JAX

GRANDMASTER AT ARMS

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Informations about the champion Jax:

Title: Grandmaster at Arms

Real Name: Saijax Cail-Rynx Kohari Icath'un

Pronouns: He/Him

Release Date: February 21, 2009

Primary: Fighter

Secondary: Assassin

Region of Jax is: Runeterra (ancient Icathia).

LORE OF JAX

Saijax Cail-Rynx Icath’un grew up in Icathia, a satrapy of the Shuriman empire. Ever since he was a boy, his father told him of when their home was a proud, independent nation, before it was ground under the heel of Shuriman oppression. He told him of the Kohari, heroes who protected Icathia and its Mage King. The Mage King had resisted Shurima’s conquest, but when he died in battle, his Kohari protectors followed him, committing ritual suicide. The Shuriman emperor displayed the Kohari’s decaying bodies for all to see, and the Mage King himself was impaled above the city gates, his bones left to molder.

Saijax’s father had witnessed this cruel act, and over time he passed down to his son the burning resentment that was growing in every Icathian heart. Even so, Saijax committed himself to the study of arms, learning from Shurima’s weapons masters as well as his own clan’s elders.

After many centuries of Shuriman rule, a massive earthquake struck the coastal province of Saabera. The destruction revealed something hidden deep beneath the earth, something dark and of great power—perhaps strong enough even to overcome Shurima’s god-like Ascended warriors. Saijax was entrusted with protecting the Icathian mages who encountered this discovery… which the guards just barely contained with brazier-staves that blazed with conjured elemental fire. Disturbed, he escorted the mages to the governing council so they could tell of what they’d learned.

They called this power the Void.

Immediately the council recognized its potential, but Saijax saw the doom the Void portended. As a master of weaponry, he knew the danger of using a weapon they could neither fully understand nor safely harness. He regretted that he didn’t kill the mages as they rode from Saabera. He would regret it even more in the days to come.

Confident that the Void could defeat their Shuriman overlords, the council crowned a new Mage King. The Kohari were rebuilt, with Saijax among the first to join their ranks. They triumphed in early engagements, and Saijax even killed one of the vaunted Ascended in battle, watching with pride as its corpse was paraded around the liberated city of Bai-Zhek.

When the Ascended Host approached Icathia, Saijax and his brethren assembled on the front lines. As the two armies churned the earth beneath them into crimson loam, Icathia’s mages and priests deemed the time had come to unleash the Void.

Ruin swept over the land, as Icathians, Shurimans, and even Ascended were unraveled from existence. The city’s walls collapsed as the Void swallowed thousands into cold, silent oblivion.

In moments, Icathia was lost.

Saijax rode to the ruined crater where the Void had been summoned, determined to fall upon his sword like the Kohari of old. But before he could take his life, he saw among the devastation a discarded brazier-stave that he recognized from Saabera—it still blazed with elemental fire that harmed the Void. This flame kindled a spark in Saijax’s heart. He took up the stave and left behind the ruins of his homeland, tending to this “last light of Icathia”, and the hope it represented.

Grieving and ashamed, Saijax Cail-Rynx Kohari Icath’un forsook his old name, and from that day was known only as Jax.

He became a wanderer, traveling across the known world and to places beyond any map. As he bore the elemental fire, Jax’s life extended beyond even the expectations of his long-lived people. Yet the farther he went from Icathia, the lower the flame burned, until it threatened to gutter out once and for all. Jax understood with grim resolution that he couldn’t run from his past. He had a duty to return, and fight. The advance of the Void had been halted by the last surviving Ascended, but its singular threat endured.

For centuries since, Jax has roamed, a vagabond warrior searching for those strong enough to rebuild the Kohari. Though he has fought countless times against beings of great skill, courage, and power, none have yet convinced him that they can march against the coming darkness. The fall of Icathia has plagued Jax with doubt, but one thing remains certain: when the final battle comes, Jax will stand against the Void.

Even if he has to face it alone.

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FUN FACTS ABOUT JAX

1. Grandmaster at Arms: Jax is renowned for his exceptional skill with various weapons. Despite his proficiency, he often chooses to fight with mundane implements, such as a lamppost, to give his opponents a sporting chance.

2. Relentless Assault: Jax's passive ability, Relentless Assault, grants him bonus attack speed for each basic attack stack. These stacks accumulate up to eight times, providing a maximum bonus attack speed of 28% to 88% based on his level.

3. Grandmaster at Angling: When Jax remains out of combat with champions and idles in the river for 10 seconds, he occasionally catches a fish. This grants him 1 ability power and 1 attack damage for 5 seconds. There's also a rare fish that gives him 10 ability power and 10 attack damage with a 5% chance.

4. Leap Strike: Jax's Q ability, Leap Strike, allows him to dash to a target location. If the target is an enemy, he deals physical damage upon arrival. During the dash, Jax can cast any of his abilities.

5. Counter Strike: Jax's E ability, Counter Strike, puts him in a defensive stance for 2 seconds. During this time, he dodges all incoming non-turret basic attacks and takes reduced damage from area-of-effect abilities. After the duration, he can recast the ability to deal magic damage to nearby enemies, stunning them. The damage increases based on the attacks dodged, potentially reaching a 100% increase.

ABILITIES OF JAX

Passive - RELENTLESS ASSAULT

Jax's consecutive basic attacks continuously increase his Attack Speed.

Q - LEAP STRIKE

Jax leaps toward a unit. If they are an enemy, he strikes them with his weapon.

W - EMPOWER

Jax charges his weapon with energy, causing his next attack to deal additional damage.

E - COUNTER STRIKE

Jax's combat prowess allows him to dodge all incoming attacks for a short duration and then quickly counterattack, stunning all surrounding enemies.

R - GRANDMASTER-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.

JAX ABILITIES COMBOS

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Leap Strike Combo:
- Start by using Leap Strike (Q) to engage on your target.
- Follow up with an empowered auto-attack using Empower (W).
- This combo quickly bursts down opponents and maximizes your damage output.
Counter Strike Combo:
- Activate Counter Strike (E) to dodge incoming basic attacks.
- Then, follow up with a Leap Strike (Q) and Empower (W) combo.
Engage with Mobility:
- When you need extra mobility to engage:
  - Use Counter Strike (E).
  - Quickly use Trinket (F), Leap Strike (Q), and Empower (W).
  - Finish with an instant auto-attack (AA).
Stun Lock Combo:
- To guarantee your stun lands:
  - Use Counter Strike (E).
  - After the lockout period, Flash (F) and instantly auto-attack (AA) with Empower (W).
  - Follow up with Leap Strike (Q) and another AA as fast as you can.
Hard Engage from Max Range:
- When looking to engage from max range:
  - Use Counter Strike (E).
  - After the lockout period, Flash (F) and instantly Leap Strike (Q).
  - Use Counter Strike (E) again mid-air and instantly auto-attack (AA) with Empower (W) upon landing.
Retreat and Deal Damage:
- To deal damage as you retreat:
  - Counter Strike (E) and instantly auto-attack (AA).
  - Follow with Empower (W) and quickly use Leap Strike (Q) to get out.
  - Use Counter Strike (E) as you leap away.
Standard Hard Engage Combo:
- Start with Counter Strike (E).
- Follow with Leap Strike (Q) and another Counter Strike (E) mid-air.
- Instantly auto-attack (AA) with Empower (W) upon landing.

BUILD OF JAX

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RUNES OF JAX

TIPS ON HOW TO PLAY WITH JAX

Early Game Caution:
- Stay safe during the early laning phase. Jax can struggle against aggressive opponents early on.
- Farm efficiently and focus on getting gold and experience. Jax scales well into the mid and late game.
Mid Game Priorities:
- Maximize your power spikes during the mid game. Jax excels with items like Trinity Force and Blade of the Ruined King.
- Split-push effectively: Draw attention to yourself by split-pushing lanes. Force enemies to respond to your pressure, creating opportunities for your team.
Master Counter Strike (E):
- Jax’s Counter Strike (E) is crucial. It dodges incoming basic attacks and stuns enemies in melee range when it ends.
- Time it well: Wait to strike opponents until after Jax’s dodge is finished.
Skirmish and Objective Control:
- Once you have your core items, look for skirmishes all around the map.
- When contesting neutral objectives, eliminate the enemy jungler with your abilities and auto-attacks to secure objectives.
Adapt Your Build:

Jax has versatile build paths. Consider items like Sundered Sky, Spear of Shojin, and Sterak’s Gage based on the game situation.
Learn from high-elo Jax players: Check out detailed guides from experienced players to refine your playstyle.

TIPS FOR COUNTERING JAX

1. Winning Matchup:

- Exploit His Q (Leap Strike): Jax's Q is his only dash. If he uses it to engage, he has nothing left to disengage. This is your best opportunity to counter Jax and trade back damage.
- Ninja Tabi and Warden's Mail: These items are essential to reduce his auto-attack damage and slow down his attack speed.
- Early CC: Jax is countered by early crowd control (CC) because his E (Counter Strike) only dodges auto-attacks.

2. Losing Matchup:

- Kite Back During E Channel: Jax can still auto-attack while channeling his E. Counter him by kiting back while he channels it or by using your CC abilities during the channel.
- Avoid Extended Trades: Jax builds up passive attack speed as he attacks. He will almost always win an extended trade. Counter his damage by not taking prolonged trades with him, especially when he has his passive stacked up from the minion wave.
- Objective Control: Jax pushes turrets extremely fast with any Sheen item. Either commit as a team to stopping him or force other objectives around the map.

3. Champion Counters:

- Champions like Dr. Mundo, Garen, Singed, Urgot, and Rek'Sai tend to perform well against Jax.
- Conversely, champions like Twisted Fate, Volibear, Wukong, and Kayle struggle against him.