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

Jinxvs Vel'Koz

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

Jinx vs Vel'Koz is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.2. Jinx wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Vel'Koz based on 6 games. Vel'Koz 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 Vel'Koz 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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Vel'Koz - League of Legends championVel'Koz(50.0%)
Jinx portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Jinx
50.0% WR
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Vel'Koz portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Vel'Koz
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Vel'Koz Matchup?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Vel'Koz matchup in League of Legends
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.5
CS / min
5.8
1,004
DMG / min
1,135
15,120
Gold / game
14,254
234
Heal / min
92
361
DMG Mitigated / min
386
0.7
CC / min
1.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Jinx vs Vel'Koz Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Vel'Koz matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vel'Koz's 50.0%, giving Jinx a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vel'Koz controls the early laning stage, but Jinx outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vel'Koz 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 crowd control, where Vel'Koz leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Vel'Koz's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jinx vs Vel'Koz Laning Phase Breakdown

Jinx wins the laning phase against Vel'Koz in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Jinx
5.8Vel'Koz
Jinx edges out Vel'Koz by 0.7 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
1,004Jinx
1,135Vel'Koz
Vel'Koz heavily out-damages Jinx by 132 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 Vel'Koz's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,120Jinx
14,254Vel'Koz
Jinx generates a commanding 866 more gold per game than Vel'Koz. This substantial economic advantage means Jinx consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vel'Koz should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Jinx
1.1Vel'Koz
Vel'Koz provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Jinx, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vel'Koz coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
595Jinx
477Vel'Koz
Jinx heals and mitigates 117 more damage per minute than Vel'Koz, 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 Vel'Koz.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vel'Koz
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx0.0%
Vel'Koz early game win rateVel'Koz100.0%
Late Game
Jinx
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx75.0%
Vel'Koz late game win rateVel'Koz25.0%

Vel'Koz dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Jinx. This lopsided early game means Vel'Koz 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Vel'Koz. Extended games heavily favor Jinx, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Vel'Koz must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Jinx reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Jinx 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 Vel'Koz

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs Vel'KozPrecision
Press the Attack - best Jinx rune vs Vel'KozPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs Vel'KozLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs Vel'KozCut Down - best Jinx rune vs Vel'Koz
Inspiration rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs Vel'KozInspiration
Cash Back - best Jinx rune vs Vel'KozTriple Tonic - best Jinx rune vs Vel'Koz
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Jinx maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Vel'Koz.


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 Vel'Koz - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Vel'Koz in League of Legends?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Vel'Koz matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vel'Koz's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.2.

How does Jinx do against Vel'Koz in the early game?

In the early game, Vel'Koz has the advantage against Jinx with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Vel'Koz players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jinx do against Vel'Koz in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Vel'Koz matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Vel'Koz matchup?

Jinx wins the matchup against Vel'Koz with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.2. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Jinx is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Vel'Koz?

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

What are the best Jinx runes against Vel'Koz?

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

Does Jinx counter Vel'Koz?

Yes, Jinx has a favorable matchup against Vel'Koz with a 50.0% win rate. Jinx slightly edges out Vel'Koz in lane based on current patch 26.2 data.

How do I play Jinx against Vel'Koz?

When playing Jinx against Vel'Koz, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Vel'Koz. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.