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Jinx vs Caitlyn ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jinx vs Caitlyn

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Caitlyn's ability to punish Jinx's low mobility when stepping up for CS.
Jinx wins extended trades post-item spikes by using rocket range and resets to kite and punish grouped enemies.

Trading pattern

Punish Caitlyn when she steps up for low-health minions if her support can't immediately trade back.
Use (W) to slow Caitlyn after she commits to last-hitting, enabling safe follow-up autos.
Avoid trading if (E) is available, as she can disengage and punish extended fights.

Danger windows

Respect Caitlyn's level 1 poke and auto range, which punish unsafe CS attempts.
Avoid stepping into trap zones layered with enemy support CC or turret pressure.
Do not trade when (E) is off cooldown, as she can escape or counter-engage easily.

Early game

Hold wave near your turret to deny Caitlyn's poke and reduce her dash escape window.
Avoid stepping up for caster minions without support peel to prevent (Q) punishing trades.
Use (Q) rockets to safely contest CS when minions cluster, but back off if enemy support threatens engage.

Power spikes

First completed item lets Jinx hold wave access and contest trades with safer rocket range.
Two completed items enable Jinx to threaten resets and dominate extended fights with sustained DPS.
Level 6 (R) allows Jinx to execute low-health targets and pressure grouped enemies from afar.

Win conditions

Survive early poke and scale safely to first item to unlock stronger wave control.
Use rocket splash damage to punish clustered CS attempts and force Caitlyn off waves.
Convert item spikes and resets into pressure around dragon and turret plates for objective control.

Tip: For Jinx vs Caitlyn, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast ADC lane check.

Updated Jun 7, 2026New matchup