Jax, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
0.9%
Ban Rate
7.9%

Jax Jungle Win Rate & Tier

Jax C TierFighter
Patch
26.20
Games
1,246
Lane
Jungle
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 15, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

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 middle of the pack in Patch 26.20: C tier as Jungle. Jax's 50.4% win rate ranks #20 of 47 Jungle champions, and its pick rate ranks #38. That is up 2.9 points from Patch 26.19. Jax is banned in 7.9% of games and present (picked or banned) in 15.5%.

Tier
C
Win Rate
50.4%#20 of 47 Jungle
Pick Rate
1.0%#38 of 47 Jungle
Ban Rate
7.9%
Win rate change
+2.9vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Jungle)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Jax →

Jax Roles

Jax goes Top in 71% 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

Win Rate
Patch 26.1948.73%
Patch 26.2050.97%
+2.24%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.193.80%
Patch 26.203.80%
0.00%

Quick overview of Jax's optimal setup in League of Legends. Jax's top build includes Plated Steelcaps, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, using Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Jax performs well against Sylas, Warwick, Diana but struggles against Talon, Shyvana, Shaco.

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 46.3 percentile for early game strength, 50.0 percentile for late game scaling, 85.8 percentile for objective control, 49.5 percentile for support strength, 57.4 percentile for creep farming, and 25.9 percentile for damage output.

Jax maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (50.0%) to Master (50.0%). This stability, with only a 0.0% variance, indicates that Jax has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Jax's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (50.0%), Bronze (52.3%), Silver (46.0%), Gold (53.6%), Platinum (41.0%)) shows that Jax provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Jax a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Jax's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Jax knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.

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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 56.25% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 43.42% in 45 minute games. Understanding Jax Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Jax include Jax, Xin Zhao, Rumble. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Jax in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Jax, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Jax Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20

Is Jax good in Patch 26.20?

Jax is average this patch: C tier as Jungle with a 50.4% win rate. That win rate ranks #20 of 47 Jungle champions.

What lane is Jax played in?

Mostly Top (71% of ranked games), also Jungle (25%).

How often is Jax banned?

Jax is banned in 7.9% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 15.5%.

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.