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

Jinxvs Veigar

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

Jinx vs Veigar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.2. Veigar wins with a 52.5% win rate (+5.0%) over Jinx based on 40 games. Veigar 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 Veigar 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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Veigar - League of Legends championVeigar(47.5%)
Jinx portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Jinx
47.5% WR
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Veigar portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Veigar
52.5% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Veigar Matchup?

Veigar wins the Jinx vs Veigar matchup in League of Legends
Winner
Veigar
Matches: 40
47.5%
Win Rate
52.5%
6.9
CS / min
6.9
835
DMG / min
976
13,400
Gold / game
13,874
177
Heal / min
112
374
DMG Mitigated / min
372
0.7
CC / min
0.8
47.6%
Early Game WR
52.4%
47.4%
Late Game WR
52.6%

Jinx vs Veigar Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Veigar matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 40 recent matches analyzed, Veigar wins with a 52.5% win rate compared to Jinx's 47.5%, giving Veigar a 5.0 percentage point advantage. Veigar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jinx 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 Veigar leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Veigar 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 Veigar's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jinx vs Veigar Laning Phase Breakdown

Veigar wins the laning phase against Jinx in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.9Jinx
6.9Veigar
Jinx and Veigar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
835Jinx
976Veigar
Veigar heavily out-damages Jinx by 141 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 Veigar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,400Jinx
13,874Veigar
Veigar earns 473 more gold per game than Jinx, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Veigar slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Jinx
0.8Veigar
Both Jinx and Veigar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
551Jinx
484Veigar
Jinx heals and mitigates 68 more damage per minute than Veigar, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Jinx to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Veigar.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Veigar
52.4%
+4.8% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx47.6%
Veigar early game win rateVeigar52.4%
Late Game
Veigar
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx47.4%
Veigar late game win rateVeigar52.6%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Veigar has a meaningful 52.4% win rate, outperforming Jinx by 4.8 percentage points. Veigar players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Veigar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.6% win rate — 5.3 points above Jinx. Extended games heavily favor Veigar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Veigar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Jinx players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jinx Runes Against Veigar

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs VeigarPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs VeigarPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs VeigarLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs VeigarCut Down - best Jinx rune vs Veigar
Inspiration rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs VeigarInspiration
Cash Back - best Jinx rune vs VeigarTriple Tonic - best Jinx rune vs Veigar
36.4% WR

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

How does Jinx do against Veigar in League of Legends?

Veigar wins the Jinx vs Veigar matchup with a 52.5% win rate compared to Jinx's 47.5%, a 5.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 40 recent ranked games in patch 26.2.

How does Jinx do against Veigar in the early game?

In the early game, Veigar has the advantage against Jinx with a 52.4% win rate versus 47.6%. Veigar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jinx do against Veigar in the late game?

In the late game, Veigar takes over the Jinx vs Veigar matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to 47.4%. Veigar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Veigar matchup?

Veigar wins the matchup against Jinx with a 52.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.2. The 5.0 percentage point advantage means Veigar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 40 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Veigar?

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

What are the best Jinx runes against Veigar?

The best Jinx runes against Veigar use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 36.4% win rate in the Jinx vs Veigar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jinx counter Veigar?

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

How do I play Jinx against Veigar?

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