Jax - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Jaxvs Vayne

BFighter
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jax vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Jax wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Vayne based on 15 games. Vayne wins the early laning phase while Jax scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jax build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jax vs Vayne matchup.

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Jax Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jax performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Jax - 53.3% win rate in this matchup
Jax
53.3% WR
VS
Vayne vs Jax matchup - 46.7% win rate
Vayne
46.7% WR

Who Wins the Jax vs Vayne Matchup?

Jax wins the Jax vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Jax
Matches: 15
53.3%
Win Rate
46.7%
5.5
CS / min
6.2
675
DMG / min
927
12,762
Gold / game
12,799
237
Heal / min
277
1,061
DMG Mitigated / min
547
0.4
CC / min
0.4
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Jax vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Jax vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Jax wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Vayne's 46.7%, giving Jax a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vayne controls the early laning stage, but Jax outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vayne needs to press advantages before Jax reaches their power spikes, while Jax should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Jax leads by 475 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jax players can confidently pick into Vayne and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vayne away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jax vs Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

Vayne wins the laning phase against Jax in League of Legends

Vayne is favored during the laning phase against Jax, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Vayne holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.5Jax
6.2Vayne
Vayne edges out Jax by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vayne.
Damage
675Jax
927Vayne
Vayne heavily out-damages Jax by 252 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jax should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Vayne's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,762Jax
12,799Vayne
Jax and Vayne generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 37 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Jax
0.4Vayne
Both Jax and Vayne provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,298Jax
823Vayne
Jax vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 475 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jax can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vayne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vayne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Jax Build Against Vayne

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Vayne, providing the mobility and stats Jax needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jax against Vayne are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Blade of The Ruined King. This combination gives Jax an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Vayne. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jax vs Vayne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vayne
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Jax early game win rateJax40.0%
Vayne early game win rateVayne60.0%
Late Game
Jax
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Jax late game win rateJax60.0%
Vayne late game win rateVayne40.0%

Vayne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Jax. This lopsided early game means Vayne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jax is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Vayne. Extended games heavily favor Jax, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Vayne must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Jax reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Jax survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Jax Runes Against Vayne

Resolve rune tree - Jax primary runes vs VayneResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Jax rune vs VayneDemolish - best Jax rune vs VayneSecond Wind - best Jax rune vs VayneOvergrowth - best Jax rune vs Vayne
Precision rune tree - Jax secondary runes vs VaynePrecision
Legend: Bloodline - best Jax rune vs VaynePresence of Mind - best Jax rune vs Vayne
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Jax to press their advantage against Vayne, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Jax matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Jax's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Jax build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Jax matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.56%906.176911,09833.3%53.7%
57.14%702.873212,23167.6%45.5%
47.14%701.570312,13751.6%43.6%
52.24%675.778010,83050.0%55.2%
51.67%605.469110,56663.3%40.0%
66.67%601.179814,02162.5%69.4%
32.73%551.262811,78527.8%35.1%
47.06%511.473112,41945.8%48.1%
46.00%505.071711,46858.3%34.6%
45.83%486.080911,88150.0%42.3%
58.33%485.785512,00050.0%65.4%
43.18%441.167412,04952.6%36.0%
48.84%435.774211,95650.0%48.1%
37.21%436.082210,75833.3%40.9%
48.84%431.272612,10655.6%44.0%
54.76%426.587413,35763.2%47.8%
56.10%414.381211,97559.1%52.6%
41.03%394.185312,85033.3%45.8%
64.86%371.461211,95656.3%71.4%
34.29%356.11,16812,22137.5%31.6%
47.06%341.35839,14750.0%41.7%
53.13%321.362412,10150.0%56.3%
65.63%326.086111,72860.0%70.6%
66.67%306.186311,50566.7%66.7%
37.93%294.874910,44733.3%45.5%
62.96%275.271910,95450.0%76.9%
57.69%262.575912,15550.0%62.5%
50.00%265.47789,73150.0%50.0%
44.00%255.87629,72250.0%33.3%
44.00%255.286711,45316.7%69.2%
36.00%251.874610,79725.0%46.1%
56.00%255.366711,97040.0%66.7%
36.00%255.380810,78118.2%50.0%
45.83%245.91,17012,22055.6%40.0%
58.33%244.777911,86081.8%38.5%
45.83%241.072113,14344.4%46.7%
45.83%246.287612,28958.3%33.3%
60.87%236.21,02212,30866.7%57.1%
47.83%232.570111,72518.2%75.0%
52.17%235.264711,27250.0%53.9%
27.27%223.178912,97716.7%31.3%
54.55%221.673811,82744.4%61.5%
33.33%213.763210,40016.7%55.6%
42.86%215.47449,81827.3%60.0%
45.00%206.472311,62060.0%30.0%
50.00%206.688312,80028.6%61.5%
45.00%205.782912,65750.0%41.7%
35.00%201.263511,65333.3%36.4%
45.00%206.486311,43450.0%40.0%
65.00%201.571412,96457.1%69.2%
63.16%191.172013,36944.4%80.0%
44.44%182.170510,22050.0%37.5%
50.00%186.387111,82244.4%55.6%
29.41%171.167411,30012.5%44.4%
43.75%165.372011,15075.0%33.3%
66.67%155.691512,47362.5%71.4%
40.00%151.261610,95733.3%44.4%
73.33%152.066611,56575.0%71.4%
53.33%151.654410,20766.7%33.3%
53.33%155.567512,76240.0%60.0%
42.86%145.162710,89128.6%57.1%
76.92%136.01,08015,5640.0%90.9%
38.46%136.254511,73916.7%57.1%
61.54%131.474012,33460.0%62.5%
66.67%121.257811,39885.7%40.0%
75.00%124.271011,49483.3%66.7%
25.00%126.19099,56433.3%16.7%
50.00%123.773012,25850.0%50.0%
50.00%124.76469,92950.0%50.0%
45.45%115.488011,27860.0%33.3%
50.00%101.967011,85133.3%75.0%
60.00%101.46129,51650.0%66.7%
40.00%106.564511,57975.0%16.7%
60.00%100.856712,20025.0%83.3%
66.67%92.26399,44871.4%50.0%
44.44%95.878611,26940.0%50.0%
37.50%85.856812,124100.0%28.6%
75.00%84.91,02013,51250.0%83.3%
42.86%72.652111,50433.3%100.0%
42.86%72.261211,188100.0%33.3%
28.57%76.553710,85166.7%0.0%
33.33%63.41,04013,4360.0%50.0%
16.67%62.176314,0320.0%25.0%
60.00%56.389412,90066.7%50.0%

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Jax vs Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jax do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Jax wins the Jax vs Vayne matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Vayne's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Jax do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Vayne has the advantage against Jax with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Vayne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jax do against Vayne in the late game?

In the late game, Jax takes over the Jax vs Vayne matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Jax scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jax vs Vayne matchup?

Jax wins the matchup against Vayne with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Jax is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Jax build against Vayne?

The best Jax build against Vayne includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Blade of The Ruined King with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jax runes against Vayne?

The best Jax runes against Vayne use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Jax vs Vayne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jax counter Vayne?

Yes, Jax has a favorable matchup against Vayne with a 53.3% win rate. Jax strongly counters Vayne in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Jax against Vayne?

When playing Jax against Vayne, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Vayne. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.