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
Xerath
vs

45.4%
Jinx win rate vs Xerath
Xerath has the edge
458
Games Analyzed
45.4%
Jinx WR
54.6%
Xerath WR
-367
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jinx
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Jinx
Level 2
Xerath
Level 6
Jinx
1 item
Xerath
1 item
Xerath
2 items
Jinx
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Jinx is strongest late game while Xerath peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Jinx deals AD damage while Xerath deals AP. 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
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
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 Xerath's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Xerath's burst
Xerath

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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