Aphelios vs Jinx ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aphelios vs Jinx

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Aphelios managing weapon pairs to punish Jinx's forced CS windows.
Aphelios wins short trades with Calibrum poke and Infernum splash, while Jinx scales better for extended fights.
Hold wave near your side to deny Jinx safe rocket poke and force her into risky positions.

Trading pattern

Punish Jinx when she steps up for caster minion last hits using Calibrum autos if enemy support can't zone.
Avoid trading after Jinx places (E) traps or when her support controls brush to prevent root setups.
Use Infernum splash on clustered minions to pressure Jinx and force her back during wave crashes.

Danger windows

Respect (E) root zone combined with enemy support engage; avoid stepping into trap-covered paths.
Avoid extended trades when Jinx has rocket ammo and support peel ready to punish Aphelios's no-dash weakness.
Be cautious when (Q) rocket is up and minions cluster, as splash damage can chunk or zone you.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin minions and punish Jinx's last hits with Calibrum range.
Avoid pushing past river without support as Aphelios lacks mobility to escape (E) root setups.
Track (Q) rocket ammo to predict when she can safely poke and adjust positioning accordingly.

Power spikes

Strong weapon pairs create windows to outpoke Jinx and contest CS before she hits item spikes.
Level 6 (R) with the right weapon amplifies burst or poke, enabling better all-in or disengage trades.
First completed marksman item lets Aphelios contest wave control more safely against Jinx's rockets.

Win conditions

Convert Calibrum and Infernum weapon states into CS leads by punishing Jinx's last-hit attempts.
Use wave crashes to force Jinx under tower and secure turret plates or dragon vision control.
Scale into teamfights with planned weapon cycles and support peel to out-DPS Jinx's resets and range.