Jax Top has trouble against Illaoi (47.5% win rate) based on 455 games. This is a tough matchup for Jax players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Jax Top vs Illaoi 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.
Jax dominates the meta (8th most popular, 5.7% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Illaoi (2.3% 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, Illaoi wins 52.5% of encounters. This suggests Illaoi'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 (62.8% win rate) plus optimal itemization Blade of The Ruined King, Trinity Force, Sundered Sky, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 47.5% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Jax's superior farming (7.03 vs 6.28/min, 16th among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.75 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Illaoi leads in both matchup win rate (52.5%) and damage (894 vs 704/min). Jax must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Jax maintains better KDA (1.60, 53rd place vs 60th for Illaoi), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | B |
| 47.5% | Matchup Winrate | 52.5% |
| 49.63% | Role Winrate | 49.92% |
| #40 | Winrate Rank | #35 |
| 5.7% | Pickrate | 2.3% |
| 1.6 | Average KDA | 1.5 |
| 412 | Gold per Minute | 405 |
| 7.03 | CS/Min | 6.28 |
| 0.33 | Wards per Minute | 0.30 |
| 704 | Damage per Minute | 894 |
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. Illaoi deals mainly physical damage (95.25%), 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 45th for Illaoi), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (1.5 versus 1.6) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Jax player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Illaoi 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.
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Charge up a powerful attack against a tower over 3s, while within 600 range of …
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …
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