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
Illaoi
VS
Champion 2
Jax
vs

56.6%
Illaoi win rate vs Jax
Illaoi hard counters Jax
433
Games Analyzed
56.6%
Illaoi WR
43.4%
Jax WR
+526
Avg Gold Diff @15
Illaoi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Jax
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Illaoi
Level 6
Jax
Level 6
Illaoi
1 item
Jax
Trinity Force
Illaoi
2 items
Jax
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Illaoi is strongest mid game while Jax peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Illaoi deals AD damage while Jax deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a sustained style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Jax's Weakness
Jax's main weakness: Early game, ranged poke, team CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Illaoi Win Condition
Land E, force fights in tentacle zones, R in 2v1s
Jax Win Condition
Scale into unstoppable splitpusher, E blocks auto-attackers
Recommended Items
Illaoi

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
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 Illaoi's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Illaoi's sustain/autos
Illaoi's Worst Matchups
Jax's Worst Matchups
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