 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 881 | 13,184 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 785 | 11,858 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 1,006 | 14,791 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 898 | 14,432 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 554 | 10,110 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
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Jinx vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Jinx do against Locke in League of Legends?
Jinx wins the Jinx vs Locke matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Locke's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.15.
How does Jinx do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Locke 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 Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Locke matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Jinx vs Locke matchup?
Jinx wins the matchup against Locke with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.15. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.
What is the best Jinx build against Locke?
The best Jinx build against Locke includes Kraken Slayer, Maw of Malmortius, Runaan's Hurricane with Berserker's 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 Locke?
The best Jinx runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Jinx vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Jinx counter Locke?
Yes, Jinx has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 83.3% win rate. Jinx strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.15 data.
How do I play Jinx against Locke?
When playing Jinx against Locke, 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.
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