Updated patch 26.18 · 1.5M high-elo games
Jax
Skirmisher · physical (AD) damage
50.4%Win rate
2.7%Pick rate
8KGames
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Jax is a Skirmisher that deals physical (AD) damage and brings stun. Their hard CC is tenacity-reducible, so Mercury's Treads and tenacity items shorten their lockdown. Below is Jax's highest-win-rate build from high-elo games; open the counter-build tool to tune it against your specific enemy team.
ABILITIES
PassiveRelentless Assault
Jax's consecutive basic attacks continuously increase his Attack Speed.
QLeap Strike
Jax leaps toward a unit. If they are an enemy, he strikes them with his weapon.
WEmpower
Jax charges his weapon with energy, causing his next attack to deal additional damage.
ECounter Strike
Jax's combat prowess allows him to dodge all incoming attacks for a short duration and then quickly counterattack, stunning all surrounding enemies.
RGrandmaster-at-Arms
Every third consecutive attack deals additional Magic Damage. Additionally, Jax can activate this ability to deal damage around himself and strengthen his resolve, increasing his Armor and Magic Resist for a short duration.
COMBAT PROFILE
PLAYING ASJax
- Jax can Leap Strike to friendly units, including wards. You can use them to plan your escape.
- Jax benefits greatly from items that have both Ability Power and Attack Damage such as Guinsoo's Rageblade and Hextech Gunblade.
PLAYING AGAINSTJax
- Try to engage him in short bursts instead of going toe-to-toe with him. Preventing him from attacking consecutively drastically lowers his damage output.
- Jax can dodge all incoming attacks for a very short amount of time and stuns enemies in melee range when it ends. Wait to strike him until after his dodge is finished.
CROWD CONTROL
Stuntenacity helpsFROME Counter Strike
E Counter StrikeHover a crowd-control type to see which ability it comes from.
HIGHEST WIN-RATE BUILD
SKILL PRIORITY
Empower (W)Jax charges his weapon with energy, causing his next attack to deal additional damage.W→Counter Strike (E)Jax's combat prowess allows him to dodge all incoming attacks for a short duration and then quickly counterattack, stunning all surrounding enemies.E50.4% WR3,793 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Leap Strike (Q)Jax leaps toward a unit. If they are an enemy, he strikes them with his weapon.QLeap Strike2
14
15
17
18
Empower (W)Jax charges his weapon with energy, causing his next attack to deal additional damage.WEmpower3
4
5
7
9
Counter Strike (E)Jax's combat prowess allows him to dodge all incoming attacks for a short duration and then quickly counterattack, stunning all surrounding enemies.ECounter Strike1
8
10
12
13
Grandmaster-at-Arms (R)Every third consecutive attack deals additional Magic Damage. Additionally, Jax can activate this ability to deal damage around himself and strengthen his resolve, increasing his Armor and Magic Resist for a short duration.RGrandmaster-at-Arms6
11
16
Lethal Tempo keystone
Precision
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Aftershock
Guardian
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
SUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Doran's Blade10 Attack Damage
80 Health
2.5% OmnivampCost: 450
Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Plated Steelcaps25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.Cost: 1200 · 600 to buildMost common
CORE
Trinity Force36 Attack Damage
30% Attack Speed
333 Health
15 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus physical damage On-Hit.
Quicken
Attacking grants 20 Move Speed for 2 seconds.Cost: 3333 · 133 to build→
Sundered Sky40 Attack Damage
400 Health
10 Ability Haste
Lightshield Strike
Your first Attack against a champion Critically Strikes and restores Health.Cost: 3100 · 900 to buildBuild every game
3RD ITEM
Blade of The Ruined King40 Attack Damage
25% Attack Speed
10% Life Steal
Mist's Edge
Attacks deal a percentage of enemy's current Health as bonus physical damage On-Hit.
Clawing Shadows
Attacking a champion 3 times Slows them by 30% for 1 second.Cost: 3200 · 725 to build43.6% WR307 games
Stridebreaker40 Attack Damage
25% Attack Speed
450 Health
Cleave
Attacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.
Breaking Shockwave
Deal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.
Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per champion hit for 3 seconds.Cost: 3300 · 750 to build58.6% WR128 gamesWhat players go
4TH ITEM
Zhonya's Hourglass105 Ability Power
50 Armor
Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.Cost: 3250 · 450 to build57.5% WR1439 games
Death's Dance60 Attack Damage
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Ignore Pain
A percentage of damage taken is dealt to you over 3 seconds instead.
Defy
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, cleanse Ignore Pain's remaining damage and restore Health over 2 seconds.Cost: 3300 · 275 to build54.2% WR461 gamesWhat players go
5TH ITEM
Zhonya's Hourglass105 Ability Power
50 Armor
Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.Cost: 3250 · 450 to build59.5% WR331 gamesDeath's Dance60 Attack Damage
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Ignore Pain
A percentage of damage taken is dealt to you over 3 seconds instead.
Defy
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, cleanse Ignore Pain's remaining damage and restore Health over 2 seconds.Cost: 3300 · 275 to build52.5% WR261 games
Sterak's Gage400 Health
20% Tenacity
The Claws that Catch
Gain bonus Attack Damage.
Lifeline
Taking damage that would reduce your Health below 30% grants a decaying Shield for 4.5 seconds.Cost: 3200 · 775 to build59.8% WR97 gamesWhat players go
Based on 7930 games · 50.4% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Empower (W)Jax charges his weapon with energy, causing his next attack to deal additional damage.W→Counter Strike (E)Jax's combat prowess allows him to dodge all incoming attacks for a short duration and then quickly counterattack, stunning all surrounding enemies.E50.4% WR1,270 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Leap Strike (Q)Jax leaps toward a unit. If they are an enemy, he strikes them with his weapon.QLeap Strike3
14
15
17
18
Empower (W)Jax charges his weapon with energy, causing his next attack to deal additional damage.WEmpower2
4
5
7
9
Counter Strike (E)Jax's combat prowess allows him to dodge all incoming attacks for a short duration and then quickly counterattack, stunning all surrounding enemies.ECounter Strike1
8
10
12
13
Grandmaster-at-Arms (R)Every third consecutive attack deals additional Magic Damage. Additionally, Jax can activate this ability to deal damage around himself and strengthen his resolve, increasing his Armor and Magic Resist for a short duration.RGrandmaster-at-Arms6
11
16
Lethal Tempo keystone
PrecisionPress the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConquerorAbsorb LifeTriumphPresence of MindLegend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: BloodlineCoup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Inspiration
Glacial Augment
Unsealed Spellbook
First Strike
Hextech Flashtraption
Magical Footwear
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Time Warp Tonic
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Approach Velocity
Jack Of All TradesSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Gustwalker HatchlingJungle Companions
Summon a Gustwalker that assists you against monsters.
The companion grows as you hunt monsters, empowering your Smite. When fully grown, it completes your Jungle Quest and grants Move Speed upon entering brush, increased when killing large monsters.Cost: 450Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Plated Steelcaps25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.Cost: 1200 · 600 to buildMost common
CORE
Trinity Force36 Attack Damage
30% Attack Speed
333 Health
15 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus physical damage On-Hit.
Quicken
Attacking grants 20 Move Speed for 2 seconds.Cost: 3333 · 133 to build→Sundered Sky40 Attack Damage
400 Health
10 Ability Haste
Lightshield Strike
Your first Attack against a champion Critically Strikes and restores Health.Cost: 3100 · 900 to buildBuild every game
4TH ITEM
Zhonya's Hourglass105 Ability Power
50 Armor
Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.Cost: 3250 · 450 to build52% WR527 gamesDeath's Dance60 Attack Damage
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Ignore Pain
A percentage of damage taken is dealt to you over 3 seconds instead.
Defy
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, cleanse Ignore Pain's remaining damage and restore Health over 2 seconds.Cost: 3300 · 275 to build62.8% WR215 games
Wit's End50% Attack Speed
45 Magic Resist
20% Tenacity
Fray
Attacks deal bonus magic damage On-Hit.Cost: 2800 · 550 to build55% WR151 gamesWhat players go
5TH ITEM
Zhonya's Hourglass105 Ability Power
50 Armor
Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.Cost: 3250 · 450 to build59.9% WR162 gamesWit's End50% Attack Speed
45 Magic Resist
20% Tenacity
Fray
Attacks deal bonus magic damage On-Hit.Cost: 2800 · 550 to build60.8% WR102 gamesDeath's Dance60 Attack Damage
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Ignore Pain
A percentage of damage taken is dealt to you over 3 seconds instead.
Defy
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, cleanse Ignore Pain's remaining damage and restore Health over 2 seconds.Cost: 3300 · 275 to build57.3% WR96 gamesWhat players go
Based on 2317 games · 50.4% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Empower (W)Jax charges his weapon with energy, causing his next attack to deal additional damage.W→Counter Strike (E)Jax's combat prowess allows him to dodge all incoming attacks for a short duration and then quickly counterattack, stunning all surrounding enemies.E53.3% WR115 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Leap Strike (Q)Jax leaps toward a unit. If they are an enemy, he strikes them with his weapon.QLeap Strike1
14
15
17
18
Empower (W)Jax charges his weapon with energy, causing his next attack to deal additional damage.WEmpower3
4
5
7
9
Counter Strike (E)Jax's combat prowess allows him to dodge all incoming attacks for a short duration and then quickly counterattack, stunning all surrounding enemies.ECounter Strike2
8
10
12
13
Grandmaster-at-Arms (R)Every third consecutive attack deals additional Magic Damage. Additionally, Jax can activate this ability to deal damage around himself and strengthen his resolve, increasing his Armor and Magic Resist for a short duration.RGrandmaster-at-Arms6
11
16
Lethal Tempo keystone
PrecisionPress the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConquerorAbsorb LifeTriumphPresence of MindLegend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: BloodlineCoup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Sorcery
Summon Aery
Arcane Comet
Stormraider's Surge
Deathfire Touch
Axiom Arcanist
Manaflow Band
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
Celerity
Absolute Focus
Scorch
Waterwalking
Gathering StormSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Doran's Bow8 Attack Damage
15% Attack Speed
1.5% OmnivampCost: 400Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Chainlaced Crushers25 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity
Noxian Persistence (0s)
After taking magic damage from a Champion, gain a magic shield for 5 seconds.Cost: 1250Most common
CORE
Stridebreaker40 Attack Damage
25% Attack Speed
450 Health
Cleave
Attacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.
Breaking Shockwave
Deal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.
Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per champion hit for 3 seconds.Cost: 3300 · 750 to build→Trinity Force36 Attack Damage
30% Attack Speed
333 Health
15 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus physical damage On-Hit.
Quicken
Attacking grants 20 Move Speed for 2 seconds.Cost: 3333 · 133 to buildBuild every game
4TH ITEM
Zhonya's Hourglass105 Ability Power
50 Armor
Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.Cost: 3250 · 450 to build55% WR40 gamesWhat players go
Based on 195 games · 53.3% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Empower (W)Jax charges his weapon with energy, causing his next attack to deal additional damage.W→Counter Strike (E)Jax's combat prowess allows him to dodge all incoming attacks for a short duration and then quickly counterattack, stunning all surrounding enemies.E46.9% WR41 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Leap Strike (Q)Jax leaps toward a unit. If they are an enemy, he strikes them with his weapon.QLeap Strike2
14
15
17
Empower (W)Jax charges his weapon with energy, causing his next attack to deal additional damage.WEmpower3
4
5
7
9
Counter Strike (E)Jax's combat prowess allows him to dodge all incoming attacks for a short duration and then quickly counterattack, stunning all surrounding enemies.ECounter Strike1
8
10
12
13
Grandmaster-at-Arms (R)Every third consecutive attack deals additional Magic Damage. Additionally, Jax can activate this ability to deal damage around himself and strengthen his resolve, increasing his Armor and Magic Resist for a short duration.RGrandmaster-at-Arms6
11
16
Hail of Blades keystone
Domination
Electrocute
Dark Harvest
Hail of Blades
Cheap Shot
Taste of Blood
Sudden Impact
Sixth Sense
Grisly Mementos
Deep Ward
Treasure Hunter
Relentless Hunter
Ultimate HunterSorcerySummon AeryArcane CometStormraider's SurgeDeathfire TouchAxiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus CloakTranscendenceCelerityAbsolute FocusScorchWaterwalkingGathering StormSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
World AtlasCost: 400Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Mercury's Treads20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% TenacityCost: 1250 · 550 to buildMost common
CORE
Dream Maker200 Health
75% Base Health Regen
75% Base Mana Regen
9 Gold Per 10 Seconds
Dream Maker
Healing or Shielding another ally blows Dream Bubbles to them for 3 seconds. Their next Attack deals bonus magic damage On-Hit and the next damage they take is reduced.Active (4 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision.Cost: 400→Sundered Sky40 Attack Damage
400 Health
10 Ability Haste
Lightshield Strike
Your first Attack against a champion Critically Strikes and restores Health.Cost: 3100 · 900 to buildBuild every game
3RD ITEM
Zhonya's Hourglass105 Ability Power
50 Armor
Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.Cost: 3250 · 450 to build50% WR34 games
Zeke's Convergence300 Health
25 Armor
25 Magic Resist
10 Ability Haste
Frostfire Tempest
Casting your Ultimate summons a storm around you for 5 seconds. The storm deals 30 magic damage per second to enemy champions and Slows them by 30%.Cost: 2200 · 700 to build68.2% WR22 gamesWhat players go
Based on 130 games · 46.9% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Empower (W)Jax charges his weapon with energy, causing his next attack to deal additional damage.W→Counter Strike (E)Jax's combat prowess allows him to dodge all incoming attacks for a short duration and then quickly counterattack, stunning all surrounding enemies.E55.8% WR57 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Leap Strike (Q)Jax leaps toward a unit. If they are an enemy, he strikes them with his weapon.QLeap Strike2
14
15
17
18
Empower (W)Jax charges his weapon with energy, causing his next attack to deal additional damage.WEmpower3
4
5
7
9
Counter Strike (E)Jax's combat prowess allows him to dodge all incoming attacks for a short duration and then quickly counterattack, stunning all surrounding enemies.ECounter Strike1
8
10
12
13
Grandmaster-at-Arms (R)Every third consecutive attack deals additional Magic Damage. Additionally, Jax can activate this ability to deal damage around himself and strengthen his resolve, increasing his Armor and Magic Resist for a short duration.RGrandmaster-at-Arms6
11
16
Lethal Tempo keystone
PrecisionPress the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConquerorAbsorb LifeTriumphPresence of MindLegend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: BloodlineCoup de GraceCut DownLast StandSorcerySummon AeryArcane CometStormraider's SurgeDeathfire TouchAxiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus CloakTranscendenceCelerityAbsolute FocusScorchWaterwalkingGathering StormSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Doran's Bow8 Attack Damage
15% Attack Speed
1.5% OmnivampCost: 400Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Plated Steelcaps25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.Cost: 1200 · 600 to buildMost common
CORE
Trinity Force36 Attack Damage
30% Attack Speed
333 Health
15 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus physical damage On-Hit.
Quicken
Attacking grants 20 Move Speed for 2 seconds.Cost: 3333 · 133 to build→Sundered Sky40 Attack Damage
400 Health
10 Ability Haste
Lightshield Strike
Your first Attack against a champion Critically Strikes and restores Health.Cost: 3100 · 900 to buildBuild every game
4TH ITEM
Zhonya's Hourglass105 Ability Power
50 Armor
Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.Cost: 3250 · 450 to build45.5% WR22 gamesWhat players go
Based on 95 games · 55.8% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
