Jinx - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
6.8%

Jinxvs Vex

BMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jinx vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Vex wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Jinx based on 5 games. Jinx wins the early laning phase while Vex scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jinx build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jinx vs Vex 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
Vex - 40.0% win rateVex(40.0%)
Jinx - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Jinx
40.0% WR
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Vex vs Jinx matchup - 60.0% win rate
Vex
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Vex Matchup?

Vex wins the Jinx vs Vex matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.0
CS / min
6.0
542
DMG / min
915
9,528
Gold / game
10,875
126
Heal / min
116
273
DMG Mitigated / min
427
0.5
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Jinx vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Jinx's 40.0%, giving Vex a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jinx controls the early laning stage, but Vex outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jinx needs to press advantages before Vex reaches their power spikes, while Vex should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vex leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vex has a strong advantage in this matchup. Jinx players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Vex overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jinx vs Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Jinx in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.0Jinx
6.0Vex
Vex significantly out-farms Jinx by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vex a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Jinx players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
542Jinx
915Vex
Vex heavily out-damages Jinx by 373 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 Vex's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,528Jinx
10,875Vex
Vex generates a commanding 1,346 more gold per game than Jinx. This substantial economic advantage means Vex consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Jinx should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Jinx
1.1Vex
Vex provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Jinx, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vex coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
400Jinx
543Vex
Vex heals and mitigates 143 more damage per minute than Jinx, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vex to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Jinx.

Best Jinx Build Against Vex

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Jinx needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jinx against Vex are Phantom Dancer, Infinity Edge and Hexoptics C44. This combination gives Jinx an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vex. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jinx vs Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jinx
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx50.0%
Vex early game win rateVex50.0%
Late Game
Vex
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx0.0%
Vex late game win rateVex100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Jinx and Vex, with Jinx holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Vex is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Jinx. Extended games heavily favor Vex, 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 Vex 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 Vex

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs VexPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs VexPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs VexLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs VexCut Down - best Jinx rune vs Vex
Inspiration rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs VexInspiration
Cash Back - best Jinx rune vs VexTriple Tonic - best Jinx rune vs Vex
50.0% WR

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


Jinx matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.83%1,2136.987813,60547.7%46.2%
52.38%1,0526.878313,17550.9%53.6%
50.65%8476.881713,26652.5%49.1%
50.13%7586.580213,00849.9%50.4%
55.70%5966.779113,17155.5%55.9%
47.39%4986.882012,98743.1%51.4%
44.92%3546.784913,45845.5%44.5%
52.27%3316.990113,12856.9%48.6%
45.86%2906.575013,05652.4%40.9%
56.83%2716.779113,09862.6%51.4%
56.03%2576.693413,46960.3%51.9%
46.88%2566.579413,07441.6%51.0%
48.99%1986.982213,14844.0%54.1%
53.30%1976.682912,93656.3%50.5%
55.74%1837.388913,55961.5%50.0%
49.72%1777.085012,84442.9%58.2%
55.76%1656.985113,29456.4%55.2%
55.63%1426.982413,13453.6%57.5%
45.65%1386.684213,14446.4%45.1%
53.03%1326.685013,86550.0%55.1%
51.20%1256.988113,49063.2%41.2%
52.87%876.685613,70741.7%60.8%
42.67%756.875113,65929.2%49.0%
53.52%716.879813,68365.4%46.7%
52.94%686.686811,57247.7%62.5%
54.10%616.778812,68656.0%52.8%
55.93%596.779112,44864.5%46.4%
66.67%516.988812,87872.0%61.5%
43.48%466.485812,68235.7%46.9%
41.30%466.476712,83228.6%52.0%
53.85%396.979913,99057.1%52.0%
52.63%386.175313,37221.4%70.8%
44.44%366.472613,70941.7%45.8%
54.84%317.31,00215,00863.6%50.0%
58.62%296.11,12412,49744.4%81.8%
48.15%276.262511,72953.3%41.7%
39.13%236.476310,08137.5%42.9%
4.76%216.955613,0060.0%7.1%
65.00%206.891614,29750.0%80.0%
50.00%206.790014,49950.0%50.0%
41.18%177.285314,48228.6%50.0%
50.00%147.876312,86237.5%66.7%
63.64%116.993715,91133.3%75.0%
66.67%96.580915,219100.0%50.0%
50.00%86.071411,49966.7%40.0%
57.14%76.61,07414,93050.0%60.0%
42.86%77.090016,11250.0%40.0%
57.14%77.71,12914,64350.0%66.7%
28.57%75.760811,22650.0%20.0%
28.57%76.684814,9620.0%40.0%
66.67%67.396915,447100.0%33.3%
66.67%67.91,53415,58966.7%66.7%
33.33%66.895713,14533.3%33.3%
83.33%66.27409,94275.0%100.0%
50.00%66.81,32813,36133.3%66.7%
80.00%57.065816,068100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.05429,52850.0%0.0%
40.00%57.088312,96333.3%50.0%
20.00%56.579011,01533.3%0.0%
60.00%55.51,00016,8480.0%60.0%
60.00%57.190716,74250.0%66.7%

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Jinx vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Vex in League of Legends?

Vex wins the Jinx vs Vex matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Jinx's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Jinx do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Vex with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Vex in the late game?

In the late game, Vex takes over the Jinx vs Vex matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Vex scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Vex matchup?

Vex wins the matchup against Jinx with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Vex?

The best Jinx build against Vex includes Phantom Dancer, Infinity Edge, Hexoptics C44 with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jinx runes against Vex?

The best Jinx runes against Vex use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Jinx vs Vex matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jinx counter Vex?

No, Jinx struggles against Vex with only a 40.0% win rate. Vex has the advantage in this matchup. Jinx players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vex's lead.

How do I play Jinx against Vex?

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