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

Jinxvs Lucian

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

Jinx vs Lucian is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.2. Jinx wins with a 58.9% win rate (+17.8%) over Lucian based on 146 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 Lucian 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
Lucian - League of Legends championLucian(58.9%)
Jinx portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Jinx
58.9% WR
VS
Lucian portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Lucian
41.1% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Lucian Matchup?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Lucian matchup in League of Legends
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 146
58.9%
Win Rate
41.1%
6.8
CS / min
6.8
918
DMG / min
821
13,602
Gold / game
13,192
185
Heal / min
182
406
DMG Mitigated / min
450
0.7
CC / min
0.0
51.8%
Early Game WR
48.2%
68.3%
Late Game WR
31.8%

Jinx vs Lucian Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Lucian matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 146 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 58.9% win rate compared to Lucian's 41.1%, giving Jinx a 17.8 percentage point advantage. Jinx dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Lucian 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 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx players can confidently pick into Lucian and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Lucian 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 Lucian Laning Phase Breakdown

Jinx wins the laning phase against Lucian in League of Legends

Jinx is favored during the laning phase against Lucian, 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
6.8Jinx
6.8Lucian
Jinx and Lucian farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
918Jinx
821Lucian
Jinx heavily out-damages Lucian by 97 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Lucian should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Jinx's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,602Jinx
13,192Lucian
Jinx earns 410 more gold per game than Lucian, 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
0.0Lucian
Jinx provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Lucian, 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
591Jinx
632Lucian
Jinx and Lucian have comparable sustain profiles, with only 41 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jinx
51.8%
+3.6% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx51.8%
Lucian early game win rateLucian48.2%
Late Game
Jinx
68.3%
+36.5% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx68.3%
Lucian late game win rateLucian31.8%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Jinx has a meaningful 51.8% win rate, outperforming Lucian by 3.6 percentage points. Jinx players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Jinx is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 68.3% win rate — 36.5 points above Lucian. 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. Lucian players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jinx Runes Against Lucian

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs LucianPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs LucianPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs LucianLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs LucianCut Down - best Jinx rune vs Lucian
Inspiration rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs LucianInspiration
Cash Back - best Jinx rune vs LucianTriple Tonic - best Jinx rune vs Lucian
64.6% WR

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

How does Jinx do against Lucian in League of Legends?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Lucian matchup with a 58.9% win rate compared to Lucian's 41.1%, a 17.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 146 recent ranked games in patch 26.2.

How does Jinx do against Lucian in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Lucian with a 51.8% win rate versus 48.2%. 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 Lucian in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Lucian matchup with a 68.3% win rate compared to 31.8%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Lucian matchup?

Jinx wins the matchup against Lucian with a 58.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.2. The 17.8 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 146 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Lucian?

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

What are the best Jinx runes against Lucian?

The best Jinx runes against Lucian use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 64.6% win rate in the Jinx vs Lucian matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jinx counter Lucian?

Yes, Jinx has a favorable matchup against Lucian with a 58.9% win rate. Jinx strongly counters Lucian in lane based on current patch 26.2 data.

How do I play Jinx against Lucian?

When playing Jinx against Lucian, 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.