The Grandmaster at Arms in League of Legends: JAX

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Introduction​

Jax is a scaling melee champion known for his exceptional dueling capability and late-game power. He excels at taking down enemy champions and structures, making him a strong pick for split-pushing.

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Abilities​

1. Passive - Relentless Assault
   • Jax’s basic attacks grant him increased attack speed. This effect stacks up to a cap and is reset upon using abilities.
2. Q - Leap Strike
   • Jax leaps to a target enemy, dealing damage and applying his on-hit effects. This ability can be used to engage or escape.
3. W - Empower
   • Jax empowers his next basic attack to deal bonus magic damage. This ability resets the auto-attack timer, allowing for quick follow-up damage.
4. E - Counter Strike
   • Jax becomes temporarily invulnerable to all incoming attacks and then stuns enemies in a radius around him upon expiration, dealing damage based on the number of hits he dodged.
5. R - Grandmaster's Might
   • Jax's basic attacks deal additional magic damage and grant him increased attack damage for each consecutive hit. This effect stacks and makes him a powerful late-game champion.

Skill Order​

Maximize your abilities in the following order:

1. R > Q > W > E

Item Build​

Starting Items:

• Doran's Blade
• Health Potion
• Warding Totem

Core Items:

1. Riftmaker or Trinity Force (for damage and sustain)
2. Blade of the Ruined King (for dueling and on-hit damage)
3. Sterak's Gage (for survivability)

Situational Items:

• Death's Dance (for healing and damage mitigation)
• Guardian Angel (for a second chance in fights)
• Randuin's Omen (against critical strike champions)
• Maw of Malmortius (for magic resistance and lifeline shield)

Runes​

Primary: Precision

• Conqueror (for stacking damage and healing)
• Triumph (for clutch healing in fights)
• Legend: Tenacity (for reducing crowd control effects)
• Coup de Grace (for executing low-health targets)

Secondary: Resolve

• Bone Plating (for additional survivability)
• Unflinching (for increased mobility and tenacity)

Gameplay Tips​

• Laning Phase: Focus on farming and trading using your Q and W. Jax is strong in extended trades thanks to his passive.
• Mid Game: Look to group with your team or split-push. Utilize your E to dodge key abilities in fights.
• Team Fights: Use your E strategically to negate damage and set up your W for burst damage. Target squishy champions and carry your team in the late game.
• Positioning: Ensure you’re using your E at the right moment to maximize its effectiveness.

Matchups​

• Strong Against: Champions that rely heavily on basic attacks (like Master Yi or Riven).
• Weak Against: Heavy crowd control or champions that can burst him down (like Malphite or Zed).

Conclusion​

Jax is a powerhouse in the late game and can single-handedly turn team fights with his high damage output and survivability. Focus on farming and scaling, and look for opportunities to take down key targets. With practice, you can become a formidable force on the Rift!
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