Jinx - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
7.7%

Jinxvs Vayne

AMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 29, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jinx vs Vayne is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vayne wins with a 52.5% win rate (+4.9%) over Jinx based on 324 games. Jinx wins the early laning phase while Vayne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jinx build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jinx vs Vayne 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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Vayne - 47.5% win rateVayne(47.5%)
Jinx - 47.5% win rate in this matchup
Jinx
47.5% WR
VS
Vayne vs Jinx matchup - 52.5% win rate
Vayne
52.5% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Vayne Matchup?

Vayne wins the Jinx vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Vayne
Matches: 324
47.5%
Win Rate
52.5%
6.9
CS / min
6.2
854
DMG / min
898
13,663
Gold / game
13,596
174
Heal / min
224
387
DMG Mitigated / min
496
0.6
CC / min
0.4
50.7%
Early Game WR
49.3%
44.8%
Late Game WR
55.2%

Jinx vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Vayne matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 324 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 52.5% win rate compared to Jinx's 47.5%, giving Vayne a 4.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jinx controls the early laning stage, but Vayne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jinx needs to press advantages before Vayne reaches their power spikes, while Vayne should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jinx leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Vayne is slightly favored, Jinx can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Vayne's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jinx vs Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

Jinx wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.9Jinx
6.2Vayne
Jinx edges out Vayne by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jinx.
Damage
854Jinx
898Vayne
Vayne deals 45 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 Vayne's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,663Jinx
13,596Vayne
Jinx and Vayne generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 67 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.6Jinx
0.4Vayne
Both Jinx and Vayne provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
561Jinx
720Vayne
Vayne vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 159 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vayne 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
50.7%
+1.3% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx50.7%
Vayne early game win rateVayne49.3%
Late Game
Vayne
55.2%
+10.3% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx44.8%
Vayne late game win rateVayne55.2%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Jinx and Vayne, with Jinx holding a razor-thin 50.7% win rate edge (+1.3%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Vayne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.2% win rate — 10.3 points above Jinx. Extended games heavily favor Vayne, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Jinx has the edge early, but Vayne 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 Vayne

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs VaynePrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs VaynePresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs VayneLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs VayneCoup de Grace - best Jinx rune vs Vayne
Sorcery rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs VayneSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Jinx rune vs VayneGathering Storm - best Jinx rune vs Vayne
51.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Jinx the best tools to compete against Vayne in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Jinx matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.60%9226.884513,69449.6%55.1%
50.76%7196.884413,82650.3%51.2%
48.47%6546.579613,66249.5%47.8%
53.53%5536.886513,95152.3%54.4%
54.64%4637.294214,48553.0%56.0%
54.52%4207.192113,80153.4%55.8%
57.25%4007.089413,60855.9%58.7%
47.53%3246.985413,66350.7%44.8%
49.68%3087.284513,62553.3%46.2%
46.05%2286.680313,45846.4%45.8%
52.15%2096.788913,93552.6%51.8%
49.50%2026.782612,67947.2%52.1%
50.00%1786.881013,19649.4%50.5%
57.23%1667.090613,84356.7%57.9%
50.31%1636.782112,69746.6%54.7%
46.91%1627.390014,02644.6%48.9%
51.02%1476.992314,00143.1%57.3%
45.77%1426.782213,19337.1%54.2%
47.66%1076.882413,28143.9%52.0%
57.14%1057.285114,36050.0%63.2%
37.23%947.086113,56640.9%34.0%
56.32%877.096314,03260.0%52.4%
44.71%856.687413,45847.4%42.5%
47.30%746.779813,47838.9%55.3%
53.85%656.471813,37553.6%54.0%
60.94%647.090014,58360.7%61.1%
56.25%646.977212,24942.4%71.0%
46.03%636.894912,82457.6%33.3%
49.09%556.876513,32937.9%61.5%
51.92%527.198114,24451.9%52.0%
48.57%357.080613,53637.5%57.9%
50.00%347.082314,27463.6%43.5%
50.00%307.075414,57454.5%47.4%
55.56%277.395715,74258.3%53.3%
59.09%226.579611,77750.0%75.0%
61.11%186.869413,34050.0%70.0%
55.56%187.372313,93150.0%58.3%
64.71%176.377812,15266.7%62.5%
38.46%137.589114,69033.3%42.9%
41.67%127.388913,66150.0%33.3%
63.64%116.495914,46060.0%66.7%
45.45%116.294812,39244.4%50.0%
45.45%117.172711,59533.3%100.0%
44.44%97.893915,8130.0%57.1%
44.44%96.581916,524100.0%37.5%
25.00%85.381512,26925.0%25.0%
25.00%86.772411,4440.0%66.7%
25.00%86.377713,97233.3%20.0%
42.86%76.71,08216,05150.0%40.0%
16.67%67.495813,3990.0%33.3%
33.33%66.085414,08750.0%25.0%
50.00%66.790712,40533.3%66.7%
80.00%55.463911,382100.0%66.7%
80.00%55.381714,323100.0%66.7%
40.00%57.51,02016,1100.0%66.7%
40.00%55.899113,340100.0%25.0%

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Jinx vs Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Vayne wins the Jinx vs Vayne matchup with a 52.5% win rate compared to Jinx's 47.5%, a 4.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 324 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Jinx do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Vayne with a 50.7% win rate versus 49.3%. 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 Vayne in the late game?

In the late game, Vayne takes over the Jinx vs Vayne matchup with a 55.2% win rate compared to 44.8%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Vayne matchup?

Vayne wins the matchup against Jinx with a 52.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 4.9 percentage point advantage means Vayne is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 324 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Vayne?

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

What are the best Jinx runes against Vayne?

The best Jinx runes against Vayne use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 51.0% win rate in the Jinx vs Vayne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jinx counter Vayne?

No, Jinx struggles against Vayne with only a 47.5% win rate. Vayne has the advantage in this matchup. Jinx players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vayne's lead.

How do I play Jinx against Vayne?

When playing Jinx against Vayne, play cautiously and avoid Vayne's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Vayne has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.