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Jinx
Patch 16.2.1
BotDifficulty
Easy
Strength
Early
Mid
Late
Win Condition
Survive the early game and reach 3 items. In teamfights, stay at max rocket range until someone on the enemy team dies. Once procs, use the speed to aggressively kite and clean up the remaining targets.
Playstyle
A scaling hyper-carry who relies on 'resetting' fights. You stay at extreme range until a kill or tower triggers , then you use that speed to chase down the rest of the enemy team.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- +Highest range of any ADC in late game using rockets
- +Extreme snowball potential; one takedown triggers and wins the fight
- +Global execute pressure with to help other lanes
- +Insane objective taking speed once is active
Weaknesses
- -Zero mobility spells; if you get caught without , you're dead
- -Very mana hungry in lane if you spam rockets or
- - takes a moment to arm; it won't stop a jumping assassin instantly
- -Relies heavily on teammates to peel and set up the first kill
Abilities
When you get a takedown or a tower, you gain massive Move Speed and Attack Speed. Use this to reposition or chase. The speed decay is slow, so use it to dodge skillshots while kiting forward.
Your bread and butter. Minigun stacks Attack Speed (up to 3) for close-range DPS. Rockets give range and AoE damage but drain mana and shoot slower. Swap to rockets for poke/teamfights and minigun for towers/all-ins.
A long-range zap that slows and reveals. It has a wind-up time that scales down with Attack Speed. Use it to catch runners or to check brushes safely from a distance.
Three traps that root enemies. They take about 0.7 seconds to arm. Never throw them directly 'at' a moving enemy; throw them in their path or directly under them if they are already CC'd by an ally.
A global rocket that deals damage based on missing health. It deals more damage the further it travels (caps at 1500 units). Use it to execute low-health enemies across the map or to turn the tide of a close duel.
Teamfight Role
Backline Cleanup Carry
Stay in rocket form for 90% of the fight. Focus the closest safe target. Your only goal is to trigger . Once you 'get excited', you become the fastest unit on the board and can reposition to hit priority targets.
If a tank like Zac or Malphite is in your face, swap to minigun to melt them down faster, but only if you aren't at risk of being hit by other enemy CC.
Combos
The Poke Trade
(Rocket) -> Auto-attack ->
Standard lane harass. Use the extra range of to land an auto, then immediately fire while they are trying to trade back. The slow prevents them from chasing you.
The CC Chain
Ally CC -> -> -> (Minigun)
When your support lands a hook or stun, place slightly behind the target. Follow up with for more slow, then shred them with the high Attack Speed of minigun.
The Long Distance Execution
->
At long range, it's hard to hit . Land first to slow them down, making it much easier to confirm the rocket hit.
The Self-Peel All-in
(on self) -> (Minigun) ->
If a melee champion jumps on you, drop at your feet. Stay inside the traps. As they get rooted, use minigun for max DPS and finish with point-blank.
Power Spikes
| Spike | Why |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | gives you more range than almost every other ADC, allowing for free poke and level 2 priority. |
| Level 6 | gives you global kill pressure and a massive burst of execute damage in 2v2 all-ins. |
| Level 9 | At max rank, provides huge bonus range, making you much safer in mid-game skirmishes. |
| Level 11 | Second point in significantly increases the base damage and lowers the cooldown for cross-map snipes. |
| Level 16 | Max rank does terrifying damage to grouped enemies, and your range is at its peak. |
Tips & Tricks
- •Your minigun stacks stay for a short moment after swapping to rockets; use this to fire one fast rocket after attacking a tower.
- • is an instant cast but takes time to 'arm'; it will not stop a LeBlanc W or Lee Sin Q mid-dash if they are already on top of you.
- •Use to check bushes; if it hits someone, it provides vision and makes a distinct sound.
- • deals AoE damage based on the primary target's health; hit the lowest HP person in a crowd to deal the most splash damage.
- •You can use speed to kite TOWARDS an enemy if you know their major cooldowns are down; her chase is unmatched.
- •Switching to rockets mid-air with a minigun auto traveling will not change that specific auto's damage or cost.
Common Mistakes
- ✕Staying in rocket form while being dove→The slower attack speed means lower DPS; you will likely lose the 1v1 because you can't lifesteal or damage fast enough.
- ✕Using as engage tool→You lose your only defensive tool. If the enemy Jungler appears, you have no way to stop their approach.
- ✕Spamming in lane→You will run out of mana quickly and won't be able to swap to rockets when a real fight starts.
- ✕Holding only for snipes→You miss out on guaranteed damage in a close 2v2 bot lane trade that could have secured a kill.
- ✕Ignoring the timer→You might over-extend thinking you're still fast, only for the buff to wear off while you're in a dangerous position.
AI-generated guide • Patch 16.2.1 • Cached