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Jhin
Jhin is a meticulous criminal psychopath who believes murder is art. Once an Ionian prisoner, but freed by shadowy elements within Ionia's ruling council, the serial killer now works as their cabal's assassin. Using his gun as his paintbrush, Jhin...
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Core
Weak Against
HARD
Strong Against
EASY
Synergy With
DUO
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Xin Zhao Early Game
Jhin bot lane is utility + farm. Start Doran's Blade + 3 pots. Last-hit CS, push wave to deny enemy roam.
Level 2 spike with full kit. Use abilities for utility (slow, root, sustain) not just damage. Trade when support sets up CC chain. Ward tri-brush at 0:30.
Mid Game
Essence Reaver/Kraken + Berserker's Greaves is your spike. Jhin brings team utility — R global, AoE wave, slow, shield. Roam to objectives with cross-map R.
IE or RFC 2nd item depending on AA range. Stand 700+ behind frontline. Long Sword path for lethality variant (Varus).
Late Game
Utility carry. Jhin provides team utility (CC, shield, AoE wave, global) on top of sustained DPS. Stand 700+ behind frontline.
Mortal Reminder vs healing comp. Last Whisper variants for armor pen. Save R as match-ending utility.
Win Condition
Farm to 2 items → R-engage teamfights → carry team utility. Jhin doesn't burst; you facilitate team wins.
Win: 7 CS/min + 3+ R engages + 80%+ KP. Lose to: hyper carries (Vayne, Twitch) — kite + utility wins.
Power Spikes
Level 2 — full kit utility unlocked. Level 6 — R for cross-map engage. Mythic (1st item) — wave clear + first-item utility. Berserker's Greaves — AS for AA-heavy kit. Level 11 — R rank 2 + 3 items = teamfight carry. Infinity Edge (2nd item) — crit damage spike.
Tips & Combos
Combos:
- Q (utility) -> auto -> W or E proc = sustained chip
- R as cross-map engage tool, not as solo execute
- AA reset abilities preserve DPS
Anti-tips:
- Don't burst tanks — utility kit doesn't shred HP
- Don't waste R on missed angle — long cooldown
- Don't AA in melee — kite at max range
Pro tricks:
- Cross-map R for global presence on objectives
- Lethal Tempo stacks during sustained DPS
- Ward objectives 60s before spawn for R setup
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