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

Jinxvs Yasuo

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

Jinx vs Yasuo is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.2. Jinx wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Yasuo based on 34 games. Jinx wins the early laning phase while Yasuo scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jinx build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jinx vs Yasuo 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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Yasuo - League of Legends championYasuo(50.0%)
Jinx portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Jinx
50.0% WR
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Yasuo portrait - League of Legends matchup comparison
Yasuo
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Yasuo Matchup?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Yasuo matchup in League of Legends
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 34
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.5
CS / min
6.6
851
DMG / min
805
13,290
Gold / game
12,771
163
Heal / min
220
389
DMG Mitigated / min
1,034
0.8
CC / min
1.0
55.0%
Early Game WR
45.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Jinx vs Yasuo Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Yasuo matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Yasuo's 50.0%, giving Jinx a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jinx controls the early laning stage, but Yasuo outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jinx needs to press advantages before Yasuo reaches their power spikes, while Yasuo should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Yasuo leads by 702 HP/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 Yasuo'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 Yasuo Laning Phase Breakdown

Yasuo wins the laning phase against Jinx in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Jinx
6.6Yasuo
Jinx and Yasuo 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
851Jinx
805Yasuo
Jinx deals 47 more champion damage per minute than Yasuo. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Yasuo choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Jinx's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,290Jinx
12,771Yasuo
Jinx earns 519 more gold per game than Yasuo, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Jinx slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Jinx
1.0Yasuo
Both Jinx and Yasuo provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
552Jinx
1,254Yasuo
Yasuo vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 702 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yasuo can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jinx is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jinx, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jinx
55.0%
+10.0% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx55.0%
Yasuo early game win rateYasuo45.0%
Late Game
Yasuo
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx42.9%
Yasuo late game win rateYasuo57.1%

Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.0% win rate — a 10.0 percentage point lead over Yasuo. This lopsided early game means Jinx can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Yasuo is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Jinx. Extended games heavily favor Yasuo, 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 Yasuo reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Yasuo 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 Yasuo

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs YasuoPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs YasuoPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs YasuoLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs YasuoCoup de Grace - best Jinx rune vs Yasuo
Sorcery rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs YasuoSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Jinx rune vs YasuoGathering Storm - best Jinx rune vs Yasuo
44.4% WR

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


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 Yasuo - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Yasuo in League of Legends?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Yasuo matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Yasuo's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.2.

How does Jinx do against Yasuo in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Yasuo with a 55.0% win rate versus 45.0%. 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 Yasuo in the late game?

In the late game, Yasuo takes over the Jinx vs Yasuo matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Yasuo scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Yasuo matchup?

Jinx wins the matchup against Yasuo 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 34 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Yasuo?

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

What are the best Jinx runes against Yasuo?

The best Jinx runes against Yasuo use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 44.4% win rate in the Jinx vs Yasuo matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jinx counter Yasuo?

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

How do I play Jinx against Yasuo?

When playing Jinx against Yasuo, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.