Zeri vs Jinx ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zeri vs Jinx

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Zeri punishing Jinx's predictable CS paths with (W) through walls.
Zeri wins extended trades with (R) active and terrain for (E) escapes, while Jinx excels in grouped fights post-items.
Prioritize stable scaling and avoid early burst trades; Zeri needs time and wall access to outmaneuver Jinx.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto or (Q) Jinx when she commits to last-hitting caster minions and support cannot countertrade.
Use (W) through walls to punish Jinx's narrow CS paths, but only if support threat is low.
Avoid trading if (E) is down or no nearby terrain exists to escape (E) root and follow-up damage.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when (E) root is available and enemy support controls brush or engage zones.
Respect (Q) rockets when minions cluster, as splash can punish close positioning.
Do not trade without (E) ready or near walls, as Jinx's root and support follow-up can lock you down.

Early game

Use the first three waves to hold near your side, denying Jinx easy rocket poke angles.
Punish Jinx's last-hit attempts on low-health caster minions with (W) if enemy support is out of position.
Avoid pushing early to keep (E) wall escapes available and reduce Jinx's safe poke range.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) lets Zeri kite extended fights and punish Jinx's low mobility; use (R) when fights can last.
First completed marksman item enables safer poke and sustained DPS, improving Zeri's ability to contest wave control.
Two-item spike enhances Zeri's kiting and DPS, allowing objective control and punishing Jinx when (E) is forced early.

Win conditions

Convert poke and last-hit punishments into health leads to crash waves and take turret plates.
Use (E) mobility and wall (W) poke to safely farm toward item spikes and avoid Jinx's all-in windows.
In teamfights, kite around terrain using (R) and (E) to maximize DPS and avoid Jinx's resets and root setups.