Nautilus & Smolder vs Jinx & Braum
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose level 2 due to Jinx's superior damage output and Braum's ability to block your hook with shield.
- You win level 6+ engages when your ultimate can bypass Braum's defensive tools and enable Smolder's scaling damage.
Synergy & Trading
- Look for hooks when Braum is separated from Jinx or has used his shield ability.
- Follow successful hooks immediately with auto-attack and abilities to maximize crowd control duration before Braum can intervene.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam when Smolder can safely farm under tower and you have vision control.
- Optimal timings are after successful recalls, when mid lane is gankable, or when dragon/herald objectives are spawning.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't hook through minions early game as Braum can easily intercept and turn the engage.
- Avoid using ultimate as primary engage tool when Braum's shield is available, as he can block it and waste your key cooldown.
Created on 11/16/2025
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