Jinx vs Nilah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jinx vs Nilah

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Jinx using rocket range to contest CS while avoiding Nilah's short-range all-ins.
Jinx wins extended fights and scales better; Nilah wants short, support-backed all-ins near her side.
Hold waves near your tower to punish Nilah stepping up for last hits and avoid her engage range.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto Nilah during her last-hit animations only when enemy support can't immediately punish.
Use (W) to slow Nilah after she commits to last hits, then back off before her (E) dash resets.
Hold (E) to zone predictable enemy engage paths after your support's CC, not as random poke.

Danger windows

Respect (W) uptime; she blocks autos and can all-in safely during this window.
Avoid trading when Nilah's support controls brush or can immediately follow her (E) dash engage.
Be cautious stepping forward when (R) is available and support can commit, as she pulls and traps multiple targets.

Early game

Use first three waves to farm with (Q) rockets, avoiding pushing past river to reduce Nilah's dash threat.
Punish Nilah's last-hit attempts on low-health caster minions only if enemy support is out of engage range.
Avoid extended trades before level 3 when (W) can block your autos and enable her all-in.

Power spikes

First item spike lets Jinx hold wave access and contest CS safely with rockets, forcing Nilah to respect poke.
Two-item spike grants strong rocket range and DPS, enabling safer extended fights and reset chains.
Level 6 (R) adds execute threat; use it to punish grouped enemies or finish low-health Nilah after fights start.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by denying Nilah free last hits with rocket splash and avoid her all-in windows.
Convert CS leads and health advantage into first item spikes to hold wave near your tower and force Nilah back.
Use item power and resets in teamfights to kite, punish grouped enemies, and secure objectives like dragon.