Jinx vs Varus ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jinx vs Varus

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Jinx's ability to punish Varus's last-hit attempts with rockets without overextending.
Jinx wins extended trades and scales harder, while Varus controls lane with poke and pick threat early.
Hold waves near your side to safely contest CS and avoid Varus's charged (Q) angles.

Trading pattern

Punish Varus when he walks up for low-health caster minions, using (Q) splash if enemy support can't trade back.
Avoid trading if Varus's support controls brush or can immediately follow your step forward.
Use (W) to slow Varus after he commits to a last-hit, then back off before his blight stacks detonate.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when (Q) is charged and his support is positioned to engage.
Respect (R) root threat when his support can follow up for pick attempts.
Be cautious trading if enemy support controls brush or the engage zone, enabling instant follow-up on your punish attempts.

Early game

Use the first three waves to farm with rockets, avoiding pushing past river to deny Varus poke angles.
Respect Varus's level 2 poke window; avoid stepping up when he can charge (Q) on caster minions.
Position near your support and brush to punish Varus's last-hit attempts only if support can deter counter-engage.

Power spikes

First completed item lets Jinx match Varus's poke and start holding wave access more confidently.
Two-item spike grants rocket range and resets, enabling safer extended fights and stronger wave pressure.
Level 6 (R) adds execute threat and reset potential, forcing Varus to respect your all-in windows.

Win conditions

Survive early poke and scale into item spikes to leverage rocket range and resets for wave control.
Convert health leads from last-hit punishments into crashing waves and turret plates.
Use resets after takedowns to reposition safely in teamfights and maximize DPS in front-to-back engagements.