Hwei vs Jhin

Hwei
vs
Not enough games
Jhin
Heavy AD damageHigh burstHeavy pokeHeavy CC

Build vs Jhin

The champion's reference build, for lack of enough games in this matchup

Recommended items for Hwei: Blackfire Torch, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Sorcerer's Shoes, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dark Seal, Cryptbloom, Stormsurge.

Starting items

Doran's Ring
Health Potion
x2

Core build

Blackfire Torch
1
Liandry's Torment
2
Shadowflame
3

Standard

Sorcerer's Shoes
4Magic pen
Rabadon's Deathcap
5

Summoner spells

FlashTeleport95%
FlashDot5%

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Other options

Rabadon's Deathcap
Dark Seal
Cryptbloom
Stormsurge
Luden's Echo
Zhonya's Hourglass
Void Staff
Cosmic Drive
SorcerySorcery
Arcane CometArcane Comet
Manaflow BandManaflow Band
TranscendenceTranscendence
ScorchScorch
PrecisionPrecision
Cut DownCut Down
Legend: HasteLegend: Haste
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

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

LevelQWER
37s12s2s–
66s12s2s2m
95s12s2s2m
115s12s2s1m45
165s12s2s1m30
185s12s2s1m30

Playing as Hwei

Tips to maximize your impact

  1. Poke with Devastating Fire

    Poke with Devastating Fire (QQ) in lane: the fireball explodes on the first enemy hit and adds damage based on their max health.

  2. Two spells for your signature

    Hit the same champion with two damaging spells: Signature of the Visionary (passive) then leaves a signature beneath them that explodes shortly after.

  3. Pick the right subject

    Pick the subject that fits the moment: Devastating Fire (QQ) for damage, Pool of Reflection (WW) to protect your allies, Crushing Maw (EE) to pull a group together.

  4. Block a path with lava

    Block a chokepoint with Molten Fissure (QE): the line of eruptions leaves pools of lava that slow and damage enemies.

  5. Ult a champion near their team

    Cast Spiraling Despair (R) on a champion surrounded by allies: the vision expands around them, slowing harder and damaging nearby enemies before it explodes.

Playing against Jhin

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Interrupt his ult

    During Curtain Call (R), he stays in place to channel: if you have CC, interrupt him, otherwise flank him.

Patch 16.21.1