Jhin & Nautilus vs Jinx & Brand
Bot Lane MatchupJhin vs Jinx (with Nautilus & Brand) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 2v2s with Nautilus's engage potential and your burst damage, but struggle post-6 against Brand's R and Jinx's scaling damage.
- Your immobility becomes a liability against Brand's AOE abilities.
Synergy & Trading
- Use W root to follow up on Nautilus hooks or to catch Brand when he steps up to poke.
- Save your fourth shot for when enemies are CC'd to guarantee the crit damage and movement speed.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Control minion waves with Q bounces to maintain favorable positioning and deny Brand's W poke angles.
- Keep waves slightly pushed to enable Nautilus roams while maintaining safe farming distance.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use W carelessly for poke as it's your only self-peel tool against Brand's engage.
- Avoid reloading in dangerous positions where Brand can land his full combo during your immobility window.
Created on 02/21/2026
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