Jax Top wins most games against Yasuo (56.9% win rate) based on 776 games. This matchup works very well for Jax players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Jax Top vs Yasuo 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 Yasuo (2.8% 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 56.9% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Jax ranks 36th in win rate among Top champions. Amplify your advantage: The Lethal Tempo + Triumph rune setup achieves 57.5% win rate (5.9% popularity), while the core build Trinity Force > Blade of The Ruined King > Sundered Sky with Plated Steelcaps (70%+ win rate) lets you snowball advantages into guaranteed victories by 15 minutes.
Win through macro: Jax takes the matchup (56.90%) despite falling behind in CS (5.96 vs 6.91/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 804/min), the 56.9% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Statistical dominance: Jax leads in both matchup win rate (56.9%) and KDA (1.60 vs 1.40) - complete superiority across all metrics.
The Jax versus Yasuo 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. Yasuo deals mainly physical damage (86.71%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Yasuo, ranking 23rd (versus 52nd for Jax) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (1.4 versus 1.6) suggests they are less effective 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 Yasuo, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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