Jinx - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
7.3%

Jinxvs Samira

BMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 13, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jinx vs Samira is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Jinx wins with a 53.5% win rate (+7.1%) over Samira based on 353 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 Samira matchup.

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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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Jinx - 53.5% win rate in this matchup
Jinx
53.5% WR
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Samira vs Jinx matchup - 46.5% win rate
Samira
46.5% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Samira Matchup?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Samira matchup
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 353
53.5%
Win Rate
46.5%
6.7
CS / min
6.5
856
DMG / min
911
12,843
Gold / game
13,655
154
Heal / min
315
348
DMG Mitigated / min
608
0.7
CC / min
0.1
52.4%
Early Game WR
47.6%
54.9%
Late Game WR
45.1%

Jinx vs Samira Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Samira matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 353 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 53.5% win rate compared to Samira's 46.5%, giving Jinx a 7.1 percentage point advantage. Jinx dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Samira 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 Samira and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Samira 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 Samira Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Jinx in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Jinx
6.5Samira
Jinx and Samira farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
856Jinx
911Samira
Samira deals 55 more champion damage per minute than Jinx. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Jinx choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Samira's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,843Jinx
13,655Samira
Samira generates a commanding 813 more gold per game than Jinx. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Jinx should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Jinx
0.1Samira
Jinx provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Samira, 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
502Jinx
923Samira
Samira vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 421 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jinx is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jinx, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jinx
52.4%
+4.8% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx52.4%
Samira early game win rateSamira47.6%
Late Game
Jinx
54.9%
+9.8% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx54.9%
Samira late game win rateSamira45.1%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Jinx has a meaningful 52.4% win rate, outperforming Samira by 4.8 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 54.9% win rate — 9.8 points above Samira. 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. Samira players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jinx Runes Against Samira

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs SamiraPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs SamiraPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs SamiraLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs SamiraCut Down - best Jinx rune vs Samira
Inspiration rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs SamiraInspiration
Cash Back - best Jinx rune vs SamiraTriple Tonic - best Jinx rune vs Samira
56.7% WR

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


Jinx matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.59%1,3496.883213,17951.9%51.4%
50.30%9886.779613,17447.4%52.8%
48.12%9066.578412,89948.8%47.6%
48.93%7937.089013,57449.9%48.2%
48.23%7906.882413,57549.0%47.7%
51.82%5486.982913,06448.5%54.9%
54.62%4876.986613,35057.1%52.3%
44.26%3666.575713,08649.0%40.7%
46.81%3616.681012,71449.7%44.0%
53.54%3536.785612,84352.4%54.9%
47.01%3516.984713,47047.5%46.6%
52.37%3176.884113,02150.0%54.3%
51.58%2856.887413,45048.8%53.8%
52.61%2687.085313,54050.0%54.8%
52.72%2396.884113,43949.2%56.5%
51.35%2226.886313,77656.7%47.2%
54.84%2176.881712,86651.4%58.0%
50.00%2106.880112,90439.4%58.6%
50.51%1987.081713,76148.3%52.3%
50.78%1937.088513,42346.0%55.9%
50.83%1817.184513,09553.8%47.7%
48.18%1106.883314,34851.2%46.4%
49.54%1096.686414,19641.7%55.7%
56.41%787.183813,36650.0%62.5%
55.84%777.089614,06856.8%55.0%
53.25%777.193212,62755.3%50.0%
43.24%747.072212,55336.1%50.0%
48.65%746.893812,89541.2%55.0%
46.38%696.772712,36333.3%63.3%
42.42%667.088813,77552.9%31.3%
51.72%586.672512,48039.3%63.3%
41.46%417.082512,80036.4%47.4%
50.00%346.667613,07740.0%54.2%
47.06%346.880713,52342.9%50.0%
30.30%336.268012,31623.5%37.5%
62.07%297.192115,24458.3%64.7%
42.86%286.385714,65550.0%37.5%
44.44%276.560012,04645.5%43.8%
68.00%256.995915,09044.4%81.3%
54.55%226.31,02914,56242.9%60.0%
60.00%207.01,07613,46563.6%55.6%
25.00%167.380813,75725.0%25.0%
40.00%157.184813,67136.4%50.0%
64.29%146.81,27913,41950.0%75.0%
35.71%146.666211,93725.0%50.0%
69.23%136.583013,07320.0%100.0%
41.67%127.285813,72350.0%25.0%
77.78%96.494513,01183.3%66.7%
66.67%95.885610,931100.0%25.0%
22.22%97.05538,23314.3%50.0%
66.67%97.085913,92333.3%83.3%
50.00%86.887013,67550.0%50.0%
28.57%76.167111,6110.0%50.0%
28.57%76.298611,33320.0%50.0%
28.57%76.47869,80833.3%0.0%
57.14%76.683912,44440.0%100.0%
71.43%75.775210,91950.0%100.0%
71.43%76.899114,683100.0%60.0%
66.67%66.459711,79660.0%100.0%
33.33%65.387116,545100.0%20.0%
33.33%66.791415,1820.0%40.0%
40.00%55.060812,033100.0%25.0%
60.00%55.777812,39233.3%100.0%
60.00%55.162715,131100.0%50.0%

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Jinx vs Samira - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Samira in League of Legends?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Samira matchup with a 53.5% win rate compared to Samira's 46.5%, a 7.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 353 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Jinx do against Samira in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Samira with a 52.4% win rate versus 47.6%. 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 Samira in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Samira matchup with a 54.9% win rate compared to 45.1%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Samira matchup?

Jinx wins the matchup against Samira with a 53.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.1 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 353 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Samira?

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

What are the best Jinx runes against Samira?

The best Jinx runes against Samira use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 56.7% win rate in the Jinx vs Samira matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jinx counter Samira?

Yes, Jinx has a favorable matchup against Samira with a 53.5% win rate. Jinx strongly counters Samira in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Jinx against Samira?

When playing Jinx against Samira, 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.