How to Play Zaun Jinx
A stage-by-stage plan for Zaun Jinx: opener, when to level and roll for Jinx, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 58.2%
- Avg place
- 4.19
- 1st place
- 7.4%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 935
How to level and roll with Zaun Jinx
3-cost rerollZaun Jinx is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Jinx and Dr. Mundo reach 3 stars. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-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. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Jinx and Dr. Mundo hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Jinx and Dr. Mundo hit 3 stars. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Jinx. |
Zaun Jinx early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Zaun Jinx yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Jinx.
Rolling odds for Zaun Jinx
Your 3-star targets are Jinx and Dr. Mundo. Level 7 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Zaun Jinx positioning
A starting board for Zaun 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 Lucian & Senna on the back line and put Singed in front of it.
- Split Lucian & Senna and Jinx across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Singed, Warwick, and Dr. Mundo hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Blitzcrank and Vi 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 Zaun Jinx
Strengths
- Average place better than 68% of comps of the same board size
- Big power spike once Jinx and Dr. Mundo hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Jinx and Warwick) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Jinx and Dr. Mundo
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Jinx and Dr. Mundo are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Red Buff, Deathblade, and Bloodthirster 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 Zaun Jinx.
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How to play Zaun Jinx – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Zaun Jinx?
Zaun Jinx is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Jinx and Dr. Mundo reach 3 stars. Corner Lucian & Senna on the back line and put Singed in front of it. Build Red Buff, Deathblade, and Bloodthirster on Jinx.
When should I roll down for Zaun Jinx?
Zaun Jinx doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Jinx and Dr. Mundo are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Jinx?
Slow roll for Jinx at level 7, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
Is Zaun Jinx a reroll comp?
Yes. Zaun Jinx wants Jinx and Dr. Mundo at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Zaun Jinx?
Corner Lucian & Senna on the back line and put Singed in front of it. Split Lucian & Senna and Jinx across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Singed, Warwick, and Dr. Mundo hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Blitzcrank and Vi in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Zaun Jinx?
Zaun Jinx has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Jinx.