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

Jinxvs Varus

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

Jinx vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.2. Jinx wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.7%) over Varus based on 142 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 Varus 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
Varus - League of Legends championVarus(56.3%)
Jinx portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Jinx
56.3% WR
VS
Varus portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Varus
43.7% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Varus Matchup?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Varus matchup in League of Legends
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 142
56.3%
Win Rate
43.7%
6.8
CS / min
6.5
859
DMG / min
949
13,959
Gold / game
14,126
182
Heal / min
151
387
DMG Mitigated / min
436
0.7
CC / min
1.0
58.6%
Early Game WR
41.4%
54.2%
Late Game WR
45.8%

Jinx vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 142 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Varus's 43.7%, giving Jinx a 12.7 percentage point advantage. Jinx dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Varus 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 Varus leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx players can confidently pick into Varus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Varus 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 Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Jinx in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Jinx
6.5Varus
Jinx and Varus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
859Jinx
949Varus
Varus heavily out-damages Jinx by 90 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 Varus's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,959Jinx
14,126Varus
Jinx and Varus generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 167 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Jinx
1.0Varus
Varus provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Jinx, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Varus coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
569Jinx
587Varus
Jinx and Varus have comparable sustain profiles, with only 19 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jinx
58.6%
+17.1% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx58.6%
Varus early game win rateVarus41.4%
Late Game
Jinx
54.2%
+8.3% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx54.2%
Varus late game win rateVarus45.8%

Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.6% win rate — a 17.1 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Jinx 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 54.2% win rate — 8.3 points above Varus. 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. Varus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jinx Runes Against Varus

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs VarusPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs VarusPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs VarusLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs VarusCut Down - best Jinx rune vs Varus
Inspiration rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs VarusInspiration
Cash Back - best Jinx rune vs VarusTriple Tonic - best Jinx rune vs Varus
56.8% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Jinx to press their advantage against Varus, 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.

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 Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Varus in League of Legends?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Varus matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Varus's 43.7%, a 12.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 142 recent ranked games in patch 26.2.

How does Jinx do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Varus with a 58.6% win rate versus 41.4%. 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 Varus in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Varus matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to 45.8%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Varus matchup?

Jinx wins the matchup against Varus with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.2. The 12.7 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 142 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Varus?

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

What are the best Jinx runes against Varus?

The best Jinx runes against Varus use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 56.8% win rate in the Jinx vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jinx counter Varus?

Yes, Jinx has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 56.3% win rate. Jinx strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.2 data.

How do I play Jinx against Varus?

When playing Jinx against Varus, 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.