Jinxvs Nilah
Jinx vs Nilah is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.2. Nilah wins with a 53.2% win rate (+6.3%) over Jinx based on 79 games. Nilah 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 Nilah 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.
Nilah(46.8%)Who Wins the Jinx vs Nilah Matchup?
Jinx vs Nilah Matchup Summary
The Jinx vs Nilah matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 79 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 53.2% win rate compared to Jinx's 46.8%, giving Nilah a 6.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nilah controls the early laning stage, but Jinx outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nilah 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 Jinx leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah 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 Nilah 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 Nilah Laning Phase Breakdown
Jinx is favored during the laning phase against Nilah, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Jinx holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Jinx37.2%Nilah62.8%Jinx58.3%Nilah41.7%Nilah dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.8% win rate — a 25.6 percentage point lead over Jinx. This lopsided early game means Nilah 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 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Nilah. 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: Nilah 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 Nilah
Precision
Sorcery
The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Jinx the best tools to compete against Nilah 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.63% | 645 | 6.7 | 829 | 13,561 | 52.5% | 50.6% | |
| 50.90% | 444 | 6.4 | 834 | 13,800 | 52.4% | 49.6% | |
| 54.66% | 322 | 6.6 | 820 | 13,508 | 51.0% | 58.2% | |
| 53.14% | 271 | 6.8 | 910 | 14,192 | 48.8% | 56.8% | |
| 48.00% | 250 | 6.5 | 860 | 14,164 | 49.1% | 47.1% | |
| 49.79% | 233 | 6.8 | 847 | 13,541 | 49.6% | 50.0% | |
| 51.00% | 200 | 6.8 | 927 | 13,922 | 54.7% | 46.8% | |
| 47.22% | 180 | 6.6 | 809 | 13,418 | 53.9% | 40.5% | |
| 53.71% | 175 | 6.8 | 846 | 14,135 | 55.4% | 52.2% | |
| 55.23% | 172 | 6.5 | 933 | 13,758 | 60.4% | 48.7% | |
| 49.70% | 167 | 6.9 | 826 | 13,521 | 45.7% | 53.5% | |
| 47.20% | 161 | 6.3 | 791 | 13,621 | 43.1% | 50.6% | |
| 50.64% | 156 | 6.8 | 876 | 13,437 | 42.2% | 60.3% | |
| 58.90% | 146 | 6.8 | 918 | 13,602 | 51.8% | 68.3% | |
| 56.34% | 142 | 6.8 | 859 | 13,959 | 58.6% | 54.2% | |
| 56.00% | 125 | 6.6 | 850 | 14,125 | 55.9% | 56.1% | |
| 46.84% | 79 | 6.8 | 845 | 13,383 | 37.2% | 58.3% | |
| 57.14% | 77 | 6.6 | 777 | 13,517 | 62.5% | 51.4% | |
| 56.58% | 76 | 7.1 | 921 | 14,257 | 64.3% | 47.1% | |
| 47.76% | 67 | 6.7 | 860 | 13,707 | 56.3% | 40.0% | |
| 45.90% | 61 | 6.5 | 705 | 12,634 | 38.7% | 53.3% | |
| 52.63% | 57 | 6.6 | 954 | 14,513 | 56.5% | 50.0% | |
| 49.12% | 57 | 7.0 | 857 | 14,075 | 43.3% | 55.6% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 6.1 | 903 | 12,416 | 58.3% | 45.8% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 6.9 | 835 | 13,400 | 47.6% | 47.4% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 6.5 | 865 | 13,806 | 50.0% | 65.2% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 6.5 | 851 | 13,290 | 55.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.8 | 657 | 11,021 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.1 | 770 | 12,692 | 42.9% | 61.5% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 6.4 | 749 | 12,083 | 30.8% | 33.3% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 6.5 | 746 | 15,166 | 0.0% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.9 | 724 | 12,507 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.5 | 956 | 15,941 | 100.0% | 55.6% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 922 | 13,653 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.0 | 627 | 13,182 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 723 | 10,858 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 7.0 | 669 | 10,602 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,004 | 15,120 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 1,132 | 16,787 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 739 | 9,192 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 1,007 | 13,556 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 941 | 17,673 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
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Jinx vs Nilah - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Jinx do against Nilah in League of Legends?
Nilah wins the Jinx vs Nilah matchup with a 53.2% win rate compared to Jinx's 46.8%, a 6.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 79 recent ranked games in patch 26.2.
How does Jinx do against Nilah in the early game?
In the early game, Nilah has the advantage against Jinx with a 62.8% win rate versus 37.2%. Nilah players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Jinx do against Nilah in the late game?
In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Nilah matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Jinx vs Nilah matchup?
Nilah wins the matchup against Jinx with a 53.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.2. The 6.3 percentage point advantage means Nilah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 79 games analyzed.
What is the best Jinx build against Nilah?
The best Jinx build against Nilah includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Jinx runes against Nilah?
The best Jinx runes against Nilah use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 64.7% win rate in the Jinx vs Nilah matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Jinx counter Nilah?
No, Jinx struggles against Nilah with only a 46.8% win rate. Nilah has the advantage in this matchup. Jinx players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nilah's lead.
How do I play Jinx against Nilah?
When playing Jinx against Nilah, play cautiously and avoid Nilah's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Nilah in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.