How to Play Protector Jinx
A stage-by-stage plan for Protector Jinx: opener, when to level and roll for Jinx, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 38.6%
- Avg place
- 5.22
- 1st place
- 3.5%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 114
How to level and roll with Protector Jinx
Fast 8Protector Jinx is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Jinx. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 3-5 | 7 | Level | Level to 7 while staying on interest. |
| 4-1 | 8 | Roll down | Level to 8 and roll down to find Jinx and the 4-cost core. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Stop rolling once the board is stable and rebuild your economy. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Push level | Push to 9 when you have the gold to add a 5-cost or extra trait. |
Protector Jinx early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Protector Jinx yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Jinx.
Rolling odds for Protector Jinx
Jinx is easiest to find around level 8. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Protector Jinx positioning
A starting board for Protector Jinx. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Jinx on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it.
- Split Jinx and Ahri across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- K'Sante, Poppy, and Neeko hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Rell and Neeko in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Protector Jinx
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Jinx and Ahri) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 80% of comps of the same board size
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 8 at stage 4-1.
Itemization
Build Giant Slayer, Infinity Edge, and Radiant Spear of Shojin on Jinx.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Protector Jinx.
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How to play Protector Jinx – FAQ (TFT Set 15)
How do you play Protector Jinx?
Protector Jinx is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Jinx. Corner Jinx on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it. Build Giant Slayer, Infinity Edge, and Radiant Spear of Shojin on Jinx.
When should I roll down for Protector Jinx?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Protector Jinx finds Jinx and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Jinx?
Roll for Jinx at level 8. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
Is Protector Jinx a reroll comp?
No. Protector Jinx is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Protector Jinx?
Corner Jinx on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it. Split Jinx and Ahri across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. K'Sante, Poppy, and Neeko hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Rell and Neeko in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Protector Jinx?
Protector Jinx has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Jinx.