Top Matchup

Jax vs Gnar

Patch: 15.24 (25.24)
League: Platinum+
Jax

Jax

Grandmaster at Arms
Top
Jax Top Overall Win Rate
49.63%

Matchup Win Rate

48.0%
Jax vs Gnar Wins
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52.0%
Gnar vs Jax Wins
Gnar

Gnar

the Missing Link
Top
Gnar Top Overall Win Rate
49.17%

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

Jax Top vs Gnar Top - Who is stronger?

Jax Top has trouble against Gnar (48.0% win rate) based on 495 games. This is a tough matchup for Jax players.

View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Jax Top vs Gnar 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 70%+ in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup Analysis

Jax dominates the meta (8th most popular, 5.7% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Gnar (3.2% 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, Gnar wins 52.0% of encounters. This suggests Gnar'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 (67.0% win rate) plus optimal itemization Trinity Force, Sundered Sky, Sterak's Gage, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 48.0% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.

Farm your way back: Jax's superior farming (7.03 vs 6.32/min, 16th among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.71 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Gnar leads in both matchup win rate (52.0%) and damage (888 vs 704/min). Jax must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Gnar: leads in both matchup win rate (52.0%) and KDA (1.90 vs 1.60, 25th vs 53rd place). Jax players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.

Jax vs Gnar - Top Stats Comparison

Jax Top
Jax Top		Versus
Gnar Top
Gnar Top
B+TierB
48.0%Matchup Winrate52.0%
49.63%Role Winrate49.17%
#40Winrate Rank#46
5.7%Pickrate3.2%
1.6Average KDA1.9
412Gold per Minute415
7.03CS/Min6.32
0.33Wards per Minute0.29
704Damage per Minute888

How to Beat Gnar as Jax (Top)

Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Jax versus Gnar matchup in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. 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. Gnar deals mainly physical damage (79.45%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.

An important advantage of Jax is higher farming statistics (ranked 16th among role champions) (versus 43rd for Gnar), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (1.9 versus 1.6) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.

Key aspects of the Jax Top versus Gnar 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 Gnar 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 Gnar: 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.
49.8% Win Rate92.7% Pick Rate

Highest Win Rate

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.
49.8% Win Rate92.7% Pick Rate

Jax vs Gnar: 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

    51.3% Win Rate58.8% 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
    Precision
    Presence of Mind
    Presence of Mind Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.

    Takedowns restore 15% of your maximum mana or energy.

    Cooldown for damage restoration: 8s

    Presence of Mind

    Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…

    Legend: Alacrity
    Legend: Alacrity Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).

    Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.

    Legend: Alacrity

    Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…

    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

    67.0% Win Rate4.3% Pick Rate

    Jax vs Gnar: 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.
    47.1% Win Rate79.3% Pick Rate
    Popular Boots
    Plated Steelcaps
    Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
    45 Move Speed
    Plating
    Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
    49.5% Win Rate67.1% Pick Rate
    Mercury's Treads
    Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
    45 Move Speed
    30% Tenacity
    52.9% Win Rate13.5% 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.
    46.9% Win Rate6.6% 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.
    51.0% Win Rate23.4% Pick Rate
    Final Build
    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 Rate15.6% 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.
    Dark Seal
    Dark Seal (350 gold) 15 Ability Power
    50 Health
    Glory
    Takedowns grant Glory, up to 10. 5 Glory is lost on death.
    Gain 4 Ability Power per Glory.
    Refillable Potion
    Refillable Potion (150 gold) Active (2 charges)
    Restores 100 Health over 12 seconds.
    Refills upon visiting the shop.
    50.4% Win Rate1.2% Pick Rate
    Highest Winrate Boots
    Sorcerer's Shoes
    Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
    45 Move Speed
    73.7% Win Rate1.1% Pick Rate
    Mercury's Treads
    Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
    45 Move Speed
    30% Tenacity
    52.9% Win Rate13.5% Pick Rate
    Plated Steelcaps
    Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
    45 Move Speed
    Plating
    Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
    49.5% Win Rate67.1% 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.
    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.
    88.5% Win Rate5.4% Pick Rate
    Final Build
    Mortal Reminder
    Mortal Reminder (3300 gold) 35 Attack Damage
    35% Armor Penetration
    25% Critical Strike Chance
    Grievous Wounds
    Dealing physical damage applies 40% Wounds to enemy champions for 3 seconds.
    100.0% Win Rate3.1% Pick Rate
    Other Items
    Spear of Shojin
    Spear of Shojin (3100 gold) 45 Attack Damage
    450 Health
    Dragonforce
    Gain 25 Basic Ability Haste.
    Focused Will
    Dealing damage with Abilities increases your Champion's Ability and Passive damage by 3% for 6 seconds. (stacks 4 times).
    0.0% Win Rate9.4% Pick Rate
    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.
    33.4% Win Rate9.3% Pick Rate
    Titanic Hydra
    Titanic Hydra (3300 gold) 40 Attack Damage
    600 Health
    Cleave
    Attacks deal physical damage on-hit and to enemies behind the target.
    Titanic Crescent
    Empower your next Cleave to deal bonus physical damageOn-Hit and deal bonus physical damage to enemies behind the target.
    0.0% Win Rate6.3% Pick Rate
    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.
    49.2% Win Rate6.2% Pick Rate
    Black Cleaver
    Black Cleaver (3000 gold) 40 Attack Damage
    400 Health
    20 Ability Haste
    Carve
    Dealing physical damage to champions reduces their Armor by 6% for 6 seconds. (stacks 5 times).
    Fervor
    Dealing physical damage grants 20 Move Speed for 2 seconds.
    0.0% Win Rate6.2% Pick Rate
    Guardian Angel
    Guardian Angel (3200 gold) 55 Attack Damage
    45 Armor
    Rebirth
    Upon taking lethal damage, restores 50% base Health and 100% max Mana after 4 seconds of Stasis.
    0.0% Win Rate3.2% Pick Rate
    Mortal Reminder
    Mortal Reminder (3300 gold) 35 Attack Damage
    35% Armor Penetration
    25% Critical Strike Chance
    Grievous Wounds
    Dealing physical damage applies 40% Wounds to enemy champions for 3 seconds.
    100.0% Win Rate3.1% Pick Rate

    Jax vs Gnar: 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
    54.0% Win Rate49.6% 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
    69.1% Win Rate1.0% 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 Gnar

    • Gnar can't gain Rage for 15 seconds after he turns from big to little. Use this chance to engage on his team.
    • Gnar's animations and resource bar change as he gets closer to transforming.
    • Gnar's ultimate stuns if he hits you into a wall. Be careful when fighting him near one.

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    Darius

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    Ambessa

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    Ornn

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    Aatrox

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    Teemo

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    Mordekaiser

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    Jayce

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    Sett

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    Rumble

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    Riven

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    -2.2%
    Shen

    Jax vs Shen

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    -2.5%
    Illaoi

    Jax vs Illaoi

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    -2.7%
    Olaf

    Jax vs Olaf

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    -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

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    -4.1%
    K'Sante

    Jax vs K'Sante

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    -4.1%
    Gangplank

    Jax vs Gangplank

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    -4.1%
    Dr. Mundo

    Jax vs Dr. Mundo

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    -4.1%
    Singed

    Jax vs Singed

    Jax
    -4.3%
    Poppy

    Jax vs Poppy

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    -4.3%
    Gragas

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    -4.7%
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    Jax vs Nasus

    Jax
    -5.1%
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    Jax vs Quinn

    Jax
    -5.2%
    Garen

    Jax vs Garen

    Jax
    -5.5%
    Vladimir

    Jax vs Vladimir

    Jax
    -5.7%
    Malphite

    Jax vs Malphite

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    -6.1%
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    -6.4%
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