Smolder vs Jhin ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Smolder vs Jhin

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on safe (Q) stacking versus Jhin's fourth-shot punish windows.
Smolder wins extended trades post-stack thresholds; Jhin controls short burst trades.
Hold wave near your side to deny Jhin clean fourth-shot CS opportunities.

Trading pattern

Punish Jhin when he walks up for melee or cannon minions if enemy support can't immediately trade back.
Use (W) poke on Jhin grouped near minions to chip health without risking engage.
Avoid punishing if enemy support controls engage zone or brush, especially during Jhin's reload windows.

Danger windows

Respect Jhin's fourth shot when contesting last hits near low-health minions; it punishes stepping forward.
Avoid trading when (W) root is ready and enemy support can follow up immediately.
Be cautious when (R) is active post-trade, as it punishes low-health retreats and predictable paths.

Early game

Use first three waves to safely stack (Q) without overextending into Jhin's fourth-shot threat.
Avoid stepping up for caster minions when Jhin's fourth shot is ready and support controls brush.
Track support position to decide when to punish Jhin's last hits with (W) poke or autos.

Power spikes

Prioritize reaching (Q) stack thresholds to increase poke and execute pressure, shifting lane control.
Level 6 (R) enables healing and long-range damage swings; use it to punish Jhin's all-ins or dives.
Exploit Jhin's reload windows by forcing extended trades where Smolder's sustained DPS excels.

Win conditions

Convert safe (Q) stacks into poke pressure to force Jhin off waves and secure plates.
Use (R) to zone Jhin during dragon setups, denying safe recalls and controlling objective paths.
Scale into late game where Smolder's poke and execute outmatch Jhin's burst and short trades.