Jhin vs Xayah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jhin vs Xayah

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Jhin's fourth-shot last-hit punishment against Xayah's CS attempts.
Jhin wins short trades with burst and punishes thin waves; Xayah scales better in extended fights.
Hold the wave thin to maximize (Q) bounce and force Xayah into risky last hits.

Trading pattern

Punish Xayah when she steps up for melee or cannon minions with empowered fourth shot auto.
Only take last-hit punish trades if enemy support cannot immediately zone or engage.
Hold (W) for marked targets after support CC or trap damage to secure roots and burst trades.

Danger windows

Avoid extended trades when fourth shot is spent; (W) DPS and (E) root threaten sustained fights.
Respect (E) root when she has feathers placed on your likely path or near brush.
Be cautious stepping forward if enemy support controls brush or can follow immediately after your punish attempt.

Early game

Use the first three waves to keep the wave thin, enabling (Q) to bounce through low-health minions onto Xayah.
At level 2-3, pair (W) with support CC or trap damage to root Xayah before she can dash.
Watch for Xayah's feather placement; avoid stepping into feather lines that enable her (E) root.

Power spikes

Fourth shot ready: Use it to punish Xayah's last hits and force her off the wave.
Level 6 (R): Use (R) to zone or finish low-health Xayah retreating through narrow paths.
First completed damage item: Your burst trades become harder to absorb, increasing lane pressure.

Win conditions

Convert fourth-shot punishments and (W) roots into health leads to force Xayah recalls or lost plates.
Use trap zones and (R) to control dragon approaches and deny Xayah safe retreat paths.
Crash waves after recalls to secure plates and build item leads, then leverage safer short trades.