As the number of friendly matches has recovered, I did some testing with the help of alliance members.
In conclusion, there is a chance that the jinx will be activated if there is any elemental link. ( For the first time I saw Caitlin activate Jinx! )
The jinx has never been activated for teams that do not have any elemental links.
edit:
I also tried the Krampus hypothesis I wrote above using Melendor and Caitlin together.
In conclusion, the hypothesis is correct, if a buff is present at the “moment of damage deals” by Caitlin, the jinx will be activated.
detail:
- If Melendor dispels Crumps’provocation and then uses Caitlin’s skill, the jinx will not be activated except for Crumps, who has a defensive buff that cannot be dispelled. (Note the damage done and have confirmed no jinx is applied other than Krampus.)
- If Melendor did not dispel Krampus taunt and Caitlin used the skill, the jinx was triggered with high probability because all opponent team members, including Krampus, had buffs left.