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
Vel'Koz
vs

53.8%
Jinx win rate vs Vel'Koz
Jinx has the edge
236
Games Analyzed
53.8%
Jinx WR
46.2%
Vel'Koz WR
+304
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jinx
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Vel'Koz
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Jinx
Level 2
Vel'Koz
Level 6
Jinx
1 item
Vel'Koz
1 item
Vel'Koz
2 items
Jinx
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Jinx is strongest late game while Vel'Koz peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Jinx deals AD damage while Vel'Koz deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Vel'Koz's Weakness
Vel'Koz's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, R is interruptible. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Jinx Win Condition
Farm to 3 items, get one reset in teamfight and pentakill
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
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 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 Jinx's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Jinx's sustain/autos
Jinx's Worst Matchups
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