Smolder vs Jinx ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Smolder vs Jinx

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

The lane hinges on safely stacking (Q) while punishing Jinx's predictable last-hit paths with (W).
Smolder wins extended trades post-(Q) thresholds; Jinx controls short trades with rocket range and resets.
Prioritize wave states that allow stable (Q) stacking without exposing (E) before scaling takes over.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto or (W) Jinx during her last-hit animations if enemy support can't punish.
Avoid punishing when enemy support controls brush or can immediately trade back.
Save (E) for escape or repositioning; don't use it aggressively before Jinx's engage cooldowns expire.

Danger windows

Respect (E) root combined with enemy support engage, especially when brush or river control is lost.
Avoid stepping up when Jinx has rocket ammo loaded for poke or when her support is positioned to follow.
Be cautious during Jinx's item spikes when her poke and DPS become threatening in extended fights.

Early game

Use first three waves to stack (Q) on safe last hits, avoiding early trades before (E) is ready.
Punish Jinx's last hits with (W) splash only if enemy support is out of engage range.
Keep wave near midline to reduce Jinx's rocket bounce angles and limit her poke windows.

Power spikes

Each (Q) stack threshold strengthens poke and execute, enabling safer lane pressure and extended trades.
Level 6 (R) swings low-health fights and deters enemy all-ins with healing and damage.
Prioritize reaching (Q) thresholds and level 6 before forcing extended fights or aggressive plays.

Win conditions

Convert safe (Q) stacking into health leads and recall windows to reach key item spikes.
Use poke and execute pressure post-(Q) thresholds to force Jinx under turret and deny plates.
Leverage lane priority to assist dragon vision and objective control before Jinx scales into teamfight resets.