Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Jhin
VS
Champion 2
Kai'Sa
vs

50.2%
Jhin win rate vs Kai'Sa
Skill matchup — could go either way
6,885
Games Analyzed
50.2%
Jhin WR
49.8%
Kai'Sa WR
+19
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jhin
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Kai'Sa
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Jhin
Level 1
Kai'Sa
Level 6
Jhin
1 item
Jhin
4th shot
Kai'Sa
Q evolve
Kai'Sa
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Jhin deals AD damage while Kai'Sa deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Kai'Sa's Weakness
Kai'Sa's main weakness: Short range, weak early, needs evolves to function. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Jhin Win Condition
4th shot execute, W root follow-up, R long-range snipe
Kai'Sa Win Condition
Evolve abilities, R into backline or R for safety, hybrid damage
Recommended Items
Jhin

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game
Kai'Sa
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Jhin's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Jhin's sustain/autos

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Jhin's Worst Matchups
Kai'Sa's Worst Matchups
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