Jhin's E is useless ATM.

Johnny Topside·Sep 17, 2017·3 votes·524 views

So lately, Jhin players (myself included) have been taking E at level 13, and even then, it seldom is used during games. I would say the only time I'd take it earlier than level 13 is if there was an Eve or Shaco on the opposing team. The skill definitely isn't "useless", but it doesn't do much for Jhin's kit. You get more than enough CC with the root from the W. No one ever gets hit by the explosion of the E, it's only there to proc the W.. discuss? Maybe have it pop a little quicker?

3 Comments

QuephaSep 17, 20171 votes

A slow, waveclear, triggering your W's passive so you can snare from a distance, and zoning power by forcing enemies to walk out of it.

That's a lot of stuff and it's all pretty important to his kit.

MYXYNSep 17, 20171 votes

I actually find that Jhin's e is quite a versatile ability. It can be used as a semi ward, it can help with jhin's average wave clear, and you can even use it to block paths to objectives such as baron or drake. You can even just throw it down in the middle of the fight and it gives something else for the enemies to dodge. I usually take this ability around level 4 or even level 3 sometimes because it can be used quite effectively. But I can see where you are coming from. If you don't land that snare it's very easy for the enemy to just walk our or through the trap. I would say it is honestly personal preference.