Jinx ADC vs Xerath Support Matchup

Jinx ADC wins 50.0% of 5,665 Low Elo games against Xerath Support, -1.4 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.

How to play as Jinx

Use Fishbones(Q)'s range and splash to collect minions when stepping up would expose you to Xerath's poke; avoid splashing the whole wave if that would push you into a dangerous position.

When Xerath misses Shocking Orb(E), coordinate an engage with your support before his stun returns; he is much easier to punish after spending that tool.

Xerath's long-range Arcanopulse(Q) can keep Jinx from safely last-hitting, while Fishbones(Q) gives Jinx extra range to farm without walking into the same poke zone.

Sources

These notes come from r/leagueofjinx and r/summonerschool.