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

Jinxvs Lux

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

Jinx vs Lux is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.2. Lux wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Jinx based on 22 games. Lux wins the early laning phase while Jinx scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jinx build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jinx vs Lux 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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Lux - League of Legends championLux(45.5%)
Jinx portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Jinx
45.5% WR
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Lux portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Lux
54.5% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Lux Matchup?

Lux wins the Jinx vs Lux matchup in League of Legends
Winner
Lux
Matches: 22
45.5%
Win Rate
54.5%
6.8
CS / min
6.3
657
DMG / min
914
11,021
Gold / game
10,688
152
Heal / min
52
324
DMG Mitigated / min
351
0.7
CC / min
1.8
37.5%
Early Game WR
62.5%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Jinx vs Lux Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Lux matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Lux wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Jinx's 45.5%, giving Lux a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lux controls the early laning stage, but Jinx outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lux needs to press advantages before Jinx reaches their power spikes, while Jinx should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Lux leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lux 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 Lux 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 Lux Laning Phase Breakdown

Jinx wins the laning phase against Lux in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Jinx
6.3Lux
Jinx edges out Lux by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jinx.
Damage
657Jinx
914Lux
Lux heavily out-damages Jinx by 257 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 Lux's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,021Jinx
10,688Lux
Jinx earns 333 more gold per game than Lux, 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
1.8Lux
Lux brings significantly more crowd control than Jinx, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Lux far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Jinx should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
477Jinx
403Lux
Jinx heals and mitigates 73 more damage per minute than Lux, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Jinx to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Lux.

Best Jinx Build Against Lux

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Lux, providing the mobility and stats Jinx needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jinx against Lux are Statikk Shiv, Runaan's Hurricane and Lord Dominik's Regards. 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 Lux. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jinx vs Lux matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lux
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx37.5%
Lux early game win rateLux62.5%
Late Game
Jinx
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx66.7%
Lux late game win rateLux33.3%

Lux dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Jinx. This lopsided early game means Lux 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Lux. Extended games heavily favor Jinx, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Lux must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Jinx reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Jinx survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Jinx Runes Against Lux

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs LuxPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs LuxPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs LuxLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs LuxCut Down - best Jinx rune vs Lux
Inspiration rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs LuxInspiration
Triple Tonic - best Jinx rune vs LuxCash Back - best Jinx rune vs Lux
100.0% WR

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


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 Lux - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Lux in League of Legends?

Lux wins the Jinx vs Lux matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Jinx's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.2.

How does Jinx do against Lux in the early game?

In the early game, Lux has the advantage against Jinx with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Lux players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jinx do against Lux in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Lux matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Lux matchup?

Lux wins the matchup against Jinx with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.2. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Lux is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Lux?

The best Jinx build against Lux includes Statikk Shiv, Runaan's Hurricane, Lord Dominik's Regards with Gunmetal 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 Lux?

The best Jinx runes against Lux use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Jinx vs Lux matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jinx counter Lux?

No, Jinx struggles against Lux with only a 45.5% win rate. Lux has the advantage in this matchup. Jinx players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lux's lead.

How do I play Jinx against Lux?

When playing Jinx against Lux, play cautiously and avoid Lux's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Lux in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.