Smolder ADC has trouble against Jinx (47.7% win rate) based on 3758 games. This is a tough matchup for Smolder players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Smolder ADC vs Jinx ADC in patch 15.16 (25.16), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 69.0% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Smolder (9.4% pick rate, 9th most popular out of 30 ADC champions) versus Jinx (12.1%, 4th 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, Jinx wins 52.3% of encounters. This suggests Jinx's kit specifically counters Smolder's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Strong champion, tough matchup: Despite Smolder's impressive 52.1% overall win rate, this specific matchup against Jinx presents unique challenges requiring focused practice. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Arcane Comet + Manaflow Band combination (60.9% win rate) plus optimal itemization Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, Infinity Edge, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 47.7% to 69.0% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Smolder's superior farming (8.20 vs 7.79/min, 2nd among ADC) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.41 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Smolder outputs more damage (1003 vs 759/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Smolder maintains better KDA (2.40, 12th place vs 17th for Jinx), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | A+ |
| 47.7% | Matchup Winrate | 52.3% |
| 52.10% | Role Winrate | 51.44% |
| #8 | Winrate Rank | #10 |
| 9.4% | Pickrate | 12.1% |
| 2.4 | Average KDA | 2.3 |
| 451 | Gold per Minute | 434 |
| 8.20 | CS/Min | 7.79 |
| 0.31 | Wards per Minute | 0.31 |
| 1003 | Damage per Minute | 759 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Smolder deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Jinx deals mainly physical damage (92.15%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Smolder is higher farming statistics (ranked 2nd among role champions) (versus 5th for Jinx), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.3 versus 2.4) suggests they are less effective 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 Jinx 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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