Lulu & Jinx vs Kai'Sa & Rakan
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose level 2 because Rakan's W-Q is more reliable engage than your W defensive tools, but you win level 6 since your R provides better disengage and teamfight utility than Rakan's engage.
- Your polymorph becomes more valuable as the game progresses since it completely shuts down Kai'Sa's burst windows.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q to poke through minions when Rakan is positioned aggressively, then immediately W whoever he engages on to deny the follow-up damage.
- Save E for when Kai'Sa commits with passive stacks, as the shield and movement speed help Jinx kite away from her burst range.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam when Jinx has a slow push building and the enemy bot lane is low, typically after successful trades around levels 4-5.
- Your best roam timing is when Rakan roams first, as you can counter-roam with superior movement speed from W and better gank setup with polymorph.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never waste W on minions or for minor poke trades, as it's your only answer to Rakan's engage and Kai'Sa's all-in potential.
- Don't use R proactively in trades unless it's a guaranteed kill, since you need it to counter their superior burst damage in extended fights.
Created on 11/24/2025
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