Samira vs Jinx ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Samira vs Jinx

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Samira blocking (W) zap to enable safe engage windows.
Samira wins short, explosive trades with support CC, while Jinx scales better for extended fights.
Samira needs grouped fights and reset chains to outpace Jinx's poke and rocket range.

Trading pattern

Punish Jinx stepping up for low-health caster minions by autoing during her last-hit animation if support can't punish.
Use (W) to block (W) zap before committing to trades to reduce her poke threat.
Only dash in with (E) after your support lands CC or Jinx misses key cooldowns to secure resets safely.

Danger windows

Respect (E) root zone when your support is out of position or CC is down.
Avoid stepping into (W) zap range without (W) ready to block, as it punishes close trades.
Beware of enemy support engage that enables Jinx to kite or root during your dash-in attempts.

Early game

Use the first three waves to hold the wave near your side and punish Jinx's last-hit attempts.
Track (W) cooldown to block it with (W) and open for a dash-in trade.
Avoid dashing early without support CC, as Jinx's poke and root punish premature engages.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) lets Samira convert full Style stacks into high burst; wait for support CC to start fights.
First completed damage item increases Samira's all-in threat and reset potential, forcing Jinx to play cautiously.
Jinx's first item spike demands Samira punish her before she gains reliable poke and peel.

Win conditions

Convert support-engaged all-ins into kills to chain resets with (E) and snowball the lane.
Use wave crashes after successful trades to take turret plates and force Jinx recalls before item spikes.
Leverage lane priority from kills to secure dragon vision and teamfight positioning for Samira's resets.