Top 6 Best Supports to Synergize with Jhin in League of Legends

Jhin is one of the most distinctive ADCs in League of Legends. He fires four shots between reloads, his fourth shot is empowered, and his abilities reward careful aim over raw attack speed. Because his kit has a long range and a root that depends on a teammate landing damage first, the support next to him matters more than it does for many other marksmen. This guide covers six supports that pair well with Jhin, explains what each one adds, and gives a few rules for choosing between them in a real draft.

What Jhin Wants From a Support

Before looking at champions, it helps to understand what Jhin's kit asks for:

• Setup for his root. Deadly Flourish (W) is a long-range line that can root an enemy champion who was recently damaged by one of Jhin's allies. A support who pokes or stuns makes that root easier to land. Always read the current ability tooltip in the client, because exact conditions and numbers change between patches.
• Space to reload. Jhin's attacks come in bursts, and his reload leaves him with no damage for a moment. Shields, peel and crowd control protect that window.
• Range and patience. Jhin's basic attack range is moderate, but his abilities reach far. Supports with long-range spells fit a lane where both champions punish anyone who steps forward. For a comparison with other marksmen, see our ADC attack range list.
• A plan for his ultimate. Curtain Call (R) fires four powerful shots from a distance and works best in a team fight or when a teammate locks down a target first.

In short, Jhin likes supports that either make enemies stop moving or keep him safe while he lines up a shot. The six below do one or both.

#1: Xerath

Xerath is a mage who can play support by poking from far away. Arcanopulse (Q) and Eye of Destruction (W) damage enemies that stand in the lane, which sets up Jhin's Deadly Flourish. In team fights, Xerath's long-range ultimate can hit targets from behind your front line, and the two of you can pressure objectives from a distance. The downside is that Xerath is fragile and has little self-peel, so he depends on Jhin and the jungler when the enemy engages.

#2: Bard

Bard gives Jhin both setup and flexibility. Cosmic Binding (Q) can slow or stun enemies, especially when it pushes them into a wall or hits two targets in a row, and Jhin's root follows naturally. Caretaker's Shrine (W) offers healing in lane and Magical Journey (E) lets Bard reach the side lanes or help the team reposition. Tempered Fate (R) can freeze both teams in place, which is useful when Jhin needs a safe moment to start Curtain Call. Bard rewards players who know when to roam and when to stay, so he suits supports who are comfortable making decisions.

#3: Karma

Karma is a safe choice if you want shields and poke in the same champion. Inner Flame (Q) harasses enemies and weakens them for Jhin's shots, and Inspire (E) gives a shield and movement speed that help Jhin step in, shoot and step out. Her Mantra empowers one of her abilities, so you can choose between a stronger shield, a stronger slow or more damage depending on what the fight needs. Karma is a good fit when the enemy bot lane has strong poke of its own and you want sustain.

#4: Maokai

Maokai is the engage option on this list. Twisted Advance (W) lets him dash to a target and root it, and Jhin can follow up with his own abilities and basic attacks. Sapling Toss (E) adds area control, and Nature's Grasp (R) creates a long wall of roots that splits a team fight. A tank support also soaks damage while Jhin stays behind him. If your team already has engage, Maokai may be redundant; if your team lacks front line, he is a strong pick.

#5: Lux

Lux is a mage who is also a common support choice. Light Binding (Q) roots a target for a short time, and her shield protects Jhin from burst damage. Her ultimate, Final Spark, reaches a long distance, which fits Jhin's own long-range ultimate. The combination is good at ending fights quickly, but both champions are weak if enemies reach them, so you need to hold spacing and use vision to avoid being caught.

#6: Zyra

Zyra creates damage and control with her plants. Grasping Roots (E) roots enemies and gives Jhin a clean target, and her plants add steady pressure in lane. Stranglethorns (R) controls an area, which pairs with Curtain Call when you want to deny an escape path. Like Xerath and Lux, Zyra is vulnerable to engage supports, so her best matchups are lanes that cannot reach you easily.

How to Choose Between Them

• Look at the enemy lane first. Against hard engage such as Leona or Nautilus, a shielding or tanky support (Karma, Maokai) is safer. Against passive lanes, poke supports (Xerath, Lux, Zyra) can put them behind.
• Check your team composition. If your team has no engage, choose Maokai or Bard. If your team has plenty of engage, a poke or enchanter support avoids duplicating it.
• Use champions you know. A support you have played many games on will usually do more for Jhin than a theoretically better pick you have not practiced.
• Follow the current patch. Win rates and item changes move quickly. Look at a current champion statistics site or the patch notes for the version you are playing before relying on any ranking, including ours.

Laning Tips for the Duo

1. Decide who initiates trades before the minions meet. Jhin should usually attack after the support has used a spell.
2. Keep track of Jhin's reload. When the fourth shot has been used, the support should cover him until he is ready again.
3. Ward the river early. Both Jhin and most supports on this list are weak when caught out.
4. Save the support's key crowd control for a target the team can follow up on, not for the first enemy you see.

Conclusion

Xerath, Lux and Zyra give Jhin long-range setup, Bard and Maokai give him crowd control and flexibility, and Karma gives him sustain and a safe shield. None of them is the single best choice in every game. Choose according to the enemy lane, your team and your own comfort, and review a few replays to see whether Jhin's shots landed because of the setup or in spite of it. If you want a second opinion on your bot lane decisions, a coach can review your games through our LoL coaching service, and our LoL ranks guide explains how divisions and promotion work. If your duo already works, our guide to supports for Zeri shows how another mobile marksman picks a partner.