Jhin vs Varus ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jhin vs Varus

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Jhin's fourth shot punishing Varus's last-hit attempts under thin waves.
Jhin wins short burst trades and wave states with low minions for (Q) bounce damage.
Varus pressures with poke and (R) root, so Jhin must manage wave and support setup to avoid extended fights.

Trading pattern

Use fourth shot to punish Varus's last-hit attempts only if enemy support can't immediately trade or zone.
Hold (W) to root Varus after support CC or trap damage marks him, increasing kill threat.
Avoid extended trades after fourth shot is spent or during reload when Varus can force DPS fights.

Danger windows

Varus charging (Q) safely with support nearby creates poke windows that punish stepping forward.
(R) root ready with support follow-up enables Varus to catch Jhin if he overextends.
Avoid stepping into brush or river when (E) slow and (R) root can chain with support engage.

Early game

Hold the wave thin early to create low-health minions for (Q) bounce onto Varus.
Punish Varus stepping up for cannon or melee minions when fourth shot is ready and support can't trade back.
Avoid pushing into Varus's poke angles before level 3 to reduce (Q) charge threat and (R) follow-up risk.

Power spikes

Fourth shot ready: hold it to punish Varus's CS attempts and force him off the wave.
Level 6: use (R) to execute low-health Varus retreating through dragon or river choke points.
First damage item: stronger fourth-shot trades threaten Varus's health and force recalls or plate loss.

Win conditions

Convert fourth-shot punishes and (W) roots into health leads to force Varus recalls.
Use trap zones and (R) to control dragon entrances and deny Varus safe objective paths.
Crash waves after punishing CS to secure turret plates and gain item timing advantages.