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Gnar vs Jax

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using mini form range to poke and kite Jax, denying him safe scaling space.
Manage Rage carefully to time mega form for impactful crowd control and engage around terrain.
This is a control vs scaling duel matchup where Gnar must pressure early and prevent Jax from reaching extended fights.

Trading pattern

Harass with mini form poke and kite using (E), only committing when Rage is near mega form.
Punish Jax after he uses (E) to block autos, stepping forward for short trades.
Avoid extended trades before mega form or when (E) is down, as Jax's sustained damage and stun window are dangerous.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) is available as he can stun and negate your autos.
Mega form expiring leaves you without hard CC and durability; avoid all-ins then.
Avoid fighting if your (E) is down in mini form, as you become vulnerable to Jax's engage and stun.

Early game

Use mini form (Q) and (W) to chip Jax while keeping (E) ready to escape his engage.
Avoid fighting when (E) is down to prevent getting caught by Jax's stun.
Time your Rage buildup to transform into mega form for level 6 fights or wave crashes.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use mega form (R) with terrain angles to secure crowd control and turn fights.
Controlled Rage: Enter fights with near full Rage to maximize mega form durability and CC.
Respect Jax's level 6 (R) and (E) cooldowns; avoid extended trades when his stun is up and item spikes are reached.

Win conditions

Use mini form poke to deny Jax safe farming and force him to play defensively.
Time mega form with Rage near full and terrain for impactful engages or wave crashes.
Control the lane pace to prevent Jax from scaling into extended side-lane duels and teamfights.