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Jhin

How to beat Jhin

Common role: ADC

A four-shot burst marksman who roots you and snipes from afar.

Best counters vs Jhin

Champions with the highest win rate against Jhin on their main role — real ranked match data, patch 16.14.

  1. 1Tahm KenchTahm Kench61.9%62 games
  2. 2NilahNilah59.3%179 games
  3. 3TwitchTwitch55.6%760 games
  4. 4SennaSenna55.3%1,484 games
  5. 5LockeLocke57.9%32 games
  6. 6KatarinaKatarina55.5%100 games
  7. 7VayneVayne54.1%736 games
  8. 8Aurelion SolAurelion Sol54.7%77 games

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What makes Jhin dangerous

Jhin loads four shots and hits like a truck on the crit-empowered fourth, roots you with a bouncing W, litters lanes with traps, and snipes low targets across the screen with his ultimate. He deals enormous burst but is completely immobile.

How to play against Jhin

Weaknesses to exploit

Abilities & how to counter them

What each of Jhin's abilities does — and how to play around it.

Itemization

Any hard engage or dive punishes him hard. Boots of Swiftness and grievous aside, the answer is mobility and forcing fights during his reload.

This guide covers Jhin's core kit and playstyle — advice that holds up across patches.

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