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Jax Counter Stats

Jax Counters
Discover all champions who counter Jax. Use our statistics and learn how to counter Jax in League of Legends and win in Champion Select!
2,304 Tips for countering Jax below

Top Lane
49.47% Win Rate53% Pick Rate Jax Top Lane Counters: 43 counter champions

Counter Rating Counter rating is an expression of how strong or weak a counter is based on win rate, kills, and deaths, as well as early laning advantages or disadvantages. A higher number means an easier laning phase against that champion.
Counter Rating Counter rating is an expression of how strong or weak a counter is based on win rate, kills, and deaths, as well as early laning advantages or disadvantages. A higher number means an easier laning phase against that champion.

Tips Against Jax in Top Lane Tips Provided by MOBAFire Guide Authors

ExiledRain says “Power level: You have chances to kill him early but if he gets ahead this would be extremelly hard as his E cooldown goes down and he can get frozen heart making you slightly useless against him.Then you would need assistance from your team to handle him :| Game plan: Lvl 1 almost unchanged and there are few ways to handle it. Jax would start E 99% of times and you can either start W to stun his E and back of or start Q to farm and Q away his E and potentilly Q back in depending on how he uses it. This game prioritize short trades before you get items, as Jax excells in long fights wheres you not. This is another footsies game where clicks matter, and you also want to Q delay this matchup as much as possible.And idea is that when you Q delay, and kite his E, your Q goes back online allowing to punish him for that. Tips: Jax deals mixed damage which makes it a bit hard to efficiently itemize against him but generally Armor works unless he builds AP items. On lvl6 with R even 1v1 he gets extremely tanky so try to chunk him before all in. More Enemies gets hit by his initial R cast more tankier he gets. He can still can jump on Wards he place giving him an escape chances. Some time ago you could cancel his W with yours and now there no point even trying it. If he just Q jumps on you, you can E + W away and then depending on his actions you can do quick Q trade before falling back.”
Blade trickster Riven, mess with their heads by ExiledRain | Riven Player
saikoujya says “Use your E to run away from his stun. You can also buffer your ult to hit after you get stunned.”
zwartebliksem says “I personally don't like the Jax matchup, since this champion functions so weirdly. He will most likely look for an E stun + Q jump trade, where you are unable to trade back. When Jax jumps onto you, look for an early E + W. This should mean you can walk away from him once the stun ends and should deny most damage he deals. You can tank a lot later into the game, but you will barely be able to kill him.”
[25.20] Glory in Death - Sion Guide by zwartebliksem | Sion Player
xumi_k says “Oh no worst Irelia counterpick gg wp ff15, no. You have all the tools to defeat Jax. There are two ways - farm under tower like a good boy and not die to him 10 times in 5 minutes. Second - get prio and play like a psycho with no self-preservation instinct. I swear, most Jaxes won't expect such boldness. Lvl up Q first. Clear his first wave and first minion of 2nd wave as if your life depends on it. If you maintain it over him and push him to the tower hardly he can do anything. if you reach level two first, if you weave AA onto him between hitting minions - you beat him. You sit under tower if they zone you - then yes, you sit in a sweet spot, waiting for a gank and farm patiently. But if you have a possibility to take prio - take it. As long as you dodge his E early - you win. I'm not saying it's an easy matchup - but if you stay patient and calm - you win if estimate the situation correct. He's a better duelist, but it's hard for him to 1v2 you and your jungler. After 6 he wins 1v1 if has R.”
Blade Dancer Guide Top/Mid (FOR BEGINNERS) by xumi_k | Irelia Player
forsakn says “ Levels 1–5: Jax’s early trades with Q (Leap Strike) + E (Counter Strike) can be dangerous if you overcommit. Short trades are safest, and don’t fight when his E is up. Wave control: He pushes moderately with autos and Q. Let him shove while you farm safely under tower. Trading: Auto + E poke works well. If he tries to all-in, use Q + W to poke and create distance. Post-6: His R (Grandmaster’s Might) gives him tankiness and burst. Maintain spacing and avoid extended fights until you have items. Summoner Spells: Flash + Teleport is standard. Exhaust is recommended against his all-ins. Scaling: You outscale Jax mid-late game. Survive early, farm safely, and your sustained damage overtakes him later. Jax top is strong early with dueling potential. Respect his E, use Q + W to disengage if needed, and by midgame you outclass him.”
Hoikatop says “Don't use your fling until after he uses Q, otherwise he will insta-Q back onto you for his E stun. You win long trades before he gets Sheen. After sheen he wins long trades. You can all-in him at 6 if he is close to your turret. He hard outscales you in the sidelane so your job is just to stop his splitpush and look for good 5v5 fights. I rush Liandry's but you can go Rylais if enemy team has a lot of divers.”
Minishcap1's singed guide by Hoikatop | Singed Player
Areyaserius says “push him away when his e is charging after he dashes cant do nothing else”
hexsex hammer (TOP GUIDE) by Areyaserius | Jayce Player
PoEs_tk says “hard because his W is unstoppable. You have to bait his E with ur q delay”
CHALLENGER EUW RIVEN GUIDE POES_TK by PoEs_tk | Riven Player
Volkeran says “This is a hard matchup since he can prevent vital procs with his E and he can also jump on you if you disengage. He can randomly activate his stun so it is RNG if you parry it or not. After like 1 Second use your W, then you will 100% parry the stun if you are unsure, use Q to disengage when he activates his dodge, if he jumps on you then just W and hope for the RNG. If you have a hard one against Jax in general I advice to rush hexdrinker first item cause his dmg is mostly magic based. I also Advise Conqueror + DBlade start.”
Fiora Guide 25.15 by Volkeran | Fiora Player
Auxarcmod says “Not a bad lane for Sion, you beat him early and mid game. Use w for his burst.”
Sion Matchups and builds guide by Auxarcmod | Sion Player
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In the Jungle
51.69% Win Rate45% Pick Rate Jax In the Jungle Counters: 41 counter champions

Counter Rating Counter rating is an expression of how strong or weak a counter is based on win rate, kills, and deaths, as well as early laning advantages or disadvantages. A higher number means an easier laning phase against that champion.
Counter Rating Counter rating is an expression of how strong or weak a counter is based on win rate, kills, and deaths, as well as early laning advantages or disadvantages. A higher number means an easier laning phase against that champion.

Tips Against Jax in the Jungle Tips Provided by MOBAFire Guide Authors

Alek Ingame says “When he uses his E just start charging your E for a chance to reduce his damage and to dodge his stun by knocking him back!”
Monke Superior says “His E is extremely annoying since you apply everything through AA's.”
lolWillieP's Hybrid Udyr by Monke Superior | Udyr Player
Arctic Arrow says “Perma bann! Jax outscales you in literally every phase of the game. His kit denies your burst and punishes your engage — his E (Counter Strike) dodges your autos and blocks your healing window. Even when you try to scream him away mid-E, he’ll still out-DPS you once he gets a few items. His R gives bonus resistances, making him tankier the longer the fight goes. Optional: Frozen Heart or Randuin’s if he’s fed Runes: Conditioning + Unflinching ❌ Don’t duel him. ✅ Play map, gank other lanes, and avoid matching pathing. ❗ If he’s top, warn your top-laner early — Jax > Briar in every state”
Ultimate Briar Jng Guide by Arctic Arrow | Briar Player
Judgementlol says “Jax in toplane is hard to gank for the most part. You need a strong laner that actually stomps him. His E blocks your Q. His sidelaning is generally hard to impact. He is going to pretty consistently gap your toplaner and do more in 2v2s Thats it ”
S15 The Best Nidalee Guide By Multi Season Challenger OTP by Judgementlol | Nidalee Player
6KSGA9 says “dodge or bait his 3rd ability you dont want to get stun by him or just ban him ”
VI UNKILLABLE 4 BARRIER by 6KSGA9 | Vi Player
Axsoowy says “Jax E full counters bel, however most Jax players aren't good enough to abuse the matchup.”
Bel'Veth Patch 15.18 Ranked Guide [Masters NA] by Axsoowy | Bel'Veth Player
NeonRST says “if he Q Es in to you or your team just combo and insta ult him try to ult him after he ult for more stats if you want to kill him you can only if he has burned his Q and E ”
GM Mordekaiser jg build by NeonRST | Mordekaiser Player
Timerin says “One of the strongest Fighters against this build, if his [icon=counter strike size=20] isn't up, that's where you can shine, but as long as he still holds it at the back, ready to use on you, he will still be dangerous, unlike [[Cassiopeia]], you don't need to avoid him if a setup isn't possible, as at least in the early game, as long as you have your [icon=shadow dash size=20] up, you can annoy him after he used his jump, and be able to still retreat, playing the cat and mouse game with him. In the late game, as long as his [icon=counter strike size=20] isn't up, and you aren't behind on Items against him, you should be winning a 1v1.”
Shen Bruiser Jungle by Timerin | Shen Player
AnalniyDarkin says “Easy matchup. Dodge his counterstrike stun. You outduel him since you deal ability damage (not AA-reliant).”
[25.15] GudronoviyMonster's Kayn In-Depth Guide by AnalniyDarkin | Kayn Player
Caerattv says “Press E to dodge into stun. Must I say more? Oh yeah his ult also gives him armor+MR which happens to scale off each champ hit. You know what counts as a champion? Your ultimate.”
Shaco guide by a silly girl by Caerattv | Shaco Player
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