Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Kog'Mawvs Jinx

AMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Jinx is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kog'Maw wins with a 55.3% win rate (+10.6%) over Jinx based on 85 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.

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Jinx - 55.3% win rateJinx(55.3%)
Kog'Maw - 55.3% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
55.3% WR
VS
Jinx vs Kog'Maw matchup - 44.7% win rate
Jinx
44.7% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Jinx Matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Jinx matchup
Winner
Kog'Maw
Matches: 85
55.3%
Win Rate
44.7%
6.4
CS / min
6.6
1,053
DMG / min
874
13,557
Gold / game
13,458
232
Heal / min
180
549
DMG Mitigated / min
380
0.3
CC / min
0.7
52.6%
Early Game WR
47.4%
57.5%
Late Game WR
42.5%

Kog'Maw vs Jinx Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Jinx matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 85 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 55.3% win rate compared to Jinx's 44.7%, giving Kog'Maw a 10.6 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
6.4Kog'Maw
6.6Jinx
Kog'Maw and Jinx farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,053Kog'Maw
874Jinx
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Jinx by 179 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
13,557Kog'Maw
13,458Jinx
Kog'Maw and Jinx generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 99 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Kog'Maw
0.7Jinx
Jinx provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kog'Maw, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jinx coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
781Kog'Maw
561Jinx
Kog'Maw vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 221 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
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw52.6%
Jinx early game win rateJinx47.4%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
57.5%
+14.9% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw57.5%
Jinx late game win rateJinx42.5%

Kog'Maw dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 5.3 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 57.5% win rate — 14.9 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 JinxPresence of Mind - best Kog'Maw rune vs JinxLegend: Alacrity - best Kog'Maw rune vs JinxCut Down - best Kog'Maw rune vs Jinx
Inspiration rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs JinxInspiration
Cash Back - best Kog'Maw rune vs JinxApproach Velocity - best Kog'Maw rune vs Jinx
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration 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 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.90%986.095212,68638.3%51.0%
52.81%896.31,07913,99762.2%46.1%
55.29%855.81,01413,78953.1%56.6%
55.29%856.41,05313,55752.6%57.5%
57.41%546.31,07813,35238.1%69.7%
43.40%536.71,07613,77354.2%34.5%
48.08%526.11,00013,55437.5%52.8%
57.78%456.61,17415,13958.8%57.1%
43.18%446.01,13413,81738.9%46.1%
48.65%376.31,07112,94331.6%66.7%
54.29%356.31,10014,23266.7%47.8%
47.06%346.21,13714,93066.7%31.6%
61.29%316.01,06113,35257.1%64.7%
56.67%305.91,08014,23742.9%68.8%
75.86%296.21,25114,31492.3%62.5%
51.85%276.21,03913,40836.4%62.5%
43.48%236.598313,48712.5%60.0%
47.37%196.592013,51466.7%38.5%
38.89%186.31,08615,03425.0%42.9%
43.75%166.494912,62250.0%37.5%
66.67%156.191712,02480.0%60.0%
60.00%156.21,19715,17283.3%44.4%
71.43%146.11,16113,63380.0%66.7%
42.86%146.31,18514,44150.0%40.0%
42.86%145.81,21314,9320.0%50.0%
38.46%136.894712,84840.0%37.5%
53.85%136.31,26013,63250.0%55.6%
38.46%136.81,04513,11116.7%57.1%
61.54%136.41,05413,72557.1%66.7%
38.46%137.01,21412,96825.0%44.4%
58.33%126.790512,59450.0%66.7%
33.33%125.91,01613,26860.0%14.3%
36.36%116.689010,85016.7%60.0%
30.00%106.595413,65250.0%16.7%
50.00%106.095411,24433.3%75.0%
55.56%97.51,31414,16650.0%60.0%
66.67%96.31,16512,96133.3%83.3%
25.00%86.21,09814,46933.3%20.0%
71.43%75.01,30513,49633.3%100.0%
16.67%66.495310,8500.0%33.3%
33.33%66.295511,74250.0%0.0%
33.33%66.31,03211,4970.0%40.0%
66.67%66.51,10614,531100.0%60.0%
33.33%65.699112,19450.0%25.0%
60.00%57.01,29414,316100.0%50.0%
80.00%56.81,18313,57766.7%100.0%
60.00%56.284711,70366.7%50.0%
0.00%51.91,1217,6680.0%0.0%
60.00%55.01,07212,4760.0%75.0%
100.00%56.71,27614,852100.0%100.0%
40.00%56.11,24312,5160.0%66.7%
20.00%56.89837,4160.0%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 55.3% win rate compared to Jinx's 44.7%, a 10.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 85 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Kog'Maw has the advantage against Jinx with a 52.6% win rate versus 47.4%. 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 57.5% win rate compared to 42.5%. 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 55.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 10.6 percentage point advantage means Kog'Maw is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 85 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 Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 55.3% win rate. Kog'Maw strongly counters Jinx in lane based on current patch 26.7 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.