Caitlyn vs Jinx ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Caitlyn vs Jinx

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Caitlyn wins short trades by punishing Jinx stepping up for CS with superior range and support cooldown windows.
Push waves to crash under turret to threaten plates and set traps that restrict Jinx's safe movement.

Trading pattern

Auto Jinx during cannon or low-health caster minion last-hit animations if enemy support can't punish.
Use (Q) to poke when Jinx is locked into CS and (W) traps to zone retreat paths after wave crashes.
Hold (E) for enemy engage attempts; avoid using it for poke to keep safety against Jinx's limited mobility and root threat.

Danger windows

When (E) is down, Caitlyn is vulnerable to Jinx's support engage and (E) root setups; avoid stepping forward.
Respect enemy support control of brush or immediate follow-up trades, as Jinx can safely capitalize on extended fights.
Avoid trading when Jinx can safely poke with (Q) rockets and your support cooldowns are unavailable.

Early game

Use level 1 range to poke Jinx during caster minion last hits, forcing her to choose between damage or safe CS.
Win the level 2 race by layering (W) on retreat paths and autoing when Jinx commits to last hits.
Avoid pushing past river without vision or support cover to reduce risk from (E) root and support engage.

Power spikes

Level 1 range advantage lets Caitlyn punish Jinx's early CS attempts; use this to build lane pressure.
First completed marksman item strengthens poke and turret plate pressure; crash waves with support cover.
Two-item spike enhances siege and objective control, enabling safer trap setups and denying Jinx free farm.

Win conditions

Convert early range and trap pressure into turret plate leads and force Jinx under tower to deny safe CS.
Use wave crashes with support cover to secure dragon vision and bot priority before Jinx reaches item spikes.
Maintain lane control to deny Jinx stable scaling, then leverage superior range and poke in teamfights for DPS.