Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Jhin
VS
Champion 2
Xerath
vs

46.8%
Jhin win rate vs Xerath
Xerath has the edge
385
Games Analyzed
46.8%
Jhin WR
53.2%
Xerath WR
-260
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jhin
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Jhin
Level 1
Xerath
Level 6
Jhin
1 item
Xerath
1 item
Jhin
4th shot
Xerath
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Jhin deals AD damage while Xerath deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Jhin's Weakness
Jhin's main weakness: No attack speed scaling, immobile during R, assassins. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Jhin Win Condition
4th shot execute, W root follow-up, R long-range snipe
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Recommended Items
Jhin

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Xerath's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Xerath's burst
Xerath

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Jhin's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Jhin's sustain/autos

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Jhin's Worst Matchups
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