Cho'Gath vs Jax
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win early trades through superior range and sustain, using Q and W to chunk Jax while healing off minions with your passive.
- Post-6 the matchup becomes more dangerous as Jax gains significant kill pressure with R, but your R execute keeps you competitive if you land your combo.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is to poke with Q when Jax goes for CS, then follow up with W and E if he tries to engage with Q.
- You must respect his E dodge timer and avoid using Q predictably, as a good Jax will use E to negate your entire combo.
Wave Control
- You want to maintain wave control through consistent Q poke and passive sustain, keeping the wave in a neutral or slightly pushed position.
- This allows you to harass Jax while staying safe from ganks, and your passive healing keeps you healthy for extended laning.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste Q on minions when Jax has Q available, as this gives him a free engage window where you can't respond with crowd control.
- Never underestimate Jax's post-6 all-in potential - his R makes him surprisingly tanky and his burst can kill you even when you think you're ahead.
Created on 12/28/2025
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