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
Malphite
vs

46.7%
Jax win rate vs Malphite
Malphite has the edge
1,140
Games Analyzed
46.7%
Jax WR
53.3%
Malphite WR
-266
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jax
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Jax
Level 6
Malphite
Level 6
Jax
Trinity Force
Malphite
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
Jax
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Jax is strongest late game while Malphite peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Sustained vs Burst
Malphite wants to combo and disengage. Jax wins extended trades. Don't let Malphite get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Exploit Jax's Weakness
Jax's main weakness: Early game, ranged poke, team CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Jax Win Condition
Scale into unstoppable splitpusher, E blocks auto-attackers
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Recommended Items
Jax

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Spear of Shojin
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game
Malphite

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game
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