Jax Top has trouble against Shen (48.2% win rate) based on 1040 games. This is a tough matchup for Jax players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Jax Top vs Shen Top in patch 15.16 (25.16), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 68.4% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Jax (6.7% pick rate, 5th most popular out of 64 Top champions) versus Shen (4.6%, 12th place). These two top lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Grasp of the Undying + Demolish combination (57.8% win rate) plus optimal itemization Blade of The Ruined King, Trinity Force, Sundered Sky, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 48.2% to 68.4% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Jax's superior farming (6.55 vs 5.00/min, 34th among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 1.55 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Jax outputs more damage (821 vs 627/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Shen: leads in both matchup win rate (51.8%) and KDA (2.80 vs 1.60, 1st vs 51st place). Jax players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Jax versus Shen 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. Shen 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 34th among role champions) (versus 63rd for Shen), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.8 versus 1.6) suggests they participate more effectively 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 Shen 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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Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:Deal bonus magic damage equ…
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 …
Gain 6 - 12 (level scaling) Armor and Magic Resist when crowd controlled and fo…
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Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
