Jinx - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.2%
Pick Rate
6.8%

Jinxvs Nidalee

AMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches1,009,027
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jinx vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Jinx wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nidalee based on 5 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 Nidalee 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
Nidalee - 60.0% win rateNidalee(60.0%)
Jinx - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Jinx
60.0% WR
VS
Nidalee vs Jinx matchup - 40.0% win rate
Nidalee
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Nidalee Matchup?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Nidalee matchup
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.0
CS / min
4.5
727
DMG / min
485
11,618
Gold / game
8,968
178
Heal / min
222
320
DMG Mitigated / min
416
0.7
CC / min
0.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Jinx vs Nidalee Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 40.0%, giving Jinx a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Jinx dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nidalee 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 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx players can confidently pick into Nidalee and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nidalee 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 Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown

Jinx wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

Jinx is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, 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
7.0Jinx
4.5Nidalee
Jinx significantly out-farms Nidalee by 2.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 37 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Jinx a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Nidalee players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
727Jinx
485Nidalee
Jinx heavily out-damages Nidalee by 242 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nidalee 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
11,618Jinx
8,968Nidalee
Jinx generates a commanding 2,650 more gold per game than Nidalee. This substantial economic advantage means Jinx consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nidalee should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Jinx
0.0Nidalee
Jinx provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nidalee, 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
498Jinx
638Nidalee
Nidalee heals and mitigates 140 more damage per minute than Jinx, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Nidalee to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Jinx.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jinx
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx50.0%
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee50.0%
Late Game
Jinx
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx66.7%
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Jinx and Nidalee, with Jinx holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Jinx is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Nidalee. 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. Nidalee players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jinx Runes Against Nidalee

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs NidaleePrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs NidaleePresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs NidaleeLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs NidaleeCoup de Grace - best Jinx rune vs Nidalee
Sorcery rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs NidaleeSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Jinx rune vs NidaleeGathering Storm - best Jinx rune vs Nidalee
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Jinx to press their advantage against Nidalee, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Jinx matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.85%1,7446.987313,60549.3%45.1%
52.54%1,6146.779113,19551.3%53.6%
48.93%1,3146.780613,22549.8%48.2%
50.58%1,1136.579412,88049.9%51.2%
55.37%8766.779913,16255.8%55.0%
50.86%6966.882713,00348.2%53.4%
46.58%5266.884813,28247.0%46.2%
54.69%5127.089513,26757.3%52.4%
50.23%4306.575913,16655.9%45.9%
57.70%3836.781113,14860.1%55.3%
55.73%3756.690713,26160.0%51.6%
49.06%3716.580813,05043.9%53.5%
52.12%3077.084813,58148.6%55.2%
50.00%2886.582912,95649.3%50.7%
54.68%2677.286613,48357.5%51.9%
51.81%2496.983412,76145.6%59.5%
54.07%2466.883513,15757.4%51.1%
53.21%2186.983913,37550.0%56.0%
45.07%2136.684313,19842.0%47.2%
52.17%2076.681213,39948.9%54.9%
51.93%1816.987313,59858.8%46.5%
52.94%1196.787014,01142.5%59.7%
46.79%1096.782014,19335.1%52.8%
54.90%1026.888812,36551.7%59.5%
52.94%1027.078813,39058.5%49.2%
50.59%856.677612,58853.3%47.5%
50.63%796.675412,22050.0%51.2%
69.44%726.989912,81271.0%67.7%
43.94%666.589513,36840.0%45.6%
46.97%666.477612,63135.5%57.1%
47.37%576.371613,16619.1%63.9%
52.63%576.873713,72245.5%57.1%
45.83%486.675613,50547.1%45.2%
56.82%447.21,00515,11062.5%53.6%
62.50%406.21,10512,91454.5%72.2%
43.59%396.567912,40944.4%42.9%
54.55%336.790014,68541.7%61.9%
68.75%326.991015,02353.3%82.3%
33.33%306.584811,70235.3%30.8%
22.22%276.758412,68930.0%17.6%
42.86%217.394314,78825.0%53.9%
38.89%187.569313,23133.3%44.4%
56.25%166.687115,05820.0%72.7%
57.14%146.578214,52475.0%50.0%
30.77%136.571212,97820.0%37.5%
40.00%106.61,00515,44850.0%37.5%
77.78%97.374315,30885.7%50.0%
77.78%97.41,34915,78980.0%75.0%
25.00%86.887911,84520.0%33.3%
37.50%85.758210,66566.7%20.0%
37.50%86.371311,36225.0%50.0%
25.00%86.680914,47333.3%20.0%
62.50%86.91,04512,73360.0%66.7%
62.50%86.91,15014,94666.7%60.0%
75.00%86.782410,83460.0%100.0%
25.00%86.280113,6830.0%40.0%
14.29%76.572311,45725.0%0.0%
71.43%77.870815,70333.3%100.0%
42.86%76.580910,69025.0%66.7%
57.14%76.51,16013,30733.3%75.0%
66.67%67.396915,447100.0%33.3%
50.00%66.882613,09533.3%66.7%
33.33%67.571510,65733.3%33.3%
50.00%65.81,01717,0120.0%50.0%
50.00%67.070613,37525.0%100.0%
83.33%67.968815,188100.0%75.0%
60.00%56.899010,05033.3%100.0%
40.00%55.05429,52850.0%0.0%
60.00%57.072711,61850.0%66.7%
40.00%57.393112,84033.3%50.0%

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Jinx vs Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Nidalee in League of Legends?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Nidalee matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nidalee's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Jinx do against Nidalee in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Nidalee with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Nidalee in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Nidalee 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 Nidalee matchup?

Jinx wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Nidalee?

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

What are the best Jinx runes against Nidalee?

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

Does Jinx counter Nidalee?

Yes, Jinx has a favorable matchup against Nidalee with a 60.0% win rate. Jinx strongly counters Nidalee in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Jinx against Nidalee?

When playing Jinx against Nidalee, 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.