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
Katarina
vs

45.3%
Jinx win rate vs Katarina
Katarina has the edge
225
Games Analyzed
45.3%
Jinx WR
54.7%
Katarina WR
-373
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jinx
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Jinx
Level 2
Katarina
Level 3
Katarina
Level 6
Jinx
1 item
Katarina
1 item
Jinx
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Jinx is strongest late game while Katarina peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Jinx deals AD damage while Katarina deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Sustained vs Burst
Katarina wants to combo and disengage. Jinx wins extended trades. Don't let Katarina get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Range Advantage
Jinx has range advantage. Katarina should look for short trades when Jinx uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
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
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Recommended Items
Jinx

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game
Katarina

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Zhonya'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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