Xayah vs Jinx ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xayah vs Jinx

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane hinges on Xayah setting feather lines to punish Jinx's linear CS paths and engage attempts.
Xayah wins short trades when feathers root Jinx, but Jinx outranges Xayah and scales harder for extended fights.
Hold wave near your side to force Jinx through feather zones and deny her safe rocket poke.

Trading pattern

Punish Jinx's last hits only when enemy support cannot immediately trade or zone you.
Step forward to root Jinx with (E) when she walks through feather lines for cannon or melee minions.
Avoid trading when Jinx has rocket ammo ready for poke or her (E) traps block your engage path.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping into feather lines when (E) trap is ready and support can follow up.
Respect Jinx's rocket range when she has full ammo and wave is slow pushing to her side.
Do not trade when your (R) is down against Jinx's all-in or support engage potential.

Early game

Use the first three waves to place feathers behind Jinx's CS path and punish last-hit attempts.
Win level 2 trades by layering feathers before Jinx can safely use rockets or traps.
Respect enemy support brush control; avoid stepping up if they can immediately counter-engage your punish.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) lets Xayah deny Jinx's all-in by dodging burst and punishing chase with feather roots.
First completed marksman item strengthens sustained DPS and makes feather setups more threatening.
Two-item spike enables longer front-to-back fights where Jinx must respect your feather zones or lose trades.

Win conditions

Convert feather root punishes into health leads that force Jinx off waves or recalls.
Crash waves after item spikes to secure turret plates and dragon vision control.
Use (R) to survive enemy engages and maintain DPS in front-to-back fights to outscale Jinx's resets.