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Garen vs Jax

Updated Jun 2, 2026

Overview

Focus on short trades using (Q) silence and (E) spin to avoid Jax's extended duel strength.
Deny Jax passive scaling by maintaining lane pressure and preventing free farm.
This is a control vs scaling matchup where Garen must survive early and punish cooldowns to delay Jax's power spikes.

Trading pattern

Engage with (Q) to silence and quickly follow with (E) for burst, then disengage before (E) stun activates.
Punish Jax immediately after he uses (E) as his defensive tool is down.
Avoid trading when (Q) is baited or Jax can leap away with (Q) after your engage.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) is available to block your autos and stun you.
Avoid extended trades after your (Q) and (E) cooldowns expire to prevent Jax's counterattack.
Watch for Jax's level 6 power spike where his sustained damage and durability increase significantly.

Early game

Use early short trades around (Q) and (E) before Jax hits item spikes.
Avoid extended fights where Jax can use (E) to block damage and stun.
Keep wave stable to enable passive health regen between trades and avoid poke.

Power spikes

Respect Jax's level 6 (R) spike which increases his durability and damage; avoid extended trades when his (E) is up.
Use your level 6 (R) execute to finish off targets after chipping with short trades.
First bruiser item spike improves your survivability in trades; repeat controlled trades to build health advantage.

Win conditions

Use short (Q)+(E) trades to chip Jax's health and force him out of lane.
Exploit windows after Jax uses (E) to trade aggressively and build a health lead.
Reach level 6 and use (R) execute to finish low-health Jax before he scales into extended fights.