Jinx - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
8.8%

Jinxvs Viktor

AMarksman
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jinx vs Viktor is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Viktor wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Jinx based on 12 games. Jinx wins the early laning phase while Viktor scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jinx build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jinx vs Viktor 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
Viktor - 41.7% win rateViktor(41.7%)
Jinx - 41.7% win rate in this matchup
Jinx
41.7% WR
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Viktor vs Jinx matchup - 58.3% win rate
Viktor
58.3% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Viktor Matchup?

Viktor wins the Jinx vs Viktor matchup
Winner
Viktor
Matches: 12
41.7%
Win Rate
58.3%
6.8
CS / min
6.7
768
DMG / min
1,127
13,579
Gold / game
13,326
205
Heal / min
80
389
DMG Mitigated / min
584
0.7
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Jinx vs Viktor Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Viktor matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Viktor wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Jinx's 41.7%, giving Viktor a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jinx controls the early laning stage, but Viktor outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jinx needs to press advantages before Viktor reaches their power spikes, while Viktor should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Viktor leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Viktor 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 Viktor 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 Viktor Laning Phase Breakdown

Viktor wins the laning phase against Jinx in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Jinx
6.7Viktor
Jinx and Viktor farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
768Jinx
1,127Viktor
Viktor heavily out-damages Jinx by 359 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 Viktor's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,579Jinx
13,326Viktor
Jinx and Viktor generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 252 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Jinx
1.1Viktor
Viktor 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 Viktor coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
594Jinx
664Viktor
Viktor heals and mitigates 70 more damage per minute than Jinx, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Viktor 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 Viktor

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Viktor, providing the mobility and stats Jinx needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jinx against Viktor are Kraken Slayer, Phantom Dancer and Infinity Edge. 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 Viktor matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jinx
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx50.0%
Viktor early game win rateViktor50.0%
Late Game
Viktor
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx37.5%
Viktor late game win rateViktor62.5%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Jinx and Viktor, 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.

Viktor is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Jinx. Extended games heavily favor Viktor, 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 Viktor 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 Viktor

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs ViktorPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs ViktorPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs ViktorLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs ViktorCut Down - best Jinx rune vs Viktor
Inspiration rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs ViktorInspiration
Cash Back - best Jinx rune vs ViktorTriple Tonic - best Jinx rune vs Viktor
57.1% WR

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


Jinx matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.14%1,8876.884813,72151.0%51.2%
48.31%1,3026.578913,09747.5%49.0%
50.67%9676.783813,65049.0%52.2%
51.43%7686.584913,69652.4%50.5%
52.63%7606.990514,00453.3%52.0%
50.55%6417.089914,07851.2%50.0%
51.54%6156.988813,98344.7%57.8%
49.58%5936.579613,37649.1%50.0%
49.71%5116.785713,67748.6%50.8%
51.50%5017.087613,81051.8%51.1%
52.36%4877.087213,98654.9%49.6%
55.22%3936.688613,58852.4%58.3%
52.73%3856.787313,78553.1%52.4%
54.69%3846.984013,54758.1%51.1%
55.68%3527.190914,29856.2%55.2%
53.21%2816.884514,25348.4%57.0%
52.31%2606.681412,82647.6%58.4%
50.25%1996.685913,53446.5%54.0%
47.25%1826.894214,59746.7%47.7%
58.62%1746.994814,20753.7%63.0%
48.94%1416.676513,62642.3%55.7%
57.45%1417.089514,25954.1%60.0%
48.57%1406.387412,90047.2%50.0%
43.85%1306.786614,03437.5%48.6%
53.85%1307.287813,39753.3%54.5%
52.03%1236.589914,19850.0%53.9%
42.34%1116.579113,73834.8%47.7%
61.97%717.094813,61761.5%62.5%
57.14%636.275412,55050.0%64.5%
50.00%526.288113,02438.5%61.5%
55.10%496.874912,97856.0%54.2%
43.75%486.570112,77440.0%47.8%
40.48%427.097015,19340.0%40.7%
50.00%246.489814,22457.1%47.1%
56.52%236.372213,78063.6%50.0%
47.06%177.087915,49828.6%60.0%
64.71%177.385913,83263.6%66.7%
37.50%165.376211,64625.0%50.0%
37.50%166.472212,43522.2%57.1%
38.46%136.764212,29025.0%44.4%
38.46%136.673012,28950.0%20.0%
69.23%136.783313,07760.0%75.0%
41.67%126.876813,57950.0%37.5%
41.67%126.261013,53233.3%44.4%
40.00%106.083313,34550.0%33.3%
70.00%107.31,15617,605100.0%66.7%
40.00%106.583813,58825.0%50.0%
33.33%96.378311,61220.0%50.0%
50.00%86.068310,79050.0%50.0%
50.00%86.81,03013,024100.0%33.3%
25.00%86.597715,72733.3%20.0%
62.50%86.81,04212,86960.0%66.7%
37.50%85.784013,2250.0%50.0%
42.86%76.892513,79850.0%40.0%
28.57%77.490014,01533.3%25.0%
33.33%66.481813,6930.0%66.7%
33.33%66.479911,4000.0%50.0%
66.67%65.687617,186100.0%50.0%
50.00%65.080914,60766.7%33.3%
83.33%66.277114,995100.0%66.7%
66.67%66.71,00314,12380.0%0.0%
80.00%56.281615,723100.0%66.7%
60.00%57.381215,46066.7%50.0%
20.00%56.897814,7850.0%33.3%
60.00%55.776714,7980.0%75.0%
60.00%56.298516,625100.0%50.0%
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Jinx vs Viktor - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Viktor in League of Legends?

Viktor wins the Jinx vs Viktor matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Jinx's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Jinx do against Viktor in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Viktor 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 Viktor in the late game?

In the late game, Viktor takes over the Jinx vs Viktor matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Viktor scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Viktor matchup?

Viktor wins the matchup against Jinx with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Viktor is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Viktor?

The best Jinx build against Viktor includes Kraken Slayer, Phantom Dancer, Infinity Edge with Gunmetal Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jinx runes against Viktor?

The best Jinx runes against Viktor use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Jinx vs Viktor matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jinx counter Viktor?

No, Jinx struggles against Viktor with only a 41.7% win rate. Viktor has the advantage in this matchup. Jinx players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Viktor's lead.

How do I play Jinx against Viktor?

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