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
Varus
vs

50.4%
Jhin win rate vs Varus
Skill matchup — could go either way
3,411
Games Analyzed
50.4%
Jhin WR
49.6%
Varus WR
+29
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jhin
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Jhin
Level 1
Varus
Level 6
Jhin
1 item
Varus
1 item
Jhin
4th shot
Varus
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 Varus deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Varus's Weakness
Varus's main weakness: No mobility, assassins, all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Jhin Win Condition
4th shot execute, W root follow-up, R long-range snipe
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Recommended Items
Jhin

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game
Varus
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Luden's Tempest
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
Varus's Worst Matchups
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