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
Jinx
VS
Champion 2
Karthus
vs
44.2%
Jinx win rate vs Karthus
Karthus hard counters Jinx
687
Games Analyzed
44.2%
Jinx WR
55.8%
Karthus WR
-460
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jinx
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Karthus
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesDark Harvest / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Jinx
Level 2
Karthus
Level 6
Jinx
1 item
Karthus
1 item
Jinx
3 items
Karthus
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Jinx is strongest late game while Karthus peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Jinx deals AD damage while Karthus deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a sustained style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Jinx's Weakness
Jinx's main weakness: No mobility, assassins, hard engage. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Jinx Win Condition
Farm to 3 items, get one reset in teamfight and pentakill
Karthus Win Condition
R global damage, passive keeps dealing damage after death
Recommended Items
Jinx
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 Karthus's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Karthus's burst
Karthus
Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game
Shadowflame
Core
Build every game
Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Jinx's AD damage
Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Jinx's sustain/autos
Jinx's Worst Matchups
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