Who wins Jinx vs Varus Bot Lane in Patch 16.5?

In Patch 16.5 Emerald+ ranked games, Jinx has a 51.2% win rate and Varus has a 48.8% win rate in Bot Lane. Jinx has the statistical edge with a 2.4% win rate advantage.

What is the best build for Jinx against Varus?

The optimal Jinx build starts with Doran's Blade and Health Potion. Core items are Infinity Edge, Phantom Dancer, Bloodthirster with Berserker's Greaves. Run Lethal Tempo from Precision with Domination secondary.

What is the best build for Varus against Jinx?

The optimal Varus build starts with Doran's Blade and Health Potion. Core items are Infinity Edge, Phantom Dancer, Bloodthirster with Berserker's Greaves. Run Lethal Tempo from Precision with Domination secondary.

How do I play the Jinx vs Varus matchup?

Use Meridian Zero's matchup analysis tool for detailed trading patterns, power spike windows, and win conditions for Jinx vs Varus in Bot Lane. Both champions' optimal builds, runes, and skill orders are shown on this page.

Jinx vs Varus Bot Lane

Patch 16.5 · Emerald+ Ranked · Meridian Zero Data

In the Jinx vs Varus Bot Lane matchup on Patch 16.5, Jinx has a 51.2% win rate (S+ tier) while Varus has a 48.8% win rate (B tier) in Emerald+ ranked games. Jinx has the statistical edge with a 2.4% win rate advantage. Below are the optimal builds, runes, and skill orders for both champions in this matchup, sourced from OP.GG Emerald+ data.

Source: OP.GG Emerald+ ranked data, Patch 16.5 · Last updated: March 2026 · Meridian Zero Analytics

Jinx

S+ Tier 51.2% WR

StartDoran's BladeHealth Potion

CoreInfinity EdgePhantom DancerBloodthirster

BootsBerserker's Greaves

SpellsFlashHeal

SkillsQ > W > E

KeystoneLethal Tempo

PrimaryPrecision

SecondaryDomination

Varus

B Tier 48.8% WR