Why does Jhin have AP scaling in his kit?

iiGazeii··1 votes·975 views

I'm just curious: Why is it there? I've never seen a Jhin seriously build AP outside of maybe a Doran's Ring start a few seasons back, but he certainly doesn't build a full AP item except for the occasional clickbait streamer.

What purpose does that scaling serve? Is it there to make an AP item at least do something for him? Jhin doesn't really use any of the hybrid items. Is it there to tempt/trap players into trying a full AP item?

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Fermi Paradox1 votes

item diversity. Some time ago you also bought Rageblade on him. It's to make use of AP stats in case he buys some hybrid-ish item :)

Maybe one day we'll see Gunblade Jhin, who knows?

Sukishoo1 votes

The opposite scaling is there on most champions to help Riot with balance.

LittleDemonTrist1 votes

Its because baron gives 80ap which they dont want to go to waste. And because they like giving champs multiple playstyles.

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