Jinx vs Ezreal ADC Matchup

Jinx ADC wins 55.0% of 15,360 Low Elo games against Ezreal ADC, -1.0 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

Why Ezreal is favored

Ezreal can pressure Jinx when he gets push: the wave stops protecting her from Mystic Shot(Q), and repeated poke can force her under tower before she reaches her item spike. Matchup discussions recommend Jinx match his push to restore minion cover, which identifies the clearest lane advantage behind Ezreal's HIGH ELO edge.

Measured in High Elo: Ezreal wins 1.9pp more often than expected over 8,906 games.

How to play as Jinx

Use Fishbones(Q) to hit several minions and contest the push, then slow down and farm within your wave; Jinx players say this keeps Ezreal from landing free Qs and avoids being pinned under turret.

Side-step Mystic Shot(Q) while hitting the wave. If Ezreal uses Arcane Shift(E) forward, place Flame Chompers(E) behind his landing and follow with Fishbones; a Jinx one-trick recommends punishing that blink.

Mystic Shot(Q) is blocked by minions, while Fishbones(Q) deals area damage around its target and helps Jinx clear waves faster; minion cover limits Ezreal's main poke but does not stop Jinx's rocket splash.

How to play as Ezreal

Look for Mystic Shot(Q) when Jinx steps beyond minion cover; when she builds a wave, spend abilities on the minions or accept that she can push safely, since your reliable Q poke depends on having an open angle.

Treat a forward Arcane Shift(E) as a commitment while Jinx's Flame Chompers(E) are available; if she catches the landing with a trap, she can follow with rockets and win the extended fight.

Sources

These notes come from LoL Wiki, r/summonerschool, and r/leagueofjinx, checked against the champions' abilities.