Hello guys, I'm MisterFirstBlood from EUW, and today I'm going to show you how to play Jhin.

Jhin, the Virtuoso, is one of the most unique and captivating AD Carries in League of Legends. His playstyle revolves around precise shots, strategic positioning, and an artistic approach to combat. As Jhin, you embody the mindset of a marksman who values perfection and dramatic flair in every shot.

With his four-shot passive, Jhin's gameplay is all about timing and placement. His fourth shot always crits, dealing devastating damage and making him a formidable threat in both lane and teamfights. Jhin's abilities provide a mix of crowd control, vision, and burst damage, allowing him to control the battlefield and dictate the flow of engagements.

In this guide, I'll walk you through everything you need to know about Jhin—from his abilities and rune choices to item builds and advanced tactics. Whether you're an experienced ADC looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, you'll find valuable insights to help you master this champion.

So, let's step onto the stage and unleash the full potential of the Virtuoso!

+ A lot of burst damage.
+ A lot of CC with massive range.
+ Very good ult to initiate Teamfights.
+ Able to reach the highest AD Value ingame.
+ Prevent ganks by placing traps.

- No consistent DPS.
- No mobility except movement speed
- Weak if you dont land your Skillshots. (requires aim)
- Relatively easy to gank.

Passive: Whisper
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.

Q: Dancing Grenade
Jhin launches a magical cartridge at an enemy. It can hit up to four targets and gains damage each time it kills.

W: Deadly Flourish
Jhin brandishes his cane, firing a single shot with incredible range. It pierces through minions and monsters, but stops on the first champion hit. If the target was recently struck by Jhin's allies, lotus traps, or damaged by Jhin, they are rooted.

E: Captive Audience
Jhin places an invisible lotus trap that blooms when walked over. It slows nearby enemies before dealing damage with an explosion of serrated petals. Beauty in Death - When Jhin kills an enemy champion, a lotus trap will bloom near their corpse.

R: Curtain Call
Jhin channels, transforming Whisper into a shoulder-mounted mega-cannon. It is able to fire 4 super shots at extreme range that pierce through minions and monsters, but stop on the first champion impacted. Whisper cripples enemies hit, which slows them and deals execute damage. The 4th shot is perfectly crafted, epically powerful, and guaranteed to critically strike.

The most common starting item for Jhin is The Collector. However, you can theoretically skip it and go directly for Infinity Edge. While Infinity Edge as a standalone item isn't that strong, combining it or The Collector with Rapid Firecannon makes your crits hit like a truck. Jhin scales massively, and even tanks aren't safe from your DPS output. That's why you should consider buying Lord Dominik's Regards at this point.

To finalize your build, items like Bloodthirster are always a good idea, although some players prefer Statikk Shiv and sometimes even rush that item.

As always, you should make your decision based on your current needs—there is no definitive build you should rush in every single game.

Jhin is one of the few champions that really benefits from using Fleet Footwork due to his high base attack damage. The movement speed provided by Fleet Footwork fits well in his kit, and Celerity enhances this synergy. With Legend: Bloodline and Presence of Mind, you won't have significant sustain issues while laning.

Coup de Grace increases your damage substantially, which is especially useful for your ultimate ability, as it has an execute multiplier.

In your secondary tree, choose Biscuit Delivery for additional sustain and Celerity to further enhance the movement speed synergy mentioned above.

Play an aggressive lane and punish an early level 2 hard. Many players underestimate Jhin's Flash 4th auto attack combined with Q damage.

After your 4th auto attack, run away from your enemies to avoid incoming damage. You gain additional movement speed and can't deal damage while reloading anyway.

Use your ultimate to start teamfights or execute fleeing enemies. Using it in the middle of a teamfight is often not worth it, as enemies will just CC you and interrupt your ultimate.

Use your farsight trinket to gain vision of recalling enemies and try to snipe them with W/R.

When escaping from a melee champion, auto attack them or place a trap under them and try to land a W to root them. If you manage to get a fourth auto attack/crit, you'll gain movement speed and can escape.

Don't underestimate your ultimate's damage in lane. If you get a small lead, you can kill squishy targets from 100 to zero with only your ultimate and W.

Jhin is an incredibly powerful AD Carry known for his burst damage and unique playstyle. One of his strengths is his ability to deal massive critical strike damage thanks to his fourth shot mechanic and scaling with attack damage and critical chance. This makes him particularly effective against kiteable teams, teams without tanks, or compositions that rely on late-game scaling.

In lane, Jhin can play very aggressively, especially at level 2 with his Flash 4th auto attack and Q combination. His ability to punish greedy or overextended players is exceptional, and with proper positioning, he can dominate early skirmishes.

Jhin's ultimate, Curtain Call, is a game-changer in fights around objectives like Baron and Dragon. The long-range execute potential and slow can help secure kills or control the battlefield, providing significant advantages for his team. His W, Deadly Flourish, also contributes to his ability to pick off low-health targets and root enemies caught in teamfights.

Pairing Jhin with a support like Xerath creates a formidable lane. Both champions have long-range poke and burst potential, making it difficult for opponents to engage or trade effectively. The combination of their abilities can zone enemies, control the lane, and secure kills with relative ease.

However, Jhin does have some vulnerabilities. His lack of mobility makes him susceptible to dives and ganks, requiring careful positioning and awareness. Additionally, his lower attack speed compared to other ADCs means that he relies heavily on landing his skill shots and maximizing the damage from his fourth shot.

Despite these challenges, Jhin's ability to punish mistakes and his scaling potential make him a strong pick in many scenarios. His synergy with certain supports, like Xerath, can further amplify his strengths and create powerful lane dynamics. Mastering Jhin requires practice and precision, but the rewards are well worth it.

In summary, Jhin is a champion that excels in controlled aggression, high burst damage, and strategic positioning. Whether you're sniping enemies from afar with Curtain Call or setting up plays with Deadly Flourish, Jhin offers a dynamic and thrilling gameplay experience that can carry games and make a significant impact on the Rift.

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