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

Jinxvs Tahm Kench

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

Jinx vs Tahm Kench is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.2. Tahm Kench wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Jinx based on 5 games. Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench 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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Tahm Kench - League of Legends championTahm Kench(40.0%)
Jinx portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Jinx
40.0% WR
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Tahm Kench portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Tahm Kench
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Tahm Kench Matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the Jinx vs Tahm Kench matchup in League of Legends
Winner
Tahm Kench
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.3
CS / min
5.1
739
DMG / min
961
9,192
Gold / game
10,450
130
Heal / min
434
359
DMG Mitigated / min
1,529
0.9
CC / min
1.4
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Jinx vs Tahm Kench Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Tahm Kench matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Tahm Kench wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Jinx's 40.0%, giving Tahm Kench a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Tahm Kench controls the early laning stage, but Jinx outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Tahm Kench 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 sustain, where Tahm Kench leads by 1,474 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench Laning Phase Breakdown

Tahm Kench wins the laning phase against Jinx in League of Legends

Tahm Kench is favored during the laning phase against Jinx, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Tahm Kench holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.3Jinx
5.1Tahm Kench
Jinx and Tahm Kench 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
739Jinx
961Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench heavily out-damages Jinx by 221 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 Tahm Kench's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,192Jinx
10,450Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench generates a commanding 1,259 more gold per game than Jinx. This substantial economic advantage means Tahm Kench 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
0.9Jinx
1.4Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Jinx, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Tahm Kench coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
489Jinx
1,963Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 1,474 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tahm Kench 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
Tahm Kench
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx33.3%
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench66.7%
Late Game
Jinx
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx50.0%
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench50.0%

Tahm Kench dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Jinx. This lopsided early game means Tahm Kench can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Jinx at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Tahm Kench. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Tahm Kench has the edge early, but Jinx gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Jinx Runes Against Tahm Kench

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs Tahm KenchPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs Tahm KenchPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs Tahm KenchLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs Tahm KenchCut Down - best Jinx rune vs Tahm Kench
Inspiration rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs Tahm KenchInspiration
Triple Tonic - best Jinx rune vs Tahm KenchCash Back - best Jinx rune vs Tahm Kench
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Jinx the best tools to compete against Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Tahm Kench in League of Legends?

Tahm Kench wins the Jinx vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Jinx's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.2.

How does Jinx do against Tahm Kench in the early game?

In the early game, Tahm Kench has the advantage against Jinx with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Tahm Kench players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jinx do against Tahm Kench in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Tahm Kench matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the matchup against Jinx with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.2. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Tahm Kench is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Tahm Kench?

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

What are the best Jinx runes against Tahm Kench?

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

Does Jinx counter Tahm Kench?

No, Jinx struggles against Tahm Kench with only a 40.0% win rate. Tahm Kench has the advantage in this matchup. Jinx players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Tahm Kench's lead.

How do I play Jinx against Tahm Kench?

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