Jinxvs Xayah
Jinx vs Xayah is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.2. Xayah wins with a 52.2% win rate (+4.5%) over Jinx based on 67 games. Jinx wins the early laning phase while Xayah scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jinx build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jinx vs Xayah 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.
Xayah(47.8%)Who Wins the Jinx vs Xayah Matchup?
Jinx vs Xayah Matchup Summary
The Jinx vs Xayah matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 67 recent matches analyzed, Xayah wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Jinx's 47.8%, giving Xayah a 4.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jinx controls the early laning stage, but Xayah outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jinx needs to press advantages before Xayah reaches their power spikes, while Xayah should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jinx leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Xayah 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 Xayah's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Jinx vs Xayah Laning Phase Breakdown
Jinx is favored during the laning phase against Xayah, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Jinx holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Jinx Build Against Xayah
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Xayah, providing the mobility and stats Jinx needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jinx against Xayah are Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Statikk Shiv. 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 Xayah. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jinx vs Xayah matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Jinx56.3%Xayah43.8%Jinx40.0%Xayah60.0%Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.3% win rate — a 12.5 percentage point lead over Xayah. This lopsided early game means Jinx can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Xayah is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Jinx. Extended games heavily favor Xayah, 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 Xayah reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Xayah 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 Xayah
Precision
Sorcery
The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Jinx the best tools to compete against Xayah 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 Xayah - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Jinx do against Xayah in League of Legends?
Xayah wins the Jinx vs Xayah matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to Jinx's 47.8%, a 4.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 67 recent ranked games in patch 26.2.
How does Jinx do against Xayah in the early game?
In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Xayah with a 56.3% win rate versus 43.8%. 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 Xayah in the late game?
In the late game, Xayah takes over the Jinx vs Xayah matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Xayah scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Jinx vs Xayah matchup?
Xayah wins the matchup against Jinx with a 52.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.2. The 4.5 percentage point advantage means Xayah is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 67 games analyzed.
What is the best Jinx build against Xayah?
The best Jinx build against Xayah includes Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Statikk Shiv with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Xayah?
The best Jinx runes against Xayah use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.9% win rate in the Jinx vs Xayah matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Jinx counter Xayah?
No, Jinx struggles against Xayah with only a 47.8% win rate. Xayah has the advantage in this matchup. Jinx players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xayah's lead.
How do I play Jinx against Xayah?
When playing Jinx against Xayah, play cautiously and avoid Xayah's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Xayah has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.