Jax Top has an advantage against Darius (51.6% win rate) based on 1939 games. The matchup leans toward Jax.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Jax Top vs Darius Top in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Jax (7.0% pick rate, 3rd most popular out of 62 Top champions) versus Darius (6.8%, 4th place). These two top lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Meta strength confirmed: Jax's superior tier rating (B+ vs B) translates into a solid 51.6% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Jax ranks 36th in win rate among Top champions. Optimize for consistency: Lethal Tempo paired with Triumph (55.7% win rate, 6.6% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Trinity Force > Sundered Sky > Frozen Heart with Plated Steelcaps delivers 70%+ win rate against Darius.
Win through macro: Jax takes the matchup (51.64%) despite falling behind in CS (5.96 vs 6.14/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Quality over quantity: Jax wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (693 vs 712/min), the 51.6% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Intriguing anomaly: Jax wins the matchup (51.6%) despite a lower KDA (1.60 vs 1.80). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | B |
| 51.6% | Matchup Winrate | 48.4% |
| 50.00% | Role Winrate | 49.06% |
| #36 | Winrate Rank | #49 |
| 7.0% | Pickrate | 6.8% |
| 1.6 | Average KDA | 1.8 |
| 408 | Gold per Minute | 428 |
| 5.96 | CS/Min | 6.14 |
| 0.34 | Wards per Minute | 0.30 |
| 693 | Damage per Minute | 712 |
While statistically Jax is slightly stronger than Darius in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Jax deals mixed damage - the opponent has fewer options for defense. Darius deals mainly physical damage (77.66%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Darius, ranking 49th (versus 52nd for Jax) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (1.8 versus 1.6) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Jax player to maintain constant pressure on Darius, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
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