- Win Rate
- 50.9%
- Pick Rate
- 8.1%
- Ban Rate
- 4.1%
Jhin ADC Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 16,137
- Lane
- Bot
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 17, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Every Bot lane opponent Jhin faced in Patch 26.20, ranked: Aphelios (55.7% win rate against Jhin) and Jinx (50.1%) are the hardest. See gold, CS and XP at 15 for all 36 matchups, find the best counter from your own champion pool, and learn how to play against Jhin.
- Hardest counter
- Aphelioswins 55.7%
- Next hardest
- Jinxwins 50.1%
- Biggest lane bully
- Draven+573 gold at 15
- Easiest matchup
- Ezrealyou win 55.8%
- Bot lanes won at 15
- 55.7%
Who Counters Jhin Bot (Patch 26.20)
36 lane opponents · 14,891 gamesThe hardest Bot matchups for Jhin are Aphelios (55.7% win rate against Jhin), Jinx (50.1%) and Tristana (50.8%). Draven is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 573 gold ahead of Jhin on average. Across the 36 matchups with lane data, Jhin is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 21 and clearly behind against 2. The easiest lane is Ezreal: Jhin wins 55.8%.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aphelios | 55.7% | −285 | −3.8 | −224 | CounterLoses lane | 492 |
 Jinx | 50.1% | −352 | −3.1 | −284 | Loses lane | 1,504 |
 Tristana | 50.8% | +99 | −5.8 | −137 | Even | 886 |
 Twitch | 51.4% | −287 | −11.5 | −241 | Loses laneOutscales | 502 |
 Caitlyn | 49.2% | −167 | +2.7 | −187 | Loses laneOutscales | 1,982 |
 Yasuo | 53.7% | +306 | +7.5 | +168 | Leans their wayWins lane | 203 |
 Kai'Sa | 49.2% | −53 | +0.9 | −124 | Even | 1,156 |
 Vayne | 50.4% | −489 | −9.3 | −287 | Loses lane | 538 |
 Zeri | 53.0% | +22 | +2.7 | −277 | Leans their way | 181 |
 Smolder | 49.7% | −864 | −11.0 | −350 | Loses laneOutscales | 571 |
 Yunara | 49.7% | −191 | −2.7 | −210 | Loses lane | 574 |
 Miss Fortune | 48.4% | −74 | −1.7 | −146 | Outscales | 1,184 |
 Sivir | 51.0% | −200 | +3.8 | −161 | Loses laneOutscales | 290 |
 Samira | 50.6% | +103 | −3.1 | −159 | Outscales | 316 |
 Swain | 58.5% | −63 | −5.9 | +41 | Leans their way | 53 |
 Ashe | 47.9% | −487 | −7.3 | −224 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 842 |
 Kog'Maw | 51.3% | −262 | −5.4 | −28 | Loses lane | 158 |
 Lux | 54.3% | +77 | −3.9 | +182 | Leans their way | 70 |
 Xayah | 47.5% | −363 | −2.7 | −184 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 385 |
 Lucian | 46.4% | +37 | +2.8 | −36 | Leans your way | 591 |
 Varus | 48.1% | −294 | −3.9 | −93 | Loses lane | 283 |
 Nilah | 51.6% | −64 | −6.7 | +297 | Even | 91 |
 Seraphine | 57.1% | −428 | −11.9 | −225 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 35 |
 Ezreal | 44.2% | −176 | +0.9 | −77 | FavorableLoses lane | 781 |
 Senna | 55.3% | −816 | −18.0 | −270 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 38 |
 Kalista | 46.9% | +223 | +1.6 | −142 | Leans your way | 175 |
 Draven | 44.4% | +573 | +5.6 | −77 | Leans your wayWins lane | 306 |
 Ziggs | 46.6% | −183 | −2.1 | +114 | Leans your way | 148 |
 Mel | 48.3% | −114 | +4.7 | −164 | Even | 60 |
 Hwei | 47.9% | −395 | −4.8 | +261 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 48 |
 Aurelion Sol | 47.6% | −493 | −10.2 | −198 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 42 |
 Corki | 43.4% | −63 | −1.6 | −112 | Leans your way | 83 |
 Viktor | 41.2% | −704 | −3.8 | −128 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 114 |
 Veigar | 40.3% | −782 | −12.5 | −158 | FavorableLoses lane | 139 |
 Brand | 47.2% | −668 | −5.8 | −194 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 36 |
 Syndra | 44.1% | −750 | −2.5 | −343 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 34 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
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| Pick | Win rate vs Jhin | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Aphelios | 55.7% | −285 | 492 |
| 2. Jinx | 50.1% | −352 | 1,504 |
| 3. Tristana | 50.8% | +99 | 886 |
| 4. Twitch | 51.4% | −287 | 502 |
| 5. Caitlyn | 49.2% | −167 | 1,982 |
Jhin Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
Jhin's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Bot opponents. Right of the line, Jhin is ahead; left, the opponent is.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Jhin counters are Aphelios, Jinx, Tristana, and Twitch. These champions either out-trade Jhin in lane, have abilities that negate Jhin's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Aphelios in particular exploits Jhin's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Jhin involves understanding Jhin's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Jhin when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Jhin in team fights before Jhin can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Jhin to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Jhin's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Jhin - Game Phase Strategy
Jhin is weak to all-ins before completing attack speed items. Zone from farm and punish aggressive positioning. Supports with hard engage excel against Jhin.
Jhin spikes hard with 2-3 items. Dive and burst before Jhin can kite. Assassins and engage supports are effective.
Jhin reaches maximum DPS potential late. Focus Jhin immediately in fights or use zone control to deny positioning.
Tips for Playing Against Jhin
- Pick Aphelios or similar champions with kits that exploit Jhin's weaknesses
- Build Plated Steelcaps or Seeker's Armguard early to reduce Jhin's damage in lane
- Track Jhin's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Jhin's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Jhin during vulnerable windows
- Dodge Jhin's skill shots by moving unpredictably
- All-in Jhin when mana is low from spell rotations
Riot's tips for playing against Jhin
- Deadly Flourish only roots those hit by one of Jhin's basic attacks, traps, or allies within the last 4 seconds.
- Jhin places invisible traps around the map. Watch where you step!
- Jhin's attacks are quite potent, but he runs out of ammo after the 4th shot. Use this window to jump him and burst him down.
Plan your Jhin draft in Draft Lab
Draft Lab lays out both teams lane by lane with live matchup win rates, damage profiles and game-phase lean, and suggests picks and bans from current meta data.
- Full 5v5 draft board
- Lane matchup win rates
- Pick and ban suggestions
What Jhin Is Good Against
The Bot opponents Jhin beats most reliably this patch — the picks to look for when Jhin is your champion.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezreal | 44.2% | −176 | +0.9 | −77 | FavorableLoses lane | 781 |
| Veigar | 40.3% | −782 | −12.5 | −158 | FavorableLoses lane | 139 |
| Draven | 44.4% | +573 | +5.6 | −77 | Leans your wayWins lane | 306 |
| Lucian | 46.4% | +37 | +2.8 | −36 | Leans your way | 591 |
| Viktor | 41.2% | −704 | −3.8 | −128 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 114 |
| Ashe | 47.9% | −487 | −7.3 | −224 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 842 |
| Miss Fortune | 48.4% | −74 | −1.7 | −146 | Outscales | 1,184 |
| Caitlyn | 49.2% | −167 | +2.7 | −187 | Loses laneOutscales | 1,982 |
| Kai'Sa | 49.2% | −53 | +0.9 | −124 | Even | 1,156 |
| Xayah | 47.5% | −363 | −2.7 | −184 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 385 |
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Jhin Counters FAQ - Patch 26.20
Who counters Jhin?
In the Bot lane this patch, the strongest counters to Jhin are Aphelios (55.7% over 492 games), Jinx (50.1% over 1,504 games), Tristana (50.8% over 886 games), Twitch (51.4% over 502 games), Yasuo (53.7% over 203 games).
What is Jhin's hardest matchup?
Aphelios. Jhin wins only 44.3% of 492 lane games against Aphelios and sits at +285 gold at 15 minutes.
What is Jhin good against?
Jhin's best Bot matchups this patch are Ezreal (55.8%), Veigar (59.7%), Draven (55.6%), Lucian (53.6%).
Who beats Jhin in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Jhin's toughest lanes are Draven (+573 gold ahead), Yasuo (+306 gold ahead).
Is Jhin a lane bully?
Yes. Jhin Bot averages 204 more gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 56% of games.