Katarinavs Jinx
Katarina vs Jinx is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Jinx wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Katarina based on 12 games. Jinx holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Katarina build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Katarina vs Jinx 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 Jinx Matchup?
Katarina vs Jinx Matchup Summary
The Katarina vs Jinx matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Katarina's 33.3%, giving Jinx a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Jinx dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Katarina players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jinx leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx 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 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.
Katarina vs Jinx Laning Phase Breakdown
Jinx is favored during the laning phase against Katarina, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Jinx holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Katarina42.9%
Jinx57.1%Katarina20.0%Jinx80.0%Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Katarina. 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Katarina. 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. Katarina players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Katarina Runes Against Jinx
Inspiration
Domination
The Inspiration and Domination rune setup gives Katarina the best tools to compete against Jinx 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 Jinx - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Katarina do against Jinx in League of Legends?
Jinx wins the Katarina vs Jinx 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 Jinx in the early game?
In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Katarina with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Jinx players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Katarina do against Jinx in the late game?
In the late game, Jinx takes over the Katarina vs Jinx matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Katarina vs Jinx matchup?
Jinx 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 Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.
What is the best Katarina build against Jinx?
The best Katarina build against Jinx includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Katarina runes against Jinx?
The best Katarina runes against Jinx use the Inspiration primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Katarina vs Jinx matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Katarina counter Jinx?
No, Katarina struggles against Jinx with only a 33.3% win rate. Jinx has the advantage in this matchup. Katarina players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jinx's lead.
How do I play Katarina against Jinx?
When playing Katarina 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.