Jax Top has an advantage against Warwick (51.5% win rate) based on 774 games. The matchup leans toward Jax.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Jax Top vs Warwick 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 Warwick (2.7% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of top lane's current powerhouses. Optimize for consistency: Lethal Tempo paired with Presence of Mind (50.3% win rate, 6.8% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Nashor's Tooth > Lich Bane > Cosmic Drive with Plated Steelcaps delivers 70%+ win rate against Warwick.
Lane dominance: Jax not only wins the matchup but crushes CS (5.96/min vs 5.76 for Warwick). This 0.20 CS/min advantage generates significant gold leads that compound your already favorable position. Quality over quantity: Jax wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (693 vs 765/min), the 51.5% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Intriguing anomaly: Jax wins the matchup (51.5%) despite a lower KDA (1.60 vs 1.80). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | S |
| 51.5% | Matchup Winrate | 48.5% |
| 50.00% | Role Winrate | 52.74% |
| #36 | Winrate Rank | #1 |
| 7.0% | Pickrate | 2.7% |
| 1.6 | Average KDA | 1.8 |
| 408 | Gold per Minute | 409 |
| 5.96 | CS/Min | 5.76 |
| 0.34 | Wards per Minute | 0.27 |
| 693 | Damage per Minute | 765 |
While statistically Jax is slightly stronger than Warwick in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. 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. Warwick 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 52nd among role champions) (versus 54th for Warwick), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (1.8 versus 1.6) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
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 Warwick, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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