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
Vel'Koz
vs

48.8%
Jhin win rate vs Vel'Koz
Skill matchup — could go either way
340
Games Analyzed
48.8%
Jhin WR
51.2%
Vel'Koz WR
-94
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jhin
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Vel'Koz
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Jhin
Level 1
Vel'Koz
Level 6
Jhin
1 item
Vel'Koz
1 item
Jhin
4th shot
Vel'Koz
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 Vel'Koz deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
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
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
Recommended Items
Jhin

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Vel'Koz's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Vel'Koz's burst
Vel'Koz

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
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
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