i-Edge Or BT first on jinx

Blišs·3/11/2015, 1:36:31 AM·2 votes·1,980 views

I main jinx adc, well, that's one of my most played favorite role to go. But, I never knew what to start on jinx, her first fully built item, I always started infinity edge but lots also say to start bloodthirster, please confirm what's the best to get first?!?!?Jinx item 3072 vs. item 3031 ?!?!?!?

8 Comments

Saixos3/11/2015, 1:38:38 AM2 votes

As with anything, it depends IMO. I'd always try to rush bf sword, but from there it really depends on the lane matchup. If you're having a rough time or you're pretty behind, the shield and lifesteal from the bloodthirster will help you out in lane a lot. If you're even, just slightly behind, or ahead, I'd go with infinity edge 100% of the time as it is the vastly superior item IMO.

Also, for future note, this should go under tips and tricks :)

Laraso3/11/2015, 1:59:50 AM2 votes

IE is usually the better buy on most ADCs, but it's an even better buy for Jinx, with her attack speed steroid you're going to have more chances to crit and more crits means more damage.

But of course, if you're losing your lane, the sustain provided by Bloodthirster is probably going to be more helpful, but you can just split build IE and BT. Get the vamp scepter and then finish Infinity edge.

(Also, even though Bloodthirster is considered the better buy, I find Essence Reaver to be pretty good on Jinx as well. I prefer it over BT, even if it's not "optimal".)

Erockandroll3/11/2015, 2:01:03 AM2 votes

Only take as much LS as you need. you can get a Vamp scepter if your struggling, but hold off getting the BT until you get your core DPS items.

For me, this is usually an IE, a Shiv, and a LW along with my boots before completing a BT.

Maximum Zilean3/11/2015, 4:17:05 AM2 votes

This is how I see it with AD carries.

If your winning lane or going even, Get infinity edge.

If your losing lane super hard and just want to farm it out for a bit. Bloodthirster.

Ofc there are some AD carries who benefit from rushing other items first EX: Corki item 3078 Vayne item 3153

Aww Kat3/11/2015, 12:31:26 PM1 votes

Personally I rush the BT most times, but it really depends if you are getting bullied in lane. You might need the lifesteal. If you are dominating in lane just got for IE first. I always try to get a BF and boots on my first back or BF and Vamp Sep.

Darkshade243/11/2015, 1:14:54 PM1 votes

Ok, from one Jinx main to another, It's generally better to start item 3031, in fact i start it basically every time, but, there are some times when item 3072 might be necessary. For example, you're losing lane, the enemy bot lane has lots of poke, and your support has no heals, shields, etc. Then it would prob be a good idea to get item 3072. Also, once you've gotten your item 3031 or item 3072, you should get item 3006, item 3046(It's much, much better than shiv now after the buffs, and probably was before them too) Here, you have to make a choice on your next item. If you started item 3072, then you basically have to get item 3031 now. But if you started item 3031,(Like you should probably start in 90% of your games) then you have to choose between item 3035 and item 3072. If the enemy team has lots of armor, or tankyness, then I would go item 3035, if the enemey team has poke, or you constantly have to go stop a split pusher(that's not tanky) I would probably go item 3072. I usually choose item 3035, because the effective damage is amazing. Right now your build should look like this: item 3031 item 3006 item 3046 item 3035 item 3072 for your last item, it's pretty situational. Do they have a fed Nidalee chucking spears at you? item 3102 is your best friend. Do they have a Zed, Malzahar, or Warwick ulting you with no chance for escape? Then get a item 3139 Do they have a Talon or Katarina, who you just cant get away from? then item 3026 is your best bet.

I hope this helps you out!

Blišs6/13/2015, 5:47:33 AM1 votes

Thankyou all so much!