Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.4%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Kog'Mawvs Jinx

SMarksmanMage
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Jinx is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Kog'Maw wins with a 56.6% win rate (+13.2%) over Jinx based on 76 games. Kog'Maw holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kog'Maw build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kog'Maw vs Jinx matchup.

Kog'Maw Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kog'Maw 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.

Compare against an opponent
Jinx - 56.6% win rateJinx(56.6%)
Kog'Maw - 56.6% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
56.6% WR
VS
Jinx vs Kog'Maw matchup - 43.4% win rate
Jinx
43.4% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Jinx Matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Jinx matchup
Winner
Kog'Maw
Matches: 76
56.6%
Win Rate
43.4%
6.3
CS / min
6.7
1,058
DMG / min
818
13,033
Gold / game
13,009
229
Heal / min
178
490
DMG Mitigated / min
374
0.4
CC / min
0.6
54.8%
Early Game WR
45.2%
58.8%
Late Game WR
41.2%

Kog'Maw vs Jinx Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Jinx matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 76 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 56.6% win rate compared to Jinx's 43.4%, giving Kog'Maw a 13.2 percentage point advantage. Kog'Maw dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jinx 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 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kog'Maw players can confidently pick into Jinx and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Jinx away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kog'Maw vs Jinx Laning Phase Breakdown

Kog'Maw wins the laning phase against Jinx in League of Legends

Kog'Maw is favored during the laning phase against Jinx, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kog'Maw holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Kog'Maw
6.7Jinx
Jinx edges out Kog'Maw by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jinx.
Damage
1,058Kog'Maw
818Jinx
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Jinx by 240 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 Kog'Maw's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,033Kog'Maw
13,009Jinx
Kog'Maw and Jinx generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 24 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Kog'Maw
0.6Jinx
Both Kog'Maw and Jinx provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
720Kog'Maw
551Jinx
Kog'Maw vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 168 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kog'Maw 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
Kog'Maw
54.8%
+9.5% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw54.8%
Jinx early game win rateJinx45.2%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
58.8%
+17.6% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw58.8%
Jinx late game win rateJinx41.2%

Kog'Maw dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.8% win rate — a 9.5 percentage point lead over Jinx. This lopsided early game means Kog'Maw can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kog'Maw is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.8% win rate — 17.6 points above Jinx. Extended games heavily favor Kog'Maw, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Kog'Maw Runes Against Jinx

Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs JinxPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kog'Maw rune vs JinxTriumph - best Kog'Maw rune vs JinxLegend: Bloodline - best Kog'Maw rune vs JinxLast Stand - best Kog'Maw rune vs Jinx
Resolve rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs JinxResolve
Conditioning - best Kog'Maw rune vs JinxOvergrowth - best Kog'Maw rune vs Jinx
80.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Kog'Maw to press their advantage against Jinx, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Kog'Maw matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. The table below shows Kog'Maw'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 Kog'Maw build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kog'Maw matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.26%775.81,07114,46460.6%51.2%
41.56%776.198113,75943.3%40.4%
56.58%766.31,05813,03354.8%58.8%
39.66%586.71,20715,88741.2%39.0%
53.70%546.71,23215,56845.0%58.8%
34.00%506.31,24413,83836.8%32.3%
55.32%476.01,01012,97382.3%40.0%
53.66%416.21,25014,53456.3%52.0%
64.10%396.51,09213,01061.9%66.7%
56.76%376.399012,59855.6%57.9%
43.75%325.91,10414,35245.5%42.9%
66.67%276.31,10814,95681.8%56.3%
36.00%256.21,00612,62721.4%54.5%
41.67%246.391612,92020.0%57.1%
54.17%246.190612,09453.9%54.5%
65.22%236.292112,97350.0%81.8%
54.55%227.21,18214,18866.7%46.1%
59.09%226.31,03315,27062.5%57.1%
57.89%196.31,31715,69357.1%58.3%
66.67%186.41,09815,36087.5%50.0%
58.82%176.199112,93850.0%63.6%
58.82%176.01,14312,72055.6%62.5%
57.14%146.41,07610,86562.5%50.0%
64.29%147.21,10413,65362.5%66.7%
53.85%136.41,10513,47566.7%42.9%
25.00%126.01,18815,0540.0%27.3%
33.33%126.51,37213,9720.0%80.0%
50.00%126.11,13815,4450.0%66.7%
45.45%116.81,16911,53157.1%25.0%
18.18%115.979811,04725.0%14.3%
50.00%106.91,00614,80166.7%42.9%
60.00%105.41,15313,32480.0%40.0%
66.67%95.691312,00775.0%60.0%
87.50%86.77959,54283.3%100.0%
75.00%85.789312,53866.7%80.0%
42.86%77.01,13414,46150.0%33.3%
42.86%77.31,09613,7010.0%60.0%
57.14%76.81,20013,664100.0%40.0%
83.33%66.41,27114,8020.0%100.0%
50.00%62.990813,1680.0%60.0%
33.33%66.21,28912,38633.3%33.3%
66.67%66.499511,36550.0%75.0%
83.33%66.31,16613,121100.0%75.0%
40.00%55.51,19116,9950.0%50.0%
40.00%57.393513,12433.3%50.0%
80.00%56.31,21513,7100.0%80.0%
60.00%57.31,16611,64866.7%50.0%

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Kog'Maw vs Jinx - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kog'Maw do against Jinx in League of Legends?

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Jinx matchup with a 56.6% win rate compared to Jinx's 43.4%, a 13.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 76 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Kog'Maw do against Jinx in the early game?

In the early game, Kog'Maw has the advantage against Jinx with a 54.8% win rate versus 45.2%. Kog'Maw players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kog'Maw do against Jinx in the late game?

In the late game, Kog'Maw takes over the Kog'Maw vs Jinx matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to 41.2%. Kog'Maw scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Jinx matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Jinx with a 56.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 13.2 percentage point advantage means Kog'Maw is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 76 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Jinx?

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

What are the best Kog'Maw runes against Jinx?

The best Kog'Maw runes against Jinx use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Kog'Maw vs Jinx matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kog'Maw counter Jinx?

Yes, Kog'Maw has a favorable matchup against Jinx with a 56.6% win rate. Kog'Maw strongly counters Jinx in lane based on current patch 26.5 data.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Jinx?

When playing Kog'Maw against Jinx, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.