Kayle Top has trouble against Jax (47.2% win rate) based on 970 games. This is a tough matchup for Kayle players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Kayle Top vs Jax 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 71.5% in this matchup.
With 3.4% popularity, Kayle constantly encounters meta-dominant Jax (7.0%, 3rd place out of 62 Top champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Kayle performance in the current patch. Surprising upset: Despite Kayle's higher tier rating, Jax wins 52.8% of encounters. This suggests Jax's kit specifically counters Kayle's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Lethal Tempo + Absorb Life combination (49.4% win rate) plus optimal itemization Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap, Lich Bane, and Boots of Swiftness boosts your chances from 47.2% to 71.5% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Kayle's superior farming (8.12 vs 5.96/min, 1st among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 2.16 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Kayle outputs more damage (797 vs 693/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Kayle maintains better KDA (1.70, 45th place vs 50th for Jax), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Kayle deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Jax has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
An important advantage of Kayle is higher farming statistics (ranked 1st among role champions) (versus 52nd for Jax), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (1.6 versus 1.7) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Kayle player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Jax 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.
Hitting an enemy champion with 3 consecutive basic attacks deals 40 - 160 bonus adaptive …
Killing a target heals you for @HealAmount@.
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
All movement bonuses are 7% more effective on you and gain 1% Move Speed.
Every 10 min gain AP or AD, adaptive.10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD 20 min: + 24 AP or …
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Attacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds…
Killing a target heals you for @HealAmount@.
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you re…
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
