Top Matchup

Jax vs Gangplank

Patch: 15.24 (25.24)
League: Platinum+
Jax

Jax

Grandmaster at Arms
Top
Jax Top Overall Win Rate
49.63%

Matchup Win Rate

45.9%
Jax vs Gangplank Wins
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54.1%
Gangplank vs Jax Wins
Gangplank

Gangplank

the Saltwater Scourge
Top
Gangplank Top Overall Win Rate
48.71%

Jax vs Gangplank - Top Matchup Guide Patch 15.24 (25.24)

Jax Top vs Gangplank Top - Who is stronger?

Gangplank Top counters Jax hard (45.9% win rate) based on 839 games. This matchup is really difficult for Jax players.

View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Jax Top vs Gangplank Top in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 75.6% in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup Analysis

Jax dominates the meta (8th most popular, 5.7% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Gangplank (3.6% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of top lane's current powerhouses. Surprising upset: Despite Jax's higher tier rating, Gangplank wins 54.1% of encounters. This suggests Gangplank's kit specifically counters Jax's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Grasp of the Undying + Demolish combination (60.3% win rate) plus optimal itemization Trinity Force, Blade of The Ruined King, Randuin's Omen, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 45.9% to 75.6% - potentially game-changing.

Farm your way back: Jax's superior farming (7.03 vs 6.71/min, 16th among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.32 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Gangplank leads in both matchup win rate (54.1%) and damage (907 vs 704/min). Jax must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Gangplank: leads in both matchup win rate (54.1%) and KDA (2.10 vs 1.60, 12th vs 53rd place). Jax players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.

Jax vs Gangplank - Top Stats Comparison

Jax Top
Jax Top		Versus
Gangplank Top
Gangplank Top
B+TierB
45.9%Matchup Winrate54.1%
49.63%Role Winrate48.71%
#40Winrate Rank#51
5.7%Pickrate3.6%
1.6Average KDA2.1
412Gold per Minute470
7.03CS/Min6.71
0.33Wards per Minute0.31
704Damage per Minute907

How to Beat Gangplank as Jax (Top)

Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.

Jax deals mixed damage - the opponent has fewer options for defense. Gangplank has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.

An important advantage of Jax is higher farming statistics (ranked 16th among role champions) (versus 27th for Gangplank), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.1 versus 1.6) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.

Key aspects of the Jax Top versus Gangplank Top matchup

In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Jax player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Gangplank player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.

Jax vs Gangplank: Top Lane Summoner Spells

Most Popular

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Teleport
Teleport After a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed.
49.2% Win Rate88.3% Pick Rate

Highest Win Rate

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Ghost
Ghost Gain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration.
59.6% Win Rate0.9% Pick Rate

Jax vs Gangplank: Top Lane Runes

Most Frequent Runes

Primary Path
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Grasp of the Undying Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:
  • Deal bonus magic damage equal to 3.5% of your max health
  • Heal you for 1.3% of your max health
  • Permanently increase your health by 5
    Ranged Champions: Damage, healing, and permanent health gained are 60% effective.

    • Grasp of the Undying

    Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:Deal bonus magic damage equ…

    Demolish
    Demolish Charge up a powerful attack against a tower over 3s, while within 600 range of it. The charged attack deals 100 (+35% of your max health) bonus physical damage.

    Cooldown: 45s

    Demolish

    Charge up a powerful attack against a tower over 3s, while within 600 range of …

    Second Wind
    Second Wind After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health +3 over 10s.

    Second Wind

    After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …

    Unflinching
    Unflinching Gain 6 - 12 (level scaling) Armor and Magic Resist when crowd controlled and for 2 seconds after.

    Unflinching

    Gain 6 - 12 (level scaling) Armor and Magic Resist when crowd controlled and fo…

    Secondary Path
    Inspiration
    Biscuit Delivery
    Biscuit Delivery Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until 6 min.

    Biscuits restore 12% of your missing health. Consuming or selling a Biscuit permanently increases your max health by 30.

    Biscuit Delivery

    Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until …

    Cosmic Insight
    Cosmic Insight +18 Summoner Spell Haste
    +10 Item Haste

    Cosmic Insight

    +18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste

    Adaptive
    Attack Speed
    Attack Speed Increases attack speed by 10%

    Attack Speed

    Increases attack speed by 10%

    Adaptive Force
    Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

    Adaptive Force

    Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

    Scaling Health
    Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

    Scaling Health

    Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

    48.8% Win Rate53.7% Pick Rate

    Best Win Rate Runes

    Primary Path
    Resolve
    Grasp of the Undying
    Grasp of the Undying Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:
  • Deal bonus magic damage equal to 3.5% of your max health
  • Heal you for 1.3% of your max health
  • Permanently increase your health by 5
    Ranged Champions: Damage, healing, and permanent health gained are 60% effective.

    • Grasp of the Undying

    Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:Deal bonus magic damage equ…

    Demolish
    Demolish Charge up a powerful attack against a tower over 3s, while within 600 range of it. The charged attack deals 100 (+35% of your max health) bonus physical damage.

    Cooldown: 45s

    Demolish

    Charge up a powerful attack against a tower over 3s, while within 600 range of …

    Second Wind
    Second Wind After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health +3 over 10s.

    Second Wind

    After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …

    Overgrowth
    Overgrowth Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.

    When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.

    Overgrowth

    Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…

    Secondary Path
    Sorcery
    Manaflow Band
    Manaflow Band Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum mana by 25, up to 250 mana.

    After reaching 250 bonus mana, restore 1% of your missing mana every 5 seconds.

    Cooldown: 15 seconds

    Manaflow Band

    Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…

    Scorch
    Scorch Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus magic damage based on level after 1s.

    Cooldown: 10s

    Scorch

    Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…

    Adaptive
    Attack Speed
    Attack Speed Increases attack speed by 10%

    Attack Speed

    Increases attack speed by 10%

    Adaptive Force
    Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

    Adaptive Force

    Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

    Scaling Health
    Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

    Scaling Health

    Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

    60.3% Win Rate2.6% Pick Rate

    Jax vs Gangplank: Top Lane Item Builds

    Most Popular Build

    Starting Items
    Stealth Ward
    Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
    Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
    Doran's Shield
    Doran's Shield (450 gold) 110 Health
    Enduring Focus
    Restore 4 Health every 5 seconds.
    After taking damage from a champion, restore Health over 8 seconds.
    Helping Hand
    Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
    Health Potion
    Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
    Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
    49.6% Win Rate75.0% Pick Rate
    Popular Boots
    Plated Steelcaps
    Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
    45 Move Speed
    Plating
    Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
    51.2% Win Rate67.6% Pick Rate
    Mercury's Treads
    Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
    45 Move Speed
    30% Tenacity
    46.7% Win Rate11.1% Pick Rate
    Ionian Boots of Lucidity
    Ionian Boots of Lucidity (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
    45 Move Speed
    Ionian Insight
    Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.
    59.3% Win Rate7.6% Pick Rate
    Core Build
    Sheen
    Sheen (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
    Spellblade
    After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus physical damageOn-Hit.
    ->
    Trinity Force
    Trinity Force (3333 gold) 36 Attack Damage
    30% Attack Speed
    333 Health
    15 Ability Haste
    Spellblade
    After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus physical damageOn-Hit.

    Quicken
    Attacking grants 20 Move Speed for 2 seconds.
    Sundered Sky
    Sundered Sky (3100 gold) 40 Attack Damage
    400 Health
    10 Ability Haste
    Lightshield Strike
    Your first Attack against a champion Critically Strikes and restores Health.
    Zhonya's Hourglass
    Zhonya's Hourglass (3250 gold) 105 Ability Power
    50 Armor

    Time Stop
    Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.
    62.8% Win Rate23.3% Pick Rate
    Final Build
    Sterak's Gage
    Sterak's Gage (3200 gold) 400 Health
    20% Tenacity
    The Claws that Catch
    Gain bonus Attack Damage.
    Lifeline
    Taking damage that would reduce your Health below 30% grants a decaying Shield for 4.5 seconds.
    72.1% Win Rate15.3% Pick Rate

    Best Win Rate Build

    Starting Items
    Stealth Ward
    Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
    Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
    Doran's Ring
    Doran's Ring (400 gold) 18 Ability Power
    90 Health
    Restoration
    Restore 1.25 Mana every second. If you can't gain Mana, restore 0.55 Health instead.
    Helping Hand
    Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
    Health Potion
    Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
    Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
    75.3% Win Rate1.4% Pick Rate
    Highest Winrate Boots
    Ionian Boots of Lucidity
    Ionian Boots of Lucidity (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
    45 Move Speed
    Ionian Insight
    Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.
    59.3% Win Rate7.6% Pick Rate
    Plated Steelcaps
    Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
    45 Move Speed
    Plating
    Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
    51.2% Win Rate67.6% Pick Rate
    Boots of Swiftness
    Boots of Swiftness (1000 gold) 60 Move Speed
    Fleetfooted
    Reduce the effectiveness of Slows by 25%.
    50.0% Win Rate1.4% Pick Rate
    Core Build
    Sheen
    Sheen (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
    Spellblade
    After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus physical damageOn-Hit.
    ->
    Trinity Force
    Trinity Force (3333 gold) 36 Attack Damage
    30% Attack Speed
    333 Health
    15 Ability Haste
    Spellblade
    After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus physical damageOn-Hit.

    Quicken
    Attacking grants 20 Move Speed for 2 seconds.
    Blade of The Ruined King
    Blade of The Ruined King (3200 gold) 40 Attack Damage
    25% Attack Speed
    10% Life Steal
    Mist's Edge
    Attacks deal a percentage of enemy's current Health as bonus physical damageOn-Hit.
    Clawing Shadows
    Attacking a champion 3 times Slows them by 30% for 1 second.
    Randuin's Omen
    Randuin's Omen (2700 gold) 350 Health
    75 Armor
    Resilience
    Receive 30% less damage from Critical Strikes.
    Humility
    Slow nearby enemies by 70% for 2 seconds.
    75.6% Win Rate1.4% Pick Rate
    Final Build
    Zhonya's Hourglass
    Zhonya's Hourglass (3250 gold) 105 Ability Power
    50 Armor

    Time Stop
    Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.
    79.6% Win Rate11.1% Pick Rate
    Other Items
    Death's Dance
    Death's Dance (3300 gold) 60 Attack Damage
    15 Ability Haste
    50 Armor
    Ignore Pain
    A percentage of damage taken is dealt to you over 3 seconds instead.
    Defy
    When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, cleanse Ignore Pain's remaining damage and restore Health over 2 seconds.
    24.9% Win Rate9.0% Pick Rate
    Frozen Heart
    Frozen Heart (2500 gold) 75 Armor
    400 Mana
    20 Ability Haste
    Winter's Caress
    Reduce the Attack Speed of nearby champions by 20%.
    50.2% Win Rate8.8% Pick Rate
    Maw of Malmortius
    Maw of Malmortius (3100 gold) 60 Attack Damage
    15 Ability Haste
    40 Magic Resist
    Lifeline
    Taking magic damage that would reduce your Health below 30% grants a magic damage Shield for 3 seconds and 10% Omnivamp until end of combat.
    49.4% Win Rate4.5% Pick Rate
    Blade of The Ruined King
    Blade of The Ruined King (3200 gold) 40 Attack Damage
    25% Attack Speed
    10% Life Steal
    Mist's Edge
    Attacks deal a percentage of enemy's current Health as bonus physical damageOn-Hit.
    Clawing Shadows
    Attacking a champion 3 times Slows them by 30% for 1 second.
    0.0% Win Rate4.5% Pick Rate
    Wit's End
    Wit's End (2800 gold) 50% Attack Speed
    45 Magic Resist
    20% Tenacity
    Fray
    Attacks deal bonus magic damageOn-Hit.
    0.0% Win Rate4.4% Pick Rate
    Rabadon's Deathcap
    Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
    Magical Opus
    Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
    50.1% Win Rate4.4% Pick Rate
    Mejai's Soulstealer
    Mejai's Soulstealer (1500 gold) 20 Ability Power
    100 Health
    Glory
    Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
    Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.
    50.0% Win Rate4.4% Pick Rate

    Jax vs Gangplank: Top Lane Skill (abilities) Orders

    Most Frequent Skill Order

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    Q
    Q
    Leap Strike Jax leaps toward a unit. If they are an enemy, he strikes them with his weapon.
    Q
    Q
    Q
    Q
    Q
    W
    W
    Empower Jax charges his weapon with energy, causing his next attack to deal additional damage.
    W
    W
    W
    W
    W
    E
    E
    Counter Strike Jax's combat prowess allows him to dodge all incoming attacks for a short duration and then quickly counterattack, stunning all surrounding enemies.
    E
    E
    E
    E
    E
    R
    R
    Grandmaster-at-Arms Every third consecutive attack deals additional Magic Damage. Additionally, Jax can activate this ability to deal damage around himself and strengthen his resolve, increasing his Armor and Magic Resist for a short duration.
    R
    R
    R
    Max Order: W > E > Q
    51.8% Win Rate59.0% Pick Rate

    Highest Win % Skill Order

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    R
    Q
    Leap Strike Jax leaps toward a unit. If they are an enemy, he strikes them with his weapon.
    Q
    Q
    Q
    Q
    Q
    R
    W
    Empower Jax charges his weapon with energy, causing his next attack to deal additional damage.
    W
    W
    W
    W
    W
    R
    E
    Counter Strike Jax's combat prowess allows him to dodge all incoming attacks for a short duration and then quickly counterattack, stunning all surrounding enemies.
    E
    E
    E
    E
    E
    R
    R
    Grandmaster-at-Arms Every third consecutive attack deals additional Magic Damage. Additionally, Jax can activate this ability to deal damage around himself and strengthen his resolve, increasing his Armor and Magic Resist for a short duration.
    R
    R
    R
    Max Order: W > E > Q
    81.7% Win Rate1.2% Pick Rate

    Jax tips:

    • Jax can Leap Strike to friendly units, including wards. You can use them to plan your escape.
    • Jax benefits greatly from items that have both Ability Power and Attack Damage such as Guinsoo's Rageblade and Hextech Gunblade.

    Playing Against Gangplank

    • Parrrley deals a high amount of physical damage. Items that grant Armor can help if an enemy Gangplank is doing well.
    • Once Gangplank reaches level 6, watch out for his global-range ultimate, Cannon Barrage!

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    Yone

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    Trundle

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    Irelia

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    Yorick

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    Volibear

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    +4.1%
    Renekton

    Jax vs Renekton

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    +3.0%
    Kayle

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    Jax
    +2.6%
    Camille

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    +2.6%
    Darius

    Jax vs Darius

    Jax
    +2.4%
    Ambessa

    Jax vs Ambessa

    Jax
    +2.3%
    Gwen

    Jax vs Gwen

    Jax
    +2.0%
    Tryndamere

    Jax vs Tryndamere

    Jax
    +1.9%
    Akali

    Jax vs Akali

    Jax
    +1.0%
    Ornn

    Jax vs Ornn

    Jax
    +0.4%
    Aatrox

    Jax vs Aatrox

    Jax
    +0.3%
    Fiora

    Jax vs Fiora

    Jax
    -1.2%
    Teemo

    Jax vs Teemo

    Jax
    -1.2%
    Mordekaiser

    Jax vs Mordekaiser

    Jax
    -1.4%
    Jayce

    Jax vs Jayce

    Jax
    -1.7%
    Sett

    Jax vs Sett

    Jax
    -2.0%
    Gnar

    Jax vs Gnar

    Jax
    -2.1%
    Rumble

    Jax vs Rumble

    Jax
    -2.2%
    Riven

    Jax vs Riven

    Jax
    -2.2%
    Shen

    Jax vs Shen

    Jax
    -2.5%
    Illaoi

    Jax vs Illaoi

    Jax
    -2.7%
    Olaf

    Jax vs Olaf

    Jax
    -3.5%
    Pantheon

    Jax vs Pantheon

    Jax
    -3.6%
    Kennen

    Jax vs Kennen

    Jax
    -3.6%
    Urgot

    Jax vs Urgot

    Jax
    -3.9%
    Sion

    Jax vs Sion

    Jax
    -4.1%
    K'Sante

    Jax vs K'Sante

    Jax
    -4.1%
    Dr. Mundo

    Jax vs Dr. Mundo

    Jax
    -4.1%
    Singed

    Jax vs Singed

    Jax
    -4.3%
    Poppy

    Jax vs Poppy

    Jax
    -4.3%
    Gragas

    Jax vs Gragas

    Jax
    -4.7%
    Nasus

    Jax vs Nasus

    Jax
    -5.1%
    Quinn

    Jax vs Quinn

    Jax
    -5.2%
    Garen

    Jax vs Garen

    Jax
    -5.5%
    Vladimir

    Jax vs Vladimir

    Jax
    -5.7%
    Malphite

    Jax vs Malphite

    Jax
    -6.1%
    Kled

    Jax vs Kled

    Jax
    -6.4%
    Cho'Gath

    Jax vs Cho'Gath