Jax is a formidable bruiser who excels at auto-attack-based combat and scales exceptionally well into late game. His versatility allows him to function both as a split pusher and team fighter.

Core Strengths:

• Strong 1v1 duelist
• Excellent scaling into late game
• Versatile build paths
• Counter Strike [E] blocks auto-attacks and stuns enemies
• Effective against ADCs, bruisers, and auto-attack reliant champions

Ability Priority:

1. W (Empower) - Maximize first for strong trading
2. E (Counter Strike) - Second for reduced cooldown
3. Q (Leap Strike) - Last for mobility

Core Build Path:

• Starting Items: Doran's Blade + Health Potion
• Core Items:
  • Divine Sunderer
  • Death's Dance
  • Black Cleaver

Situational Items:

• Blade of the Ruined King (vs tanks)
• Maw of Malmortius (vs AP threats)
• Guardian Angel (late game security)
• Sterak's Gage (team fighting)

Key Gameplay Elements:

• Utilize Sheen effects with W for maximum damage
• Build health and AD to complement ultimate's resistance scaling
• Focus on wave management due to limited AOE abilities
• Capitalize on Counter Strike timing against auto-attack reliant opponents
• Scale into late game through consistent farming and selective engagements

Runes: Primary: Precision

• Conqueror
• Triumph
• Legend: Alacrity
• Last Stand

Secondary: Resolve

• Second Wind/Bone Plating
• Unflinching

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