Jinxvs Swain
Jinx vs Swain is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.2. Jinx wins with a 52.1% win rate (+4.2%) over Swain based on 48 games. Jinx wins the early laning phase while Swain scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jinx build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jinx vs Swain 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.
Swain(52.1%)Who Wins the Jinx vs Swain Matchup?
Jinx vs Swain Matchup Summary
The Jinx vs Swain matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 48 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 52.1% win rate compared to Swain's 47.9%, giving Jinx a 4.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jinx controls the early laning stage, but Swain outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jinx needs to press advantages before Swain reaches their power spikes, while Swain should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Swain leads by 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Swain's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Jinx vs Swain Laning Phase Breakdown
Swain is favored during the laning phase against Jinx, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Swain holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Jinx58.3%Swain41.7%Jinx45.8%Swain54.2%Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Swain. This lopsided early game means Jinx can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Swain is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.2% win rate — 8.3 points above Jinx. Extended games heavily favor Swain, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Jinx must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Swain reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Swain 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 Swain
Precision
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Jinx to press their advantage against Swain, 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.
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 Swain - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Jinx do against Swain in League of Legends?
Jinx wins the Jinx vs Swain matchup with a 52.1% win rate compared to Swain's 47.9%, a 4.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 48 recent ranked games in patch 26.2.
How does Jinx do against Swain in the early game?
In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Swain with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. 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 Swain in the late game?
In the late game, Swain takes over the Jinx vs Swain matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to 45.8%. Swain scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Jinx vs Swain matchup?
Jinx wins the matchup against Swain with a 52.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.2. The 4.2 percentage point advantage means Jinx is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 48 games analyzed.
What is the best Jinx build against Swain?
The best Jinx build against Swain includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Jinx runes against Swain?
The best Jinx runes against Swain use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 63.6% win rate in the Jinx vs Swain matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Jinx counter Swain?
Yes, Jinx has a favorable matchup against Swain with a 52.1% win rate. Jinx has a solid advantage over Swain in lane based on current patch 26.2 data.
How do I play Jinx against Swain?
When playing Jinx against Swain, 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.