Kayn Jungle has trouble against Jax (48.1% win rate) based on 522 games. This is a tough matchup for Kayn players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Kayn Jungle vs Jax Jungle in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 58.2% in this matchup.
Meta staple Kayn (7.5% pick rate, 5th most popular out of 54 Jungle champions) rarely faces off-meta Jax (1.7% pick rate). However, even uncommon picks can cheese unprepared players, so basic matchup knowledge provides valuable insurance. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Triumph combination (52.3% win rate) plus optimal itemization Voltaic Cyclosword, Black Cleaver, Spear of Shojin, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 48.1% to 58.2% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Kayn's superior farming (6.46 vs 5.96/min, 17th among Jungle) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.50 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Kayn outputs more damage (707 vs 659/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 Jax: leads in both matchup win rate (51.9%) and KDA (2.40 vs 2.30, 47th vs 50th place). Kayn players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A+ |
| 48.1% | Matchup Winrate | 51.9% |
| 49.83% | Role Winrate | 51.37% |
| #32 | Winrate Rank | #9 |
| 7.5% | Pickrate | 1.7% |
| 2.3 | Average KDA | 2.4 |
| 417 | Gold per Minute | 448 |
| 6.46 | CS/Min | 5.96 |
| 0.16 | Wards per Minute | 0.30 |
| 707 | Damage per Minute | 659 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Kayn versus Jax matchup in the jungle, 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.
Except for rare builds, Kayn deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. 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 Kayn is higher farming statistics (ranked 17th among role champions) (versus 27th for Jax), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.4 versus 2.3) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Kayn 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.
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
Your Ultimate has 12% increased damage, healing, and shielding. (AoE damage is …
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on …
Gain an additional 50 gold the next time you collect a Bounty Hunter stack. Inc…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
