Jinxvs Vayne
Jinx vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.2. Vayne wins with a 52.8% win rate (+5.6%) over Jinx based on 180 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.
Vayne(47.2%)Who Wins the Jinx vs Vayne Matchup?
Jinx vs Vayne Matchup Summary
The Jinx vs Vayne matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 180 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 52.8% win rate compared to Jinx's 47.2%, giving Vayne a 5.6 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 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.
Best Jinx Build Against Vayne
Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Vayne, providing the mobility and stats Jinx needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jinx against Vayne are Runaan's Hurricane, Bloodthirster and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Jinx an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jinx vs Vayne matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Jinx53.9%Vayne46.1%Jinx40.5%Vayne59.5%Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 percentage point lead over Vayne. This lopsided early game means Jinx can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Vayne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 59.5% win rate — 19.1 points above Jinx. Extended games heavily favor Vayne, 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 Vayne reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vayne 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 Vayne
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration 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 26.2. 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 Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Jinx do against Vayne in League of Legends?
Vayne wins the Jinx vs Vayne matchup with a 52.8% win rate compared to Jinx's 47.2%, a 5.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 180 recent ranked games in patch 26.2.
How does Jinx do against Vayne in the early game?
In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Vayne with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. 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 59.5% win rate compared to 40.5%. 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 52.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.2. The 5.6 percentage point advantage means Vayne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 180 games analyzed.
What is the best Jinx build against Vayne?
The best Jinx build against Vayne includes Runaan's Hurricane, Bloodthirster, Lord Dominik's Regards with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 46.4% 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 47.2% 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.