Aphelios vs Jhin

Aphelios

49.2%

over 16059 games

Jhin

Analyze a draft with Aphelios

Skill matchup

Heavy AD damageHigh burstHeavy pokeHeavy CC

You are stronger late game. Farm safe and avoid early trades.

Build vs Jhin

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

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x2—

Core build

1—

2—

3—

Standard

4AS

5—

Summoner spells

69%

16%

Anti CC

4vs CC

Other options

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57.5% WR2,714 games

Precision

Press the Attack

Triumph

Legend: Bloodline

Cut Down

Inspiration

Triple Tonic

Cash Back

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Jhin's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Whisper (P)

Jhin's hand cannon, Whisper, is a precise instrument designed to deal superior damage. It fires at a fixed rate and carries only four shots. Jhin imbues the final bullet with dark magics to critically strike and deal bonus execute damage. Whenever Whisper crits, it inspires Jhin with a burst of Move Speed.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

Level	Q	W	E	R
3	7s	12s	2s	–
6	6s	12s	2s	2m
9	5s	12s	2s	2m
11	5s	12s	2s	1m45
16	5s	12s	2s	1m30
18	5s	12s	2s	1m30

Playing as Aphelios

Tips to maximize your impact

Slow, then root with Gravitum
With Gravitum as your main weapon, hit your target to slow them, then cast Weapon Abilities (Q): the cannon roots every enemy it has slowed.
Pick your weapon before your R
Switch to the right weapon with Phase (W) before Moonlight Vigil (R): you then attack each champion hit with your main weapon, and its effect applies.
Plan your next weapon
Before an objective, check Weapon Queue System (E): it shows the weapon Alune will give you next, and an empty weapon goes to the back of the queue.

Playing against Jhin

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

Trade while he reloads
Trade right after his 4th shot: Whisper (passive) then has to reload, and only his spells can hit you while he does.
Respect his W after a hit
After Jhin or his allies hit you, step out of the line of Deadly Flourish (W): it roots you if you were damaged in the last 4 seconds, and it has huge range.
Punish his lack of mobility
If you can engage, go for him when his support walks away: with no dash or leap, Jhin can only back off on foot.
Interrupt his ult
During Curtain Call (R), he stays in place to channel: if you have CC, interrupt him, otherwise flank him.

Other Aphelios matchups

Patch 16.21.1