Xayah vs Jhin ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xayah vs Jhin

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Jhin's fourth shot when he steps up for cannon or melee CS.
Xayah wins extended trades and front-to-back fights by controlling feather placement and self-peeling.
Jhin benefits from thin waves for (Q) bounce and support-root setups; Xayah wants stable waves to set feathers safely.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto or poke Jhin during his cannon or melee last-hit if enemy support cannot punish.
Set feather lines before trades to threaten (E) root when Jhin tries to chase or commit.
Drop punish attempts if enemy support controls brush or can immediately follow your step forward.

Danger windows

Respect Jhin's fourth shot ready window when contesting cannon or melee CS; stepping up risks burst trades.
Avoid stepping forward when Jhin's support controls brush or engage zone, enabling immediate root follow-up.
Be cautious when (W) is charged and your (R) is down, as he can root and burst before you peel.

Early game

Hold the wave near your side early to deny Jhin clean fourth-shot punishes on low-health minions.
Use level 2 powerspike to contest CS punish windows when enemy support cannot immediately trade back.
Avoid pushing early to prevent Jhin from setting bounce angles and support-root setups with (W) and traps.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) lets you deny Jhin's all-in and punish his chase with feather roots; hold (R) for key engages.
First completed marksman item strengthens your sustained DPS and feather threat, enabling longer front-to-back fights.
Two-item spike solidifies your ability to force fights where Jhin must walk through feathers or lose pressure.

Win conditions

Convert feather control and (E) roots into punishing Jhin's overcommitments and forcing recalls.
Use item spikes and (R) availability to fight around feather lines and deny Jhin safe CS or plate damage.
Leverage lane pressure to secure dragon vision and force Jhin into predictable retreat paths vulnerable to (R) and (E) punishes.