Karthus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.9%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Karthusvs Jinx

SMage
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karthus vs Jinx is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Jinx wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Karthus based on 5 games. Jinx holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Karthus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Karthus vs Jinx matchup.

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Karthus Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Karthus 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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Karthus - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Karthus
20.0% WR
VS
Jinx vs Karthus matchup - 80.0% win rate
Jinx
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Karthus vs Jinx Matchup?

Jinx wins the Karthus vs Jinx matchup
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
5.3
CS / min
7.4
934
DMG / min
1,229
11,786
Gold / game
16,326
40
Heal / min
173
402
DMG Mitigated / min
338
0.9
CC / min
0.7
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Karthus vs Jinx Matchup Summary

The Karthus vs Jinx matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 20.0%, giving Jinx a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Jinx dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Karthus players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Jinx leads by 2.1 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx has a strong advantage in this matchup. Karthus players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Jinx 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.

Karthus vs Jinx Laning Phase Breakdown

Jinx wins the laning phase against Karthus in League of Legends

Jinx is favored during the laning phase against Karthus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Jinx holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.3Karthus
7.4Jinx
Jinx significantly out-farms Karthus by 2.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 32 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Jinx a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Karthus players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
934Karthus
1,229Jinx
Jinx heavily out-damages Karthus by 295 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Karthus should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Jinx's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,786Karthus
16,326Jinx
Jinx generates a commanding 4,539 more gold per game than Karthus. This substantial economic advantage means Jinx consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Karthus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Karthus
0.7Jinx
Both Karthus and Jinx 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
442Karthus
511Jinx
Jinx heals and mitigates 70 more damage per minute than Karthus, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Jinx to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Karthus.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jinx
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Karthus early game win rateKarthus33.3%
Jinx early game win rateJinx66.7%
Late Game
Jinx
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Karthus late game win rateKarthus0.0%
Jinx late game win rateJinx100.0%

Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Karthus. This lopsided early game means Jinx 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Karthus. Extended games heavily favor Jinx, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Jinx holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Karthus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Karthus Runes Against Jinx

Sorcery rune tree - Karthus primary runes vs JinxSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Karthus rune vs JinxAxiom Arcanist - best Karthus rune vs JinxTranscendence - best Karthus rune vs JinxGathering Storm - best Karthus rune vs Jinx
Inspiration rune tree - Karthus secondary runes vs JinxInspiration
Cash Back - best Karthus rune vs JinxCosmic Insight - best Karthus rune vs Jinx
100.0% WR

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


Karthus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Karthus'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 Karthus build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Karthus matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
64.71%171.61,30714,66766.7%64.3%
61.54%131.41,26816,483100.0%54.5%
38.46%131.71,13714,45550.0%33.3%
53.85%131.289010,32966.7%42.9%
66.67%127.01,13812,77283.3%50.0%
50.00%126.81,06013,5260.0%66.7%
66.67%121.21,22315,65033.3%77.8%
54.55%111.493212,47820.0%83.3%
54.55%111.31,25216,58775.0%42.9%
30.00%101.21,05811,5090.0%60.0%
77.78%96.91,58016,28933.3%100.0%
77.78%91.11,46516,15150.0%85.7%
50.00%81.41,36413,21550.0%50.0%
62.50%82.11,29411,38950.0%75.0%
75.00%81.71,19514,4940.0%85.7%
62.50%80.91,03211,64366.7%60.0%
0.00%81.29159,7700.0%0.0%
100.00%81.31,14611,386100.0%100.0%
71.43%75.91,21011,767100.0%60.0%
42.86%73.81,20014,23566.7%25.0%
50.00%61.81,15115,1510.0%60.0%
50.00%66.81,05414,8930.0%60.0%
33.33%65.61,01311,5230.0%100.0%
66.67%66.31,18714,6750.0%80.0%
40.00%50.91,14013,258100.0%25.0%
60.00%56.31,26410,41750.0%66.7%
40.00%50.91,00613,487100.0%25.0%
20.00%55.393411,78633.3%0.0%
40.00%51.21,37916,148100.0%25.0%
20.00%54.39793,1650.0%100.0%
60.00%51.31,04614,377100.0%50.0%
25.00%41.41,38413,8210.0%33.3%
25.00%42.31,12113,8860.0%33.3%
100.00%21.51,21814,599100.0%100.0%

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Karthus vs Jinx - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karthus do against Jinx in League of Legends?

Jinx wins the Karthus vs Jinx matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Karthus do against Jinx in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Karthus with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Jinx players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Karthus do against Jinx in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Karthus vs Jinx matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Karthus vs Jinx matchup?

Jinx wins the matchup against Karthus with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Karthus build against Jinx?

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

What are the best Karthus runes against Jinx?

The best Karthus runes against Jinx use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Karthus vs Jinx matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Karthus counter Jinx?

No, Karthus struggles against Jinx with only a 20.0% win rate. Jinx has the advantage in this matchup. Karthus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jinx's lead.

How do I play Karthus against Jinx?

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