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
Tahm Kench
vs

54.8%
Jinx win rate vs Tahm Kench
Jinx has the edge
104
Games Analyzed
54.8%
Jinx WR
45.2%
Tahm Kench WR
+384
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jinx
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Tahm Kench
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Tahm Kench
Level 1
Jinx
Level 2
Tahm Kench
Level 6
Jinx
1 item
Tahm Kench
1 item
Jinx
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Survive to Scale
Tahm Kench will try to bully you early. Give up CS if needed  your job is to not die. Jinx outscales hard after 2 items. Play for farm, not fights.
Mixed Resistances
Jinx deals AD damage while Tahm Kench deals Mixed. 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.
Range Advantage
Jinx has range advantage. Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench's Weakness
Tahm Kench's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, outscaled late. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Jinx Win Condition
Farm to 3 items, get one reset in teamfight and pentakill
Tahm Kench Win Condition
Win trades with passive stacks, devour saves
Recommended Items
Jinx

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game
Tahm Kench
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
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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