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Aphelios & Thresh vs Jinx & Soraka
Bot Lane MatchupAphelios vs Jinx (with Thresh & Soraka) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- Pre-6, you win the 2v2 with Gravitum into Crescendum or Infernum cycling because Jinx has no dash to escape your root and Soraka's W is interruptible by Thresh's engage; post-6, your R combined with Thresh's Q creates a reliable kill setup that Soraka's R cannot fully negate if you burst fast enough before she channels it.
Synergy & Trading
- Your best trading pattern is to use Gravitum auto to root Jinx, then swap to Infernum or Crescendum to maximize damage during the root window while Thresh uses E to slow Soraka from healing; avoid extended poke wars with Severum active against Soraka because her Q healing denial is not enough to outpace Severum's lifesteal in short trades.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Freeze the wave near your tower when possible to deny Jinx farm under Thresh's hook threat, because Jinx must walk up to last-hit and her lack of mobility makes her extremely vulnerable to Thresh's Q when the wave is positioned against her; if Soraka is low, shove the wave to force a recall and take tower plates.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not waste your R as a pure damage tool in lane without Thresh's Q landing first, because Soraka's R will negate a significant portion of the burst if Jinx is not already rooted and unable to reposition; always coordinate with Thresh so his hook confirms before you commit your ultimate.
Created on 09/21/2026
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