Historical snapshot: patch 26.10

Champion Matchups

Historical champion win rates and counters. These results do not describe the current patch.

Recorded: 17 May 2026. Legacy code attributes this snapshot to Lolalytics. Source URL, rank, region and collection method were not saved; provenance is unverified.

Champion 1

Jhin

Champion 2

Katarina

43.3%

Jhin win rate vs Katarina (bottom snapshot)

Katarina had the higher recorded win rate

261

Recorded Sample Games

43.3%

Jhin WR

56.7%

Katarina WR

The opposing percentage is 100% minus the recorded win rate, not an independent sample. Game count alone does not establish reliability.

Legacy strategy notes below use fixed profiles and generic rules, not game measurements. They have not been reviewed for the current patch.

Power Spike Timeline

Jhin Level 1

Katarina Level 3

Katarina Level 6

Jhin 1 item

Katarina 1 item

Jhin 4th shot

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 Katarina 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.

Range Advantage

Jhin has range advantage. Katarina should look for short trades when Jhin uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.

Exploit Jhin's Weakness

Jhin's main weakness: No attack speed scaling, immobile during R, assassins. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Jhin Win Condition

4th shot execute, W root follow-up, R long-range snipe

Katarina Win Condition

Roam, get resets, snowball through kills

Legacy Item Suggestions

Jhin

Infinity Edge

Core

Build every game

Rapid Firecannon