Vayne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
4.7%

Vaynevs Jax

DMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vayne vs Jax is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Jax wins with a 54.0% win rate (+8.1%) over Vayne based on 37 games. Jax wins the early laning phase while Vayne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vayne vs Jax matchup.

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Vayne Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vayne 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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Vayne - 46.0% win rate in this matchup
Vayne
46.0% WR
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Jax vs Vayne matchup - 54.0% win rate
Jax
54.0% WR

Who Wins the Vayne vs Jax Matchup?

Jax wins the Vayne vs Jax matchup
Winner
Jax
Matches: 37
46.0%
Win Rate
54.0%
5.6
CS / min
5.6
832
DMG / min
670
11,998
Gold / game
11,972
217
Heal / min
214
528
DMG Mitigated / min
979
0.4
CC / min
0.5
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vayne vs Jax Matchup Summary

The Vayne vs Jax matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 37 recent matches analyzed, Jax wins with a 54.0% win rate compared to Vayne's 46.0%, giving Jax a 8.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jax controls the early laning stage, but Vayne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jax needs to press advantages before Vayne reaches their power spikes, while Vayne should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Jax leads by 447 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jax has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vayne players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Jax overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vayne vs Jax 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
5.6Vayne
5.6Jax
Vayne and Jax farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
832Vayne
670Jax
Vayne heavily out-damages Jax by 161 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
11,998Vayne
11,972Jax
Vayne and Jax generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 26 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Vayne
0.5Jax
Both Vayne and Jax 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
745Vayne
1,193Jax
Jax vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 447 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 Vayne Build Against Jax

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Jax, providing the mobility and stats Vayne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vayne against Jax are Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King and Experimental Hexplate. This combination gives Vayne an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vayne vs Jax matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jax
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Vayne early game win rateVayne40.0%
Jax early game win rateJax60.0%
Late Game
Vayne
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vayne late game win rateVayne50.0%
Jax late game win rateJax50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Vayne at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Jax. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Jax has the edge early, but Vayne gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Vayne Runes Against Jax

Precision rune tree - Vayne primary runes vs JaxPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Vayne rune vs JaxTriumph - best Vayne rune vs JaxLegend: Alacrity - best Vayne rune vs JaxCoup de Grace - best Vayne rune vs Jax
Resolve rune tree - Vayne secondary runes vs JaxResolve
Conditioning - best Vayne rune vs JaxOvergrowth - best Vayne rune vs Jax
42.9% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Vayne the best tools to compete against Jax in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Vayne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Vayne'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 Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vayne matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.01%4766.078912,87544.3%47.4%
47.20%4476.079112,72545.4%48.6%
46.26%4285.779612,71544.9%47.3%
53.92%3956.085712,96853.2%54.6%
47.85%3726.289413,18946.8%48.6%
52.99%3516.284313,14252.5%53.4%
52.98%2856.390413,45646.2%58.8%
53.90%2696.387713,73748.2%58.0%
52.38%1895.988612,46846.1%58.2%
51.92%1566.591311,98950.0%53.4%
54.30%1516.185913,22758.5%51.2%
50.33%1516.180413,00743.8%55.2%
45.95%1485.978013,60345.3%46.3%
45.38%1306.177613,08138.2%50.7%
47.83%1156.481213,76538.5%52.6%
42.61%1156.178112,08234.0%49.2%
50.88%1145.886612,98941.2%58.7%
45.19%1046.489913,17548.7%43.1%
59.80%1026.585413,18963.5%56.0%
31.00%1005.563510,36011.1%47.3%
45.83%965.885713,16444.4%46.7%
50.53%956.31,12012,73751.6%50.0%
58.06%936.379613,00854.8%60.8%
44.09%935.862511,33042.4%45.0%
45.56%905.883011,35543.6%47.1%
45.98%876.385113,57237.9%50.0%
55.81%866.189910,74843.2%65.3%
55.95%846.21,29211,54651.4%59.2%
56.41%786.388313,43557.1%55.8%
54.84%625.981412,06158.3%52.6%
45.76%596.287712,77548.0%44.1%
51.92%526.091311,59248.1%56.0%
45.10%516.592112,14440.9%48.3%
52.00%506.087513,62147.8%55.6%
35.42%486.272110,98228.0%43.5%
58.33%486.198911,81064.0%52.2%
45.83%486.21,00510,83851.9%38.1%
50.00%466.297013,36447.4%51.9%
58.70%466.291413,67162.5%54.5%
54.55%446.287414,06357.1%53.3%
44.19%436.683913,74455.0%34.8%
26.19%425.987411,67823.5%28.0%
48.78%415.983611,64443.5%55.6%
52.50%405.683813,60737.5%56.3%
38.46%396.785410,96150.0%28.6%
41.03%396.07439,57128.6%55.6%
67.57%376.589811,52662.5%76.9%
45.95%375.683211,99840.0%50.0%
52.94%346.475912,24550.0%54.5%
52.94%346.41,05111,47452.6%53.3%
66.67%336.393813,52461.5%70.0%
48.48%336.478411,26950.0%46.1%
48.48%336.597913,30562.5%44.0%
40.63%325.382011,34442.1%38.5%
62.50%325.779613,16341.7%75.0%
40.63%326.267610,36931.6%53.9%
58.06%316.484912,13864.3%52.9%
53.33%305.685512,15255.6%52.4%
60.00%306.095312,30876.9%47.1%
43.33%306.664611,44137.5%50.0%
55.56%275.379211,00650.0%60.0%
48.15%276.283411,46543.8%54.5%
50.00%265.969311,80141.7%57.1%
50.00%266.171011,42146.1%53.9%
30.77%265.370011,00127.3%33.3%
50.00%265.883412,30154.5%46.7%
48.00%256.081612,91020.0%66.7%
44.00%256.475811,84450.0%38.5%
54.17%246.399112,32564.3%40.0%
45.83%246.085011,12557.1%30.0%
56.52%235.761010,29945.5%66.7%
45.45%226.573412,18438.5%55.6%
40.91%226.080612,81544.4%38.5%
42.11%196.292010,37245.5%37.5%
63.16%196.387012,58950.0%72.7%
42.11%195.881712,14257.1%33.3%
61.11%185.61,00813,43366.7%58.3%
62.50%166.188511,54762.5%62.5%
80.00%152.288517,36850.0%84.6%
53.33%156.498513,30150.0%54.5%
60.00%156.583311,24437.5%85.7%
46.67%156.687611,53050.0%42.9%
46.67%155.491613,99225.0%54.5%
42.86%146.482413,96675.0%30.0%
42.86%146.084113,4470.0%66.7%
53.85%136.584913,506100.0%33.3%
46.15%135.275011,57950.0%42.9%
66.67%125.61,02512,92880.0%57.1%
33.33%126.092711,90033.3%33.3%
54.55%115.61,00213,29850.0%57.1%
63.64%116.164210,20450.0%80.0%
54.55%112.982014,06866.7%40.0%
81.82%116.277512,783100.0%71.4%
54.55%113.484613,74333.3%62.5%
54.55%115.576111,64971.4%25.0%
45.45%115.69159,80875.0%28.6%
40.00%104.670811,73250.0%25.0%
60.00%105.782012,59750.0%62.5%
50.00%103.877113,23733.3%57.1%
40.00%105.592611,89340.0%40.0%
66.67%93.81,03913,79866.7%66.7%
33.33%96.11,07613,2730.0%50.0%
55.56%96.793013,145100.0%20.0%
33.33%96.085513,01833.3%33.3%
55.56%93.986012,86033.3%66.7%
50.00%85.887014,56550.0%50.0%
62.50%87.368411,84766.7%50.0%
50.00%83.288313,47975.0%25.0%
25.00%85.26909,10216.7%50.0%
37.50%85.85269,89450.0%25.0%
57.14%74.076010,75033.3%75.0%
71.43%73.674311,42580.0%50.0%
42.86%74.572311,69733.3%50.0%
28.57%74.567612,0460.0%40.0%
50.00%63.578115,0220.0%60.0%
33.33%66.882313,7790.0%50.0%
33.33%62.998912,89833.3%33.3%
66.67%65.91,00614,14350.0%75.0%
20.00%54.75778,99933.3%0.0%
40.00%52.161112,29050.0%0.0%
40.00%56.41,17614,5940.0%50.0%
80.00%56.21,02413,762100.0%66.7%
40.00%55.996213,2480.0%50.0%
40.00%56.06739,21850.0%0.0%
40.00%56.47269,89240.0%0.0%

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Vayne vs Jax - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vayne do against Jax in League of Legends?

Jax wins the Vayne vs Jax matchup with a 54.0% win rate compared to Vayne's 46.0%, a 8.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 37 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Vayne do against Jax in the early game?

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

How does Vayne do against Jax in the late game?

In the late game, Vayne takes over the Vayne vs Jax matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vayne vs Jax matchup?

Jax wins the matchup against Vayne with a 54.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 8.1 percentage point advantage means Jax is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 37 games analyzed.

What is the best Vayne build against Jax?

The best Vayne build against Jax includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Experimental Hexplate with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vayne runes against Jax?

The best Vayne runes against Jax use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 42.9% win rate in the Vayne vs Jax matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vayne counter Jax?

No, Vayne struggles against Jax with only a 46.0% win rate. Jax has the advantage in this matchup. Vayne players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jax's lead.

How do I play Vayne against Jax?

When playing Vayne against Jax, play cautiously and avoid Jax's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Jax in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.