Jhin vs Aphelios ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jhin vs Aphelios

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Aphelios's last-hit attempts with fourth shot and (Q) bounce angles.
Jhin wins short trades and lane priority by holding wave thin and using support-root setups.
Aphelios scales better in extended fights, so avoid long DPS trades and focus on pick windows.

Trading pattern

Punish Aphelios when he walks up for last hits if enemy support cannot immediately trade back.
Use (Q) bounce through low-health minions to hit Aphelios and force him off CS.
Avoid trading when fourth shot is spent or (W) is used without a marked target for root follow-up.

Danger windows

Respect Aphelios's Calibrum poke when he has long-range mark ready and steps up for CS.
Avoid stepping into range when Aphelios's Gravitum root is available with support follow-up.
Be cautious when Aphelios cycles Infernum or Crescendum for grouped all-ins or burst DPS windows.

Early game

Use the first three waves to keep the wave thin and punish Aphelios stepping for cannon or melee minions.
Hold (W) to root Aphelios only after support CC or trap damage marks him.
Avoid pushing without trap or support coverage to prevent hard engage during reload windows.

Power spikes

Fourth shot ready creates a strong last-hit punish window; hold it for cannon or melee CS attempts.
Level 6 (R) adds long-range execute and objective zoning; use it to punish low-health recalls or forced paths.
First completed damage item increases fourth-shot threat; use item timing to force Aphelios off trades.

Win conditions

Convert fourth-shot and (W) root setups into health leads to force Aphelios recalls or lost plates.
Use trap zones and (R) to control dragon approaches and punish predictable Aphelios retreat paths.
Maintain lane pressure to deny Aphelios free farm and reach safer mid-game teamfight DPS windows.