Zeri vs Jhin ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zeri vs Jhin

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Jhin's fourth-shot last-hit attempts with (W) through walls.
Zeri wins extended fights using (R) and terrain mobility, while Jhin controls short trades and wave pressure.
Prioritize stable scaling lanes near walls to maximize (E) safety and poke angles.

Trading pattern

Punish Jhin stepping up for last hits only if enemy support can't immediately trade or zone.
Use (W) through walls to hit Jhin on predictable CS paths, forcing him off the wave.
Avoid trading after Jhin expends fourth shot or when (E) is down without a clear escape route.

Danger windows

Respect Jhin’s fourth shot ready state when contesting low-health minions for last hits.
Avoid stepping forward when Jhin’s (W) root is available and enemy support can follow up.
Beware of Jhin’s (R) after poke or trap setups that punish predictable retreat paths.

Early game

Hold the wave near your tower to deny Jhin clean (Q) bounces through low-health minions.
Avoid pushing early to reduce Jhin's fourth-shot last-hit punish windows on cannon and melee minions.
Track Jhin's support position to decide if you can punish last hits safely or must concede.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) enables extended kiting fights; use it to outmaneuver Jhin’s burst trades.
First completed marksman item strengthens sustained DPS, making long trades safer against Jhin’s reload windows.
Two-item spike improves objective control and fight endurance; fight near walls to maximize (W) and (E) advantages.

Win conditions

Convert poke and last-hit punishments into health leads to force Jhin recalls and secure plates.
Use wall mobility and (R) to kite extended fights, denying Jhin short burst trades.
Leverage item spikes and lane priority to set up dragon control and teamfight DPS positioning.