Jinx - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
7.7%

Jinxvs Yasuo

AMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 29, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jinx vs Yasuo is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Yasuo wins with a 50.9% win rate (+1.8%) over Jinx based on 55 games. Yasuo 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 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 - 49.1% win rateYasuo(49.1%)
Jinx - 49.1% win rate in this matchup
Jinx
49.1% WR
VS
Yasuo vs Jinx matchup - 50.9% win rate
Yasuo
50.9% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Yasuo Matchup?

Yasuo wins the Jinx vs Yasuo matchup
Winner
Yasuo
Matches: 55
49.1%
Win Rate
50.9%
6.8
CS / min
7.1
765
DMG / min
856
13,329
Gold / game
13,863
161
Heal / min
251
377
DMG Mitigated / min
1,033
0.6
CC / min
0.9
37.9%
Early Game WR
62.1%
61.5%
Late Game WR
38.5%

Jinx vs Yasuo Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Yasuo matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 55 recent matches analyzed, Yasuo wins with a 50.9% win rate compared to Jinx's 49.1%, giving Yasuo a 1.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yasuo controls the early laning stage, but Jinx outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yasuo 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 sustain, where Yasuo leads by 746 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Yasuo 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 Yasuo's mistakes. 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 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Yasuo holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.8Jinx
7.1Yasuo
Yasuo edges out Jinx by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Yasuo.
Damage
765Jinx
856Yasuo
Yasuo heavily out-damages Jinx by 91 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 Yasuo's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,329Jinx
13,863Yasuo
Yasuo earns 534 more gold per game than Jinx, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Yasuo slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.6Jinx
0.9Yasuo
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
538Jinx
1,284Yasuo
Yasuo vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 746 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
Yasuo
62.1%
+24.1% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx37.9%
Yasuo early game win rateYasuo62.1%
Late Game
Jinx
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx61.5%
Yasuo late game win rateYasuo38.5%

Yasuo dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.1% win rate — a 24.1 percentage point lead over Jinx. This lopsided early game means Yasuo 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 61.5% win rate — 23.1 points above Yasuo. 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: Yasuo 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 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
66.7% 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 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.60%9226.884513,69449.6%55.1%
50.76%7196.884413,82650.3%51.2%
48.47%6546.579613,66249.5%47.8%
53.53%5536.886513,95152.3%54.4%
54.64%4637.294214,48553.0%56.0%
54.52%4207.192113,80153.4%55.8%
57.25%4007.089413,60855.9%58.7%
47.53%3246.985413,66350.7%44.8%
49.68%3087.284513,62553.3%46.2%
46.05%2286.680313,45846.4%45.8%
52.15%2096.788913,93552.6%51.8%
49.50%2026.782612,67947.2%52.1%
50.00%1786.881013,19649.4%50.5%
57.23%1667.090613,84356.7%57.9%
50.31%1636.782112,69746.6%54.7%
46.91%1627.390014,02644.6%48.9%
51.02%1476.992314,00143.1%57.3%
45.77%1426.782213,19337.1%54.2%
47.66%1076.882413,28143.9%52.0%
57.14%1057.285114,36050.0%63.2%
37.23%947.086113,56640.9%34.0%
56.32%877.096314,03260.0%52.4%
44.71%856.687413,45847.4%42.5%
47.30%746.779813,47838.9%55.3%
53.85%656.471813,37553.6%54.0%
60.94%647.090014,58360.7%61.1%
56.25%646.977212,24942.4%71.0%
46.03%636.894912,82457.6%33.3%
49.09%556.876513,32937.9%61.5%
51.92%527.198114,24451.9%52.0%
48.57%357.080613,53637.5%57.9%
50.00%347.082314,27463.6%43.5%
50.00%307.075414,57454.5%47.4%
55.56%277.395715,74258.3%53.3%
59.09%226.579611,77750.0%75.0%
61.11%186.869413,34050.0%70.0%
55.56%187.372313,93150.0%58.3%
64.71%176.377812,15266.7%62.5%
38.46%137.589114,69033.3%42.9%
41.67%127.388913,66150.0%33.3%
63.64%116.495914,46060.0%66.7%
45.45%116.294812,39244.4%50.0%
45.45%117.172711,59533.3%100.0%
44.44%97.893915,8130.0%57.1%
44.44%96.581916,524100.0%37.5%
25.00%85.381512,26925.0%25.0%
25.00%86.772411,4440.0%66.7%
25.00%86.377713,97233.3%20.0%
42.86%76.71,08216,05150.0%40.0%
16.67%67.495813,3990.0%33.3%
33.33%66.085414,08750.0%25.0%
50.00%66.790712,40533.3%66.7%
80.00%55.463911,382100.0%66.7%
80.00%55.381714,323100.0%66.7%
40.00%57.51,02016,1100.0%66.7%
40.00%55.899113,340100.0%25.0%

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Jinx vs Yasuo - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Yasuo in League of Legends?

Yasuo wins the Jinx vs Yasuo matchup with a 50.9% win rate compared to Jinx's 49.1%, a 1.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 55 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Jinx do against Yasuo in the early game?

In the early game, Yasuo has the advantage against Jinx with a 62.1% win rate versus 37.9%. Yasuo 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, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Yasuo matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to 38.5%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Yasuo matchup?

Yasuo wins the matchup against Jinx with a 50.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 1.8 percentage point advantage means Yasuo is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 55 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 66.7% win rate in the Jinx vs Yasuo matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jinx counter Yasuo?

No, Jinx struggles against Yasuo with only a 49.1% win rate. Yasuo has the advantage in this matchup. Jinx players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yasuo's lead.

How do I play Jinx against Yasuo?

When playing Jinx against Yasuo, play cautiously and avoid Yasuo's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Yasuo in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.