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Jax

Grandmaster at Arms

About Jax

Jax, Grandmaster at Arms, is a powerful assassin, fighter, and skirmisher champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in jungle and toplane of Summoner's Rift. First released on February 21, 2009 during Patch Alpha Week 2, Jax has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 17 unique skins available, Jax offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Jax has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Jax brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Jax is primarily played as an assassin/fighter/skirmisher, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in jungle and toplane. Since their release in Patch Alpha Week 2, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Jax's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Jax requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against squishy targets like ADCs and mages, allowing for quick kills in fights.

Jax's story

Unmatched in both his skill with unique armaments and his biting sarcasm, Jax is the last known weapons master of Icathia. After his homeland was laid low by its own hubris in unleashing the Void, Jax and his kind vowed to protect what little remained. As magic now rises in the world, this slumbering threat stirs once more, and Jax roams Valoran, wielding the last light of Icathia and testing all warriors he meets to see if any are strong enough to stand beside him...

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Jax's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Jax

Whether you're just picking up Jax or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this assassin, fighter, and skirmisher champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • High burst damage potential
  • Good balance of damage and durability
  • High solo kill potential
  • Strong dueling potential

Champion weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to crowd control
  • Can be kited by ranged champions
  • Relatively squishy in team fights
  • May struggle against true tanks

Jax currently costs 675 BE or 585 RP, making them an accessible choice for newer players. Players looking to master Jax should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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