Jhin
Recommended Build
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Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Precision
Fleet Footwork
Presence of Mind
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Sorcery
Celerity
Gathering Storm
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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.
| 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 |
Your 4th auto is always a critical strike that deals bonus damage — manage your ammo to trade with the 4th shot.
W (Deadly Flourish) roots targets already marked (by your autos or ally damage) — coordinate with your support.
R (Curtain Call) has 4 long-range shots with the 4th critting — use the first 3 to slow then the 4th to finish.
E traps (Captive Audience) reveal and slow — place them in bushes and behind you in fights.
Playing as Jhin
Tips to maximize your impact
Your 4th auto is always a critical strike that deals bonus damage — manage your ammo to trade with the 4th shot.
W (Deadly Flourish) roots targets already marked (by your autos or ally damage) — coordinate with your support.
R (Curtain Call) has 4 long-range shots with the 4th critting — use the first 3 to slow then the 4th to finish.
E traps (Captive Audience) reveal and slow — place them in bushes and behind you in fights.
Playing against Jhin
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Jhin has to reload after 4 shots — engage during his reload window for a free trade.
His W only roots if you've been hit recently (marked) — if you see the mark, dodge the W as priority.
Jhin is immobile with no dash — assassins and engages punish him very effectively.
His R is a channel: interrupt it with CC, or flank him because he can't move during the channel.
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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