Jinxvs Locke
Jinx vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Jinx wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) 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.
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.
Who Wins the Jinx vs Locke Matchup?
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 58.3% win rate compared to Locke's 41.7%, giving Jinx a 16.7 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 584 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
Locke is favored during the laning phase against Jinx, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Locke holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Jinx Build Against Locke
Gunmetal 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 Blade of The Ruined King, Runaan's Hurricane and Infinity Edge. 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 Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Jinx75.0%
Locke25.0%Jinx50.0%Locke50.0%Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 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.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Jinx at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Locke. 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. 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
Inspiration
Running Precision primary with Inspiration 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 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.94% | 263 | 6.7 | 802 | 13,285 | 59.0% | 58.9% | |
| 49.12% | 226 | 6.4 | 747 | 12,347 | 51.0% | 47.6% | |
| 51.47% | 204 | 6.7 | 799 | 12,443 | 50.9% | 52.1% | |
| 54.40% | 193 | 6.5 | 762 | 12,958 | 54.8% | 54.1% | |
| 58.70% | 138 | 6.9 | 847 | 13,041 | 59.7% | 57.8% | |
| 55.47% | 128 | 6.5 | 829 | 12,754 | 47.1% | 65.0% | |
| 51.22% | 123 | 7.1 | 886 | 13,664 | 47.4% | 54.5% | |
| 51.43% | 105 | 6.8 | 877 | 13,662 | 62.5% | 44.6% | |
| 44.19% | 86 | 6.5 | 743 | 13,566 | 58.8% | 34.6% | |
| 59.04% | 83 | 6.8 | 935 | 12,599 | 55.0% | 62.8% | |
| 46.91% | 81 | 6.9 | 954 | 13,750 | 40.0% | 52.2% | |
| 50.00% | 76 | 6.8 | 803 | 12,060 | 40.0% | 58.5% | |
| 51.35% | 74 | 7.0 | 889 | 13,189 | 58.5% | 42.4% | |
| 64.71% | 68 | 6.7 | 819 | 13,569 | 71.9% | 58.3% | |
| 53.03% | 66 | 6.8 | 902 | 14,392 | 53.6% | 52.6% | |
| 49.02% | 51 | 7.1 | 790 | 13,606 | 60.0% | 38.5% | |
| 58.82% | 51 | 7.3 | 931 | 14,363 | 61.9% | 56.7% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 6.7 | 835 | 13,477 | 36.0% | 72.2% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 6.7 | 850 | 12,985 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 7.0 | 678 | 12,487 | 35.3% | 64.3% | |
| 71.43% | 28 | 6.3 | 803 | 14,915 | 70.0% | 72.2% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 7.4 | 868 | 13,514 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 6.8 | 803 | 14,188 | 20.0% | 57.1% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.5 | 964 | 14,582 | 66.7% | 56.3% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 6.4 | 784 | 11,897 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 7.0 | 770 | 15,277 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.3 | 883 | 13,554 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.7 | 669 | 13,754 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 7.2 | 945 | 12,637 | 28.6% | 42.9% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 6.7 | 986 | 14,237 | 80.0% | 77.8% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 7.2 | 973 | 13,140 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 7.0 | 1,107 | 13,918 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.8 | 935 | 13,841 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.7 | 814 | 11,519 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.3 | 706 | 12,011 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.5 | 640 | 12,703 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.9 | 951 | 15,423 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.1 | 739 | 12,224 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.6 | 873 | 10,313 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 8.2 | 803 | 14,062 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 922 | 13,762 | 0.0% | 33.3% |
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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 58.3% win rate compared to Locke's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Jinx do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Locke with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 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 Locke matchup?
Jinx wins the matchup against Locke with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 16.7 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 Blade of The Ruined King, Runaan's Hurricane, Infinity Edge with Gunmetal Greaves. 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 Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 58.3% win rate. Jinx strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 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.