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
Jax
VS
Champion 2
Kayn
vs

51.2%
Jax win rate vs Kayn
Skill matchup — could go either way
471
Games Analyzed
51.2%
Jax WR
48.8%
Kayn WR
+93
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jax
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Kayn
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Jax
Level 6
Kayn
Level 6
Jax
Trinity Force
Kayn
1 item
Kayn
Form transform
Jax
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Jax is strongest late game while Kayn peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Jax deals Mixed damage while Kayn deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Sustained vs Burst
Kayn wants to combo and disengage. Jax wins extended trades. Don't let Kayn get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Exploit Kayn's Weakness
Kayn's main weakness: Pre-form weak, wrong form = bad, early invades. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Jax Win Condition
Scale into unstoppable splitpusher, E blocks auto-attackers
Kayn Win Condition
Transform into assassin or drain tank, wall walk ganks
Recommended Items
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 Kayn's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Kayn

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
Jax's Worst Matchups
Kayn's Worst Matchups
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