Jax Top performs well against Volibear (55.0% win rate) based on 1138 games. This matchup works well for Jax players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Jax Top vs Volibear 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.
Jax dominates the meta (3rd most popular, 7.0% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Volibear (3.2% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of top lane's current powerhouses. Meta strength confirmed: Jax's superior tier rating (B+ vs C) translates into a solid 55.0% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Jax ranks 36th in win rate among Top champions. Amplify your advantage: The Grasp of the Undying + Demolish rune setup achieves 70.1% win rate (3.9% popularity), while the core build Trinity Force > Blade of The Ruined King > Wit's End with Mercury's Treads (70%+ win rate) lets you snowball advantages into guaranteed victories by 15 minutes.
Win through macro: Jax takes the matchup (54.95%) despite falling behind in CS (5.96 vs 6.41/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 742/min), the 55.0% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Skill-based matchup: Identical KDA (1.60) with 55.0% win rate indicates that macro play, team coordination, and clutch moments determine outcomes more than individual mechanics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | C |
| 55.0% | Matchup Winrate | 45.1% |
| 50.00% | Role Winrate | 48.90% |
| #36 | Winrate Rank | #50 |
| 7.0% | Pickrate | 3.2% |
| 1.6 | Average KDA | 1.6 |
| 408 | Gold per Minute | 403 |
| 5.96 | CS/Min | 6.41 |
| 0.34 | Wards per Minute | 0.32 |
| 693 | Damage per Minute | 742 |
The Jax versus Volibear matchup in the top lane is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
Jax deals mixed damage - the opponent has fewer options for defense. Volibear has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Volibear, ranking 35th (versus 52nd for Jax) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly.
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 Volibear, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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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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