Vayne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.1%
Pick Rate
7.4%

Vaynevs Jinx

FMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.9
Matches139,310
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vayne vs Jinx is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Jinx wins with a 51.9% win rate (+3.8%) over Vayne based on 106 games. Jinx wins the early laning phase while Vayne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vayne vs Jinx matchup.

Vayne Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vayne 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 - 48.1% win rateJinx(48.1%)
Vayne - 48.1% win rate in this matchup
Vayne
48.1% WR
VS
Jinx vs Vayne matchup - 51.9% win rate
Jinx
51.9% WR

Who Wins the Vayne vs Jinx Matchup?

Jinx wins the Vayne vs Jinx matchup
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 106
48.1%
Win Rate
51.9%
6.2
CS / min
6.9
779
DMG / min
930
12,949
Gold / game
14,136
208
Heal / min
181
490
DMG Mitigated / min
415
0.3
CC / min
0.6
45.8%
Early Game WR
54.2%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vayne vs Jinx Matchup Summary

The Vayne vs Jinx matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 106 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Vayne's 48.1%, giving Jinx a 3.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jinx controls the early laning stage, but Vayne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jinx needs to press advantages before Vayne reaches their power spikes, while Vayne should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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. While Jinx is slightly favored, Vayne can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Jinx's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vayne vs Jinx Laning Phase Breakdown

Jinx wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

Jinx is favored during the laning phase against Vayne, 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.

Farming
6.2Vayne
6.9Jinx
Jinx edges out Vayne by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jinx.
Damage
779Vayne
930Jinx
Jinx heavily out-damages Vayne by 151 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vayne 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
12,949Vayne
14,136Jinx
Jinx generates a commanding 1,187 more gold per game than Vayne. This substantial economic advantage means Jinx consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vayne should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Vayne
0.6Jinx
Both Vayne 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
698Vayne
596Jinx
Vayne heals and mitigates 102 more damage per minute than Jinx, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vayne to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Jinx.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jinx
54.2%
+8.3% advantage
Vayne early game win rateVayne45.8%
Jinx early game win rateJinx54.2%
Late Game
Vayne
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vayne late game win rateVayne50.0%
Jinx late game win rateJinx50.0%

Jinx dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.2% win rate — a 8.3 percentage point lead over Vayne. This lopsided early game means Jinx can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Vayne at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Jinx. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Jinx has the edge early, but Vayne 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 Vayne Runes Against Jinx

Precision rune tree - Vayne primary runes vs JinxPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Vayne rune vs JinxTriumph - best Vayne rune vs JinxLegend: Alacrity - best Vayne rune vs JinxCoup de Grace - best Vayne rune vs Jinx
Resolve rune tree - Vayne secondary runes vs JinxResolve
Conditioning - best Vayne rune vs JinxOvergrowth - best Vayne rune vs Jinx
53.1% WR

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


Vayne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Vayne'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 Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vayne matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.36%1436.173412,78843.9%43.0%
48.09%1316.081312,68644.8%50.7%
47.11%1216.579812,79351.8%43.1%
41.59%1135.874812,06144.0%39.7%
47.75%1116.183512,49245.6%50.0%
48.11%1066.277912,94945.8%50.0%
50.52%976.187313,22350.0%50.9%
62.34%786.387513,96861.8%62.8%
58.33%486.593212,56861.9%55.6%
39.58%486.184312,29238.1%40.7%
39.53%436.188513,45415.8%58.3%
38.89%366.477012,72750.0%30.0%
42.86%355.789413,03950.0%38.1%
47.06%345.971311,98740.0%52.6%
40.63%325.865511,87829.4%53.3%
42.86%286.685414,30936.4%47.1%
46.15%266.095312,87841.7%50.0%
42.31%266.479912,51141.7%42.9%
40.00%256.077512,77520.0%53.3%
44.00%255.653710,45030.8%58.3%
75.00%246.389713,78072.7%76.9%
40.91%226.16429,68320.0%58.3%
63.64%226.281012,48760.0%66.7%
68.42%195.71,00014,84225.0%80.0%
38.89%186.274011,13150.0%30.0%
47.06%176.195113,19360.0%41.7%
64.71%177.11,06510,24858.3%80.0%
43.75%166.283913,39250.0%40.0%
43.75%166.397811,68857.1%33.3%
46.67%155.885811,74433.3%55.6%
66.67%156.59019,31866.7%66.7%
66.67%156.092010,90942.9%87.5%
53.33%156.51,01812,46562.5%42.9%
66.67%156.91,30715,28166.7%66.7%
23.08%136.01,01812,91660.0%0.0%
46.15%135.568211,44937.5%60.0%
53.85%136.490313,03466.7%42.9%
50.00%126.21,02412,71050.0%50.0%
25.00%126.078611,72425.0%25.0%
50.00%127.289010,08237.5%75.0%
50.00%126.283310,20775.0%0.0%
50.00%126.21,14612,89842.9%60.0%
58.33%126.084212,17860.0%57.1%
27.27%116.67039,29414.3%50.0%
54.55%117.384215,25933.3%62.5%
54.55%116.26979,84260.0%50.0%
36.36%115.61,27710,56860.0%16.7%
30.00%105.996711,11333.3%25.0%
70.00%106.61,12313,022100.0%62.5%
70.00%106.597112,45260.0%80.0%
44.44%96.089214,39250.0%40.0%
55.56%95.787813,141100.0%33.3%
66.67%95.895313,93166.7%66.7%
77.78%95.678915,1590.0%77.8%
44.44%95.669211,54542.9%50.0%
33.33%96.98079,64050.0%20.0%
22.22%95.86478,56133.3%0.0%
55.56%96.31,04215,53250.0%57.1%
62.50%86.11,15517,47050.0%66.7%
25.00%86.394912,24533.3%20.0%
25.00%85.25759,93850.0%16.7%
75.00%82.281912,30166.7%80.0%
75.00%85.255611,55666.7%80.0%
75.00%87.27628,980100.0%33.3%
75.00%85.876913,349100.0%60.0%
57.14%76.17479,52060.0%50.0%
28.57%74.868010,52233.3%25.0%
71.43%76.395213,3200.0%83.3%
28.57%75.770611,2610.0%50.0%
28.57%76.775311,27425.0%33.3%
57.14%76.888113,98050.0%60.0%
33.33%65.252411,0470.0%50.0%
50.00%65.97609,98933.3%66.7%
66.67%65.36999,09175.0%50.0%
66.67%66.896313,360100.0%50.0%
33.33%64.763012,3750.0%33.3%
16.67%65.673911,4730.0%50.0%
66.67%66.486711,48250.0%100.0%
33.33%64.496412,7940.0%40.0%
16.67%65.25858,2640.0%50.0%
33.33%66.190414,2660.0%50.0%
20.00%55.91,05313,5650.0%33.3%
60.00%56.91,23310,7300.0%100.0%
40.00%56.381111,359100.0%25.0%
20.00%55.988612,7340.0%33.3%
40.00%56.31,13214,904100.0%25.0%
0.00%57.185313,2270.0%0.0%
60.00%56.61,08816,12050.0%66.7%
40.00%56.87839,69066.7%0.0%
40.00%51.079513,1890.0%66.7%
60.00%56.21,21314,9630.0%75.0%

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Vayne vs Jinx - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vayne do against Jinx in League of Legends?

Jinx wins the Vayne vs Jinx matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to Vayne's 48.1%, a 3.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 106 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Vayne do against Jinx in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Vayne with a 54.2% win rate versus 45.8%. Jinx players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vayne do against Jinx in the late game?

In the late game, Vayne takes over the Vayne vs Jinx matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vayne vs Jinx matchup?

Jinx wins the matchup against Vayne with a 51.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 3.8 percentage point advantage means Jinx is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 106 games analyzed.

What is the best Vayne build against Jinx?

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

What are the best Vayne runes against Jinx?

The best Vayne runes against Jinx use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 53.1% win rate in the Vayne vs Jinx matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vayne counter Jinx?

No, Vayne struggles against Jinx with only a 48.1% win rate. Jinx has the advantage in this matchup. Vayne players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jinx's lead.

How do I play Vayne against Jinx?

When playing Vayne against Jinx, play cautiously and avoid Jinx's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Jinx in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.