Smolder ADC struggles against Jhin (48.8% win rate) based on 4527 games. This matchup can be tricky for Smolder players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Smolder ADC vs Jhin ADC in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 72.5% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Smolder (10.8% pick rate, 8th most popular out of 30 ADC champions) versus Jhin (15.5%, 3rd place). These two bot lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Surprising upset: Despite Smolder's higher tier rating, Jhin wins 51.2% of encounters. This suggests Jhin's kit specifically counters Smolder's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Fleet Footwork + Presence of Mind combination (57.3% win rate) plus optimal itemization Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, Infinity Edge, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 48.8% to 72.5% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Smolder's superior farming (6.79 vs 6.33/min, 14th among ADC) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.46 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Smolder outputs more damage (998 vs 798/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Jhin: leads in both matchup win rate (51.2%) and KDA (2.80 vs 2.40, 3rd vs 11th place). Smolder players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | B+ |
| 48.8% | Matchup Winrate | 51.2% |
| 51.59% | Role Winrate | 49.91% |
| #10 | Winrate Rank | #18 |
| 10.8% | Pickrate | 15.5% |
| 2.4 | Average KDA | 2.8 |
| 446 | Gold per Minute | 420 |
| 6.79 | CS/Min | 6.33 |
| 0.33 | Wards per Minute | 0.27 |
| 998 | Damage per Minute | 798 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Smolder versus Jhin matchup as ADC, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Smolder deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Jhin deals mainly physical damage (91.73%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Smolder is higher farming statistics (ranked 14th among role champions) (versus 28th for Jhin), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.8 versus 2.4) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Smolder player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Jhin player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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Attacking and moving builds Energy stacks. At 100 stacks, your next attack is EnergizedEn…
Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have more than 60% health.
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