Irelia & Maokai vs Jhin & Alistar
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose level 2 all-ins due to Alistar's W-Q combo disrupting your Q resets and Jhin's high early damage.
- At level 6, you win if you can dodge Alistar's engage and get onto Jhin with R, as your sustained damage output becomes superior.
Synergy & Trading
- Look for short trades using Q on low minions to gap close, then E-W-AA before backing out with another Q reset.
- Extended trades favor you once you have Sheen, but avoid fighting when Alistar has W-Q available as it completely negates your engage potential.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Focus on freezing the wave near your tower to force Jhin into dangerous positions for CS.
- Push hard only when you have kill pressure or when the enemy duo recalls, as Jhin struggles to farm under tower early.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never engage without Q resets available, as you become a sitting duck against Jhin's range advantage.
- Avoid fighting in open areas where Alistar can easily land W-Q, instead look for fights around minion waves or jungle chokes.
Created on 11/29/2025
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