Xayah & Brand vs Jinx & Mel
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through Brand's poke pressure and your feather control that Jinx cannot effectively counter.
- Post-6 becomes more dangerous due to Mel's R execute potential, but your R plus Brand R still provides superior burst damage.
Synergy & Trading
- Set up feathers with Q-auto-auto, then use E when enemies step forward for CS or when Brand lands abilities.
- Coordinate your R timing with Brand's full combo to avoid Mel's W reflection while maximizing burst damage.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Control minion waves by placing feathers strategically to zone enemies from CS while Brand pokes.
- Avoid hard pushing since it removes your feather positioning advantage and exposes you to Mel's long-range Q poke.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use R defensively unless absolutely necessary since it's your primary kill threat with Brand.
- Positioning without escape feathers when Mel has E available will result in guaranteed root into Jinx follow-up damage.
Created on 01/18/2026
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