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Jhin Counters

Jhin

Jhin, the Virtuoso

Who beats Jhin in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Bot
  • Marksman
  • Mage
  • Ranged · 550 range
  • 330 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Jhin

These champions have the tools to beat Jhin.

  1. Samira
    Samira

    Samira dashes onto Jhin and blocks his shots and ultimate with Blade Whirl.

  2. Draven
    Draven

    Draven wins early trades while Jhin reloads between his four shots.

  3. Lucian
    Lucian

    Lucian dashes onto Jhin and bursts him while he reloads.

  4. Tristana
    Tristana

    Tristana jumps onto Jhin and wins all-ins while he reloads.

Worst picks against Jhin

Jhin usually wins these matchups.

  1. Kog'Maw
    Kog'Maw

    Jhin pokes Kog'Maw with his fourth shot and roots him with Deadly Flourish.

  2. Twitch
    Twitch

    Jhin's traps and root catch Twitch when he comes out of stealth.

  3. Aphelios
    Aphelios

    Jhin outranges Aphelios and roots him with Deadly Flourish.

  4. Sivir
    Sivir

    Jhin pokes Sivir with his fourth shot and roots her.

How to counter Jhin

  1. Trade when he is reloading after his fourth shot.

  2. Avoid getting hit by his marked root (Deadly Flourish).

  3. Dodge Curtain Call by moving sideways.

  4. Dive him with gap closers; he has no dash.

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Samira, Draven, Lucian and Tristana are strong picks against Jhin. Samira dashes onto Jhin and blocks his shots and ultimate with Blade Whirl.
Jhin usually has the advantage against Kog'Maw, Twitch, Aphelios and Sivir, so avoid those picks when Jhin is likely in the bot lane.
Trade when he is reloading after his fourth shot. Avoid getting hit by his marked root (Deadly Flourish).
Jhin has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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