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Jax Top Build

Patch 26.1639,741 games

Maître d'armes

Filters

WR49.2%

Ban10.8%

Games29,318

All ranks

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Core items

Most built items

Force de la trinité

74% pick

50.1%21,636

Téléportation débridée (Récompense de quête de la voie du haut)

74% pick

49.6%21,564

Coques en acier

50% pick

49.5%14,690

Ciel éventré

46% pick

52.4%13,348

Sandales de Mercure

29% pick

50.8%8,643

Sablier de Zhonya

27% pick

55.0%7,796

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Starting items

Early game items

Lame de Doran

51.0%5,834

Bouclier de Doran

50.1%2,473

Épée longue

45.8%873

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Summoner spells

Popular combinations

Flash + Ignite

49.5%20,182

Flash + Teleport

48.2%7,497

Exhaust + Flash

49.4%1,234

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Runes

Most played pages

Lethal Tempo

Precision + Resolve

48.2%9,767

Precision

Resolve

Shards

★ Most popular

Grasp of the Undying

Resolve + Inspiration

47.8%3,143

Resolve

Inspiration

Shards

Conqueror

Precision + Resolve

45.0%1,277

Precision

Resolve

Shards

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Popular builds

Full item combinations

56.6%417★ Top

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42.1%368

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53.5%202

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30.0%200

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Real-time data

Stats computed from ranked matches. Data gets more accurate over time.

29,318 gamesPatch 26.16

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Jax lore ▾

Jax, dont nul ne peut égaler l'art du sarcasme et des armements inhabituels, est connu comme le dernier maître d'armes d'Icathia. Après la chute de sa terre natale, ravagée par le Néant qu'elle avait eu l'orgueil de déchaîner, Jax et ses compagnons jurèrent de protéger le peu qu'il en restait. La magie montant de nouveau dans le monde, la menace se fait plus pressante et Jax parcourt Valoran, porteur des dernières lumières d'Icathia. Il éprouve les qualités de tous les guerriers qu'il rencontre pour voir s'ils sont assez puissants pour combattre à ses côtés...

Jax Top Guide | Patch 26.16

Jax thrives as a hyper-carry top-laner, leveraging late-game scaling and split-pushing dominance. With a 49.5% win rate across 30,940 ranked games, he remains a high-risk, high-reward pick in the current meta.

How to play Jax?

Jax excels in extended fights, where his passive, Relentless Assault, stacks to amplify his attack speed and mobility. Early game, focus on short trades with your E (Counter Strike) to stun and Q (Leap Strike) for poke, avoiding extended all-ins against stronger matchups like Darius or Garen. In the mid-game, prioritize farming with auto-attacks and short trades while looking for opportunities to split-push. Late-game, Jax becomes a nightmare with his infinite attack speed and mobility, shredding turrets and inhibitors while kiting enemies with your ultimate, Grandmaster’s Might. Positioning is key—avoid diving into full enemy teams unless you’re confident in your resets or have Zhonya’s Hourglass ready.

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✅ Strengths

•Insane late-game scaling with infinite attack speed and mobility
•Strong dueling potential with true damage from Grandmaster’s Might
•Excellent split-pushing and turret-taking capabilities
•High mobility with E (Counter Strike) stun and Q (Leap Strike) repositioning
•Versatile build paths to adapt to matchups

❌ Weaknesses

•Weak early-game without proper trading patterns
•Vulnerable to crowd control and burst damage
•Struggles against heavy poke and sustain matchups
•Requires precise positioning in team fights
•Falls off hard if behind in gold or levels

💡 Tips for Jax

1.Use your E (Counter Strike) to stun enemies during their auto-attack animations for free damage and disengage.
2.Save your ultimate, Grandmaster’s Might, for extended fights where you can stack it for true damage and attack speed.
3.Avoid trading with champions like Darius or Garen early unless you have a significant level advantage.
4.Split-push aggressively in the mid-game to draw pressure and create space for your team.
5.Build items like Hullbreaker and Lord Dominik’s Regards to maximize your split-pushing and armor penetration.

❓ Frequently asked questions about Jax

What’s the best rune setup for Jax in ranked?

Standard rune setup includes Conqueror for sustained damage, Triumph for sustain, and Last Stand for team fight impact. Secondary runes like Second Wind and Revitalize help against poke and sustain matchups.

How do I deal with early-game bullies like Darius or Garen?

Focus on farming and short trades with your Q (Leap Strike) and E (Counter Strike). Avoid extended all-ins unless you have a level advantage or a jungler gank.

Is Hullbreaker worth building on Jax?

Yes, Hullbreaker is a core item for Jax’s split-pushing, allowing you to take turrets and inhibitors faster while applying armor penetration to structures.