Katarinavs Jhin
Katarina vs Jhin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Jhin wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Katarina based on 12 games. Katarina wins the early laning phase while Jhin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Katarina build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Katarina vs Jhin matchup.
Katarina Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Katarina 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.
Who Wins the Katarina vs Jhin Matchup?
Katarina vs Jhin Matchup Summary
The Katarina vs Jhin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Jhin wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Katarina's 33.3%, giving Jhin a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Katarina controls the early laning stage, but Jhin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Katarina needs to press advantages before Jhin reaches their power spikes, while Jhin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jhin leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jhin has a strong advantage in this matchup. Katarina players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Jhin 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.
Katarina vs Jhin Laning Phase Breakdown
Jhin is favored during the laning phase against Katarina, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Jhin holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Katarina50.0%
Jhin50.0%Katarina25.0%Jhin75.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Katarina and Jhin, with Katarina holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Jhin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Katarina. Extended games heavily favor Jhin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Katarina has the edge early, but Jhin gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Katarina Runes Against Jhin
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Katarina the best tools to compete against Jhin in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Katarina matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. The table below shows Katarina'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 Katarina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.43% | 87 | 6.1 | 957 | 12,692 | 55.3% | 44.9% | |
| 42.19% | 64 | 5.8 | 801 | 11,907 | 42.9% | 41.7% | |
| 51.56% | 64 | 5.8 | 968 | 12,753 | 46.4% | 55.6% | |
| 48.33% | 60 | 5.9 | 807 | 11,968 | 39.4% | 59.3% | |
| 45.45% | 55 | 5.6 | 881 | 11,491 | 41.9% | 50.0% | |
| 54.72% | 53 | 6.3 | 875 | 11,850 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.38% | 52 | 6.1 | 894 | 10,867 | 43.8% | 35.0% | |
| 46.15% | 52 | 6.2 | 904 | 12,610 | 46.1% | 46.1% | |
| 54.00% | 50 | 5.8 | 883 | 12,945 | 60.0% | 51.4% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 6.4 | 1,054 | 12,747 | 43.3% | 60.0% | |
| 55.10% | 49 | 6.0 | 968 | 11,962 | 46.4% | 66.7% | |
| 48.98% | 49 | 5.7 | 972 | 11,428 | 53.9% | 43.5% | |
| 36.73% | 49 | 5.7 | 927 | 11,487 | 42.3% | 30.4% | |
| 43.48% | 46 | 6.0 | 921 | 11,855 | 41.7% | 45.5% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 5.9 | 926 | 12,715 | 63.2% | 45.8% | |
| 37.21% | 43 | 5.9 | 855 | 12,183 | 30.0% | 43.5% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 5.9 | 816 | 11,750 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 5.6 | 860 | 11,768 | 55.6% | 54.5% | |
| 69.23% | 39 | 5.8 | 1,044 | 14,288 | 71.4% | 68.0% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 6.2 | 985 | 13,393 | 31.3% | 58.8% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 5.6 | 932 | 12,292 | 66.7% | 47.1% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 5.5 | 833 | 11,938 | 28.6% | 52.9% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 6.3 | 947 | 12,407 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 5.6 | 914 | 10,326 | 33.3% | 54.5% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 5.6 | 812 | 12,518 | 53.9% | 33.3% | |
| 32.00% | 25 | 6.2 | 937 | 11,882 | 43.8% | 11.1% | |
| 27.27% | 22 | 6.2 | 948 | 12,582 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 6.2 | 980 | 12,990 | 80.0% | 45.5% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.5 | 827 | 11,115 | 55.6% | 36.4% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.0 | 990 | 14,849 | 66.7% | 52.9% | |
| 84.21% | 19 | 5.8 | 1,160 | 14,316 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 5.6 | 909 | 12,689 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.3 | 887 | 11,989 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.1 | 868 | 12,221 | 55.6% | 25.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 5.4 | 796 | 12,222 | 80.0% | 58.3% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 5.3 | 924 | 12,147 | 37.5% | 55.6% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.1 | 864 | 13,424 | 83.3% | 40.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.8 | 1,003 | 12,261 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.4 | 854 | 11,650 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 6.2 | 934 | 12,921 | 87.5% | 60.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.6 | 953 | 13,522 | 80.0% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.1 | 570 | 11,082 | 42.9% | 20.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.0 | 971 | 14,479 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.8 | 961 | 13,523 | 60.0% | 28.6% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 5.6 | 897 | 14,211 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.1 | 898 | 11,960 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 5.3 | 999 | 13,854 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.5 | 901 | 12,165 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.6 | 869 | 11,875 | 71.4% | 25.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.1 | 1,040 | 13,777 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 1,097 | 11,015 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.1 | 1,042 | 13,260 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 940 | 15,079 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 838 | 11,985 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.2 | 691 | 9,687 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.6 | 839 | 10,615 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.0 | 1,060 | 12,091 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.4 | 905 | 14,341 | 66.7% | 16.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 1,108 | 14,222 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 942 | 11,665 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 5.2 | 841 | 13,942 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.7 | 1,109 | 11,975 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 5.2 | 787 | 12,129 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.4 | 1,067 | 10,426 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.4 | 716 | 11,269 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.9 | 1,067 | 11,298 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 777 | 12,713 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.9 | 1,074 | 9,577 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.2 | 712 | 13,351 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.7 | 903 | 15,664 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.9 | 970 | 11,618 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 775 | 10,958 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.8 | 1,018 | 9,901 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.4 | 966 | 11,777 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 961 | 11,727 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 1,302 | 14,255 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Katarina vs Jhin - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Katarina do against Jhin in League of Legends?
Jhin wins the Katarina vs Jhin matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Katarina's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.
How does Katarina do against Jhin in the early game?
In the early game, Katarina has the advantage against Jhin with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Katarina players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Katarina do against Jhin in the late game?
In the late game, Jhin takes over the Katarina vs Jhin matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Jhin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Katarina vs Jhin matchup?
Jhin wins the matchup against Katarina with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Jhin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.
What is the best Katarina build against Jhin?
The best Katarina build against Jhin includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Katarina runes against Jhin?
The best Katarina runes against Jhin use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Katarina vs Jhin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Katarina counter Jhin?
No, Katarina struggles against Jhin with only a 33.3% win rate. Jhin has the advantage in this matchup. Katarina players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jhin's lead.
How do I play Katarina against Jhin?
When playing Katarina against Jhin, play cautiously and avoid Jhin's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Jhin has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.