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How to Win Jax vs Malphite Counter MatchupJax is in the a tier of champions

Jax vs Malphite

How to Beat Malphite as Jax in LoLJax is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Malphite as Jax

based on 12,792 Jax vs Malphite matchups
Win Rate
49.3 %
K/D/A
1.77
Pick Rate
4.8 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We generate our counter statistics from the millions of recently ranked LoL games that we review each week. Our guide on how to beat Malphite as Jax came out of an evaluation of 12792 ranked rounds where both champions battled each other. This champion pairing is fairly uncommon. Jax has to counter Malphite in only 4.8% of his games.

Jax vs Malphite Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Jax has done a dismal job of beating Malphite. Typically, he wins a acceptable 49.3% of games the champions fight each other in. In Jax versus Malphite rounds, Jax’s side is 0.1% more likely to earn first blood. This implies that he probably will be able to get first blood against Malphite.

Best Jax vs Malphite Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Mosstomper SeedlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
DaggerPhage

Core Jax Items

~22 Mins
Trinity ForceWit's EndTitanic Hydra

Optional Items

Sterak's GageGuardian AngelKaenic RookernSpear of Shojin

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonersmite summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Jax to level upw
>
Second ability for Jax to level upe
>
Last skill for Jax to max outq

Runes

PrecisionLethal TempoTriumphLegend: AlacrityLast Stand
InspirationMagical FootwearCosmic Insight
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceMagic Resist
Jax's passive ability p
Jax's q ability q
Jax's w ability w
Jax's e ability e
Jax's ultimate ability r
1
E
2
W
3
Q
4
W
5
W
6
R
7
W
8
E
9
W
10
E
11
R
12
E
13
E
14
Q
15
Q
16
R

Guide to Countering Malphite as Jax

Tips for Playing as Jax against Malphite

Jax benefits greatly from items that have both Ability Power and Attack Damage such as Guinsoo's Rageblade and Hextech Gunblade.

Jax can Leap Strike to friendly units, including wards. You can use them to plan your escape.

Advice to Win Against Malphite

If you're a physical damage character stay behind your allies when fighting Malphite. Ground Slam can significantly reduce your damage output.

Malphite is one of a couple tanks who are capable of jungling. Watch out if he gets Smite.

Jax vs Malphite Counter Stats

Jax Image
Win Rate
49.3 %
VS
Win Rate
50.7 %
Malphite Image
6
< Kills >
5.2
6.5
< Deaths >
4.9
5.5
< Assists >
8.2
1.37
< Killing Sprees >
1.21
115
< Minions Killed >
149
0.69
< Dragons Killed >
0.1
0.47
< Inhibitors >
0.46
10,717
< Physical Damage >
4,852
8,125
< Magic Damage >
14,930
658
< True Damage >
605
19,501
< Damage Dealt >
20,387
30,736
< Damage Taken >
24,913
11,820
< Gold Earned >
10,951
2.08
< Towers >
2.03
0.16
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
8,891
< Total Healing >
3,390
14,212
< Experience >
14,518
20
< Vision Score >
20
9
< Wards Placed >
10
197
< Time Dealing CC >
719

How to Counter Malphite with Jax in LoL

The stat comparisons provided here feature some important Jax versus Malphite counter stats that can help you explain the distinctions between the pair. As an example, Jax’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Malphite’s ratio of NaN, highlighting that Jax may be more central to his team's team fighting potential than Malphite..

Jax normally has a similar longest killing spree as his foe does. Typically, he receives more damage than Malphite. This typically indicates different amounts of tankyness; however, it can also imply that the champion with more health has less mobility and thus is not able to flee from additional harm when engaged or poked.

Differences between Jax and Malphite

Damage Types Compared

Jax
Malphite
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Jax
Malphite

Who is Better, Jax or Malphite?

Both LoL champions are great. Both champs have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Jax usually fairs equally well when taking on Malphite, with a 49.3% win rate. Therefore, Jax makes an ok counter for Malphite.

While Jax does have a lower win rate than Malphite, when they face off with one another, Jax also has a much greater learning curve that makes him a more complex champion to develop with. You should be careful when picking Jax into Malphite.

Additionally, Jax also has some amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Malphite. This often makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when trying to counter champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there is not one best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Jax vs Malphite matchups, Malphite is the better champion with a similar win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allies during teamfights.

Jax is a somewhat poor counter for Malphite. Focus your actions on maximizing your gold income and clearing objectives. If you can do that, you should do very well as Jax against Malphite.

Other Champion Matchups Against Jax

Jax Loses Against

LilliaLillia44.8% winrateMiss FortuneMiss Fortune47.3% winrateSingedSinged47.4% winrateBrandBrand47.5% winrate

Jax Wins Against

YuumiYuumi58.4% winrateNidaleeNidalee55.7% winrateSejuaniSejuani55.3% winrateKalistaKalista55.1% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

TeemoTeemo+ 55.2% 13684 GamesLilliaLillia+ 55.4% 10633 GamesMordekaiserMordekaiser+ 55.8% 9036 GamesSingedSinged+ 55.8% 2797 Games

Additional Information for Jax Players

How We Calculated Our Jax vs Malphite Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Malphite as Jax, we analyzed 12,792 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Malphite as Jax comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

Jax Build Malphite Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to learn all of the intricacies of Jax to counter Malphite during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to learn a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and suggestions displayed here, you will grow your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Jax usually racks up a similar amount of CS relative to Malphite. Champs who on average don't acquire many minion kills often don't require much CS to be valuable teammates, such as support champions. These kinds of champions are able to scale well off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually need several high cost items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the values displayed on this page to do well.

The most crucial items to prioritize in your Jax versus Malphite build include Trinity Force, Wit's End, and Titanic Hydra. When Jax included at least these three pieces in his build, he did much better versus Malphite than with most other typical counter builds. In fact, Jax had an average win rate of 49.3% when playing against Malphite with these items in his kit.

To have the highest likelihood of beating Malphite as Jax, Jax players should equip the Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand, Cosmic Insight, and Magical Footwear runes from the Precision and Inspiration rune sets. Of all the runes that we analyzed for Jax vs Malphite LoL games, this combination of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. In fact, these runes provided a 49.3% win rate overall.

By default, tips, stats, and builds on how to beat Malphite as Jax are displayed for all ranked divisions. If you want to scope the stats and builds to a particular skill level, you can use the selection menu earlier in the counter matchup guide.