Jhin vs Nilah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jhin vs Nilah

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Nilah's short range by holding fourth shot for last-hit trades.
Jhin wins short burst trades and wave states with low minions for (Q) bounce pressure.
Nilah scales through all-ins, so deny her safe farm and force health leads early.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto Nilah when she commits to melee CS and fourth shot is ready, only if enemy support can't punish.
Use (Q) bounce through low-health minions to poke Nilah before she closes range.
Hold (W) to root Nilah only after support CC or trap damage marks her, avoiding blind usage.

Danger windows

Respect (W) timing which blocks your autos during her all-in windows.
Avoid stepping up when Nilah's support can immediately follow or engage from brush.
Be cautious when Nilah has (E) dash and (R) pull ready, especially if wave is near her side.

Early game

Use the first three waves to keep the wave thin and punish Nilah's melee CS attempts.
Prioritize hitting Nilah during cannon or melee minion last hits when fourth shot is ready.
Watch support position to avoid stepping up if enemy support controls brush or engage zone.

Power spikes

Fourth shot ready: hold it to punish Nilah's melee CS attempts and force health leads.
Level 6 (R) adds long-range execute and zoning to punish Nilah's retreat paths after trades.
First completed damage item strengthens fourth shot threat, making one trade potentially force a recall or dragon setup.

Win conditions

Convert fourth shot pressure and (W) roots into lane health leads and force Nilah off waves.
Use (R) to zone Nilah during dragon fights or when she tries to recall.
Crash waves to deny Nilah farm and plates, leveraging item spikes for objective control and teamfight DPS.