Jinx vs Aphelios ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jinx vs Aphelios

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Jinx wins by preserving health early and punishing Aphelios's last-hit attempts with rocket splash damage.
The lane turns on wave states that let Jinx use (Q) rockets safely to contest CS without overextending.
Aphelios controls trades by cycling weapon pairs; Jinx must avoid fighting when his guns don't support trades.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto-attack Aphelios during low-health caster minion last hits when enemy support is out of position.
Use (W) to slow Aphelios if he walks predictably for CS, then follow with rocket splash from (Q) for poke.
Hold (E) traps on common engage paths to punish his support's follow-up and deter close-range trades.

Danger windows

Respect Aphelios's Gravitum root when his support can follow up, as it enables lethal all-ins.
Avoid stepping up when Aphelios cycles to Infernum or Crescendum weapons, which increase his burst and AoE damage.
Be cautious if enemy support controls brush or river, denying your last-hit punish windows and exposing you to engage.

Early game

Use the first three waves to hold a slow push near your tower, denying Aphelios safe weapon cycling.
Punish Aphelios stepping up for caster minion last hits only if his support cannot immediately trade back.
Avoid pushing past river without vision or support cover to prevent being caught by his root setup or burst.

Power spikes

First completed item lets Jinx contest wave access with (Q) rockets and punish Aphelios's forced CS steps.
Two-item spike grants Jinx sustained DPS and safer kite potential, increasing threat in extended fights.
Level 6 (R) enables execute potential on low-health targets, pressuring Aphelios to respect your poke and resets.

Win conditions

Convert health and wave control leads into crashing waves to take turret plates and force Aphelios recalls.
Reach first and second item spikes to safely contest dragon fights and grouped objectives with resets.
Use (E) traps and (Q) rocket splash to zone Aphelios during teamfights, enabling front-to-back DPS and reset chains.