Jinx the Loose Cannon
An unhinged and impulsive criminal from the undercity, Jinx is haunted by the consequences of her past—but that doesn't stop her from bringing her own chaotic brand of pandemonium to Piltover and Zaun. She uses her arsenal of DIY weapons to devastating effect, unleashing torrents of colorful explosions and gunfire, inspiring the disenfranchised to rebellion and resistance with the mayhem she leaves in her wake.
Get Excited!
Jinx receives massively increased Move Speed and Attack Speed whenever she helps kill or destroy an enemy champions epic jungle monster, or structure.
Switcheroo!
Jinx modifies her basic attacks by swapping between Pow-Pow, her minigun and Fishbones, her rocket launcher. Attacks with Pow-Pow grant Attack Speed, while attacks with Fishbones deal area of effect damage, gain increased range, but drain Mana and attack slower.
Cost:- 20
Cooldown:- 1
Range:- 600
Zap!
Jinx uses Zapper, her shock pistol, to fire a blast that deals damage to the first enemy hit, slowing and revealing it.
Cost:- 40/
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- 60
Cooldown:- 8/
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- 4
Range:- 1450
Flame Chompers!
Jinx throws out a line of snare grenades that explode after 5 seconds, lighting enemies on fire. Flame Chompers will bite enemy champions who walk over them, rooting them in place.
Cost:- 90
Cooldown:- 24/
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- 10
Range:- 925
Super Mega Death Rocket!
Jinx fires a super rocket across the map that gains damage as it travels. The rocket will explode upon colliding with an enemy champion, dealing damage to it and surrounding enemies based on their missing Health.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 85/
- 65/
- 45
Range:- 25000
- Marksman
Patch 26.1 Jinx Changes
Quick overview of Jinx's optimal setup in League of Legends. Jinx's top build includes Gunmetal Greaves, Runaan's Hurricane, Mortal Reminder, using Lethal Tempo, Presence of Mind, Legend: Bloodline for maximum effectiveness. Jinx performs well against Ezreal, Kaisa, Tristana but struggles against Twitch, KogMaw, Xayah.
- Jinx's Top Build
- Jinx's Best Runes
- Jinx's Top Matchups
- Jinx's Counters
Jinx's base statistics in League of Legends. Jinx has 630 base health, 59 attack damage, 26 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Jinx's stats is crucial for maximizing Jinx's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Jinx's stats against other champions to see how Jinx ranks.
AP:0
AD:59(3.25 per level)
AS:0(1 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:260(50 per level)
Mana Regen:6(1 per level)
Health:630(105 per level)
Health Regen:3(0.5 per level)
Armor:26(4.7 per level)
MR:30(1.3 per level)
Speed:325
Attack Range:525(525 per level)
Jinx Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Jinx Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 54.14% win rate in 45 minute games, while performing lowest at 45.45% in 15 minute games. Understanding Jinx Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Jinx's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 67.4%, Late Game: 86.0%, Objective Control: 72.3%, Supportive Strength: 21.4%, Creep Farming: 86.0%, Damage: 59.3%. These percentile rankings show how Jinx compares to other champions in each category.
Jinx exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Jinx's performance shows a 2.4% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Jinx rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (50.1% win rate), players may struggle to execute Jinx's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (52.6% win rate), Jinx's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Jinx has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Jinx should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (50.1%), Bronze (50.6%), Silver (52.2%), Gold (53.3%), Platinum (50.9%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Jinx's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Jinx an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Jinx
Strengths
- Solid win rate (51.53%) shows reliable performance
- Strong matchups against Ezreal and Kai'Sa
- Optimal rune setup achieves 82.4% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Twitch (44.1% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Jinx into favorable matchups like Ezreal where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Inspiration rune setup for a $82.4% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Jinx Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Jinx in League of Legends?
Jinx is currently S tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Jinx ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Jinx's win rate?
Jinx has a 51.53% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Jinx's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Jinx?
Champions similar to Jinx include Samira, Graves, and Kayle. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Jinx in League of Legends.
How does Jinx perform during different match durations?
Jinx's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Jinx's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Jinx's performance at different game lengths.