- Win Rate
- 50.8%
- Pick Rate
- 3.0%
- Ban Rate
- 7.7%
Jax Top Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 5,909
- Lane
- Top
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 17, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Unmatched in both his skill with unique armaments and his biting sarcasm, Jax is the last known weapons master of Icathia. After his homeland was laid low by its own hubris in unleashing the Void, Jax and his kind vowed to protect what little remained. As magic now rises in the world, this slumbering threat stirs once more, and Jax roams Valoran, wielding the last light of Icathia and testing all warriors he meets to see if any are strong enough to stand beside him...
Is Jax Good in Patch 26.20?
Jax is a solid, playable pick in Patch 26.20: B tier as Top. Jax's 50.8% win rate ranks #17 of 48 Top champions, and its pick rate ranks #9. That is up 1.5 points from Patch 26.19. Jax is banned in 7.7% of games and present (picked or banned) in 15.4%.
- Tier
- B
- Win Rate
- 50.8%#17 of 48 Top
- Pick Rate
- 3.0%#9 of 48 Top
- Ban Rate
- 7.7%
- Win rate change
- +1.5vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Top)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Jax →
Jax Roles
Jax goes Top in 72% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.20 Jax Changes
Quick overview of Jax's optimal setup in League of Legends. Jax's top build includes Mercury's Treads, Death's Dance, Wit's End, using Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Jax performs well against Camille, Irelia, Gwen but struggles against Illaoi, Teemo, Sion.
Jax Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Jax stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Damage to buildings: better than 92% of champions
- Objective control: better than 86% of champions
Weaknesses
Nothing stands out — close to average.
Jax ranks in the 69.8 percentile for early game strength, 52.8 percentile for late game scaling, 66.0 percentile for objective control, 36.8 percentile for support strength, 30.2 percentile for creep farming, and 28.3 percentile for damage output.
Jax exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Jax's performance shows a 43.8% win rate difference between Iron and Chal tiers, indicating that Jax rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (56.3% win rate), players may struggle to execute Jax's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Chal (100.0% win rate), Jax's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Jax has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Jax should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (56.3%), Bronze (53.4%), Silver (60.9%), Gold (43.0%), Platinum (45.7%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Jax's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Jax an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
Theorycraft Your Next Jax Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Jax matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length
Jax Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Jax Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 51.38% win rate in 35 minute games, while performing lowest at 40.00% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Jax Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Jax Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
Is Jax good in Patch 26.20?
Jax is solid: B tier as Top in Patch 26.20 with a 50.8% win rate. That win rate ranks #17 of 48 Top champions.
What lane is Jax played in?
Mostly Top (72% of ranked games), also Jungle (25%).
How often is Jax banned?
Jax is banned in 7.7% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 15.4%.
What is Jax good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Jax stands out for Damage to buildings (92/100), Objective control (86/100).
Which champions are similar to Jax?
Champions that play like Jax: Jax, Xin Zhao, Rumble.