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Finally got Soul Fighter Jhin after watching a streamer absolutely pop off with it, and after 70 games I can tell you exactly why this skin hits different. The martial arts theme completely transforms how Jhin feels to play, especially when you're setting up those crucial teamfights around objectives.
His Q bounces feel more responsive compared to Dark Cosmic, with that satisfying martial arts impact sound that makes last hitting addictive. The W root has this golden chain effect that's actually easier to track in messy fights, and I've landed way more catches because of it. But the real game changer is his ult. Those four shots feel faster somehow, probably the cleaner animation, and the targeting reticle stands out better against river terrain. During a baron fight yesterday, I managed to execute their jungler through three bodies because I could actually see my shot trajectory clearly, something that gets muddy on High Noon.
Is Soul Fighter Jhin worth it compared to other Jhin skins? At 1350 RP it's not cheap, but the recall alone where he does that meditation pose is insane. Project still has better sound effects for the passive fourth shot, but Soul Fighter wins on clarity every time. The skin isn't pay to win but it definitely feels less clunky than base Jhin, especially when you're trying to kite backwards and need those autos to register clean.
After maining Jhin for three years, this might be my new go to skin for ranked. The visual clarity advantage is real, and when you're trying to climb, every little edge counts. Would recommend grabbing it if you play Jhin regularly, maybe wait for a sale if you're just collecting.