Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Gnar
VS
Champion 2
Jax
vs

52.8%
Gnar win rate vs Jax
Gnar has the edge
536
Games Analyzed
52.8%
Gnar WR
47.2%
Jax WR
+223
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gnar
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Jax
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Gnar
Level 6
Jax
Level 6
Gnar
1 item
Jax
Trinity Force
Gnar
Mega Gnar
Jax
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Gnar is strongest mid game while Jax peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Gnar deals AD damage while Jax deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Gnar has range advantage. Jax should look for short trades when Gnar uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Jax's Weakness
Jax's main weakness: Early game, ranged poke, team CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Gnar Win Condition
Poke in mini, engage in Mega with R
Jax Win Condition
Scale into unstoppable splitpusher, E blocks auto-attackers
Recommended Items
Gnar

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Frozen Mallet
Core
Build every game

Randuin's Omen
Core
Build every game
Jax

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Spear of Shojin
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Gnar's AD damage
Gnar's Worst Matchups
Jax's Worst Matchups
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