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
Smolder
vs

49.7%
Jinx win rate vs Smolder
Skill matchup — could go either way
12,056
Games Analyzed
49.7%
Jinx WR
50.3%
Smolder WR
-20
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jinx
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Smolder
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Jinx
Level 2
Smolder
Level 6
Jinx
1 item
Smolder
25 stacks
Smolder
225 stacks
Jinx
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Jinx is strongest late game while Smolder peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Jinx deals AD damage while Smolder deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
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
Smolder Win Condition
Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster
Recommended Items
Jinx

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game
Smolder

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
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
Smolder's Worst Matchups
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