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Jax Patch History

Fighter

League ClassicAlso in: Jax in Wild RiftJax in League of Legends

Jax Current Status

Jax was last adjusted in Patch 26.17 (). Across 2 patches, Jax has received 1 adjustment since release in Patch 26.15.

Build GuideHextech GunbladeTrinity ForceTop +1 more role

Jax Build Guide (Top)

Jax starts weak and ends as the best duelist in the game. Survive early with Counter Strike's dodge, then every completed item tilts the lane until Leap Strike onto anyone is a death sentence - theirs.

Summoner Spells

FlashIgnite

Runes

  • Mark of Attack Damage9x Mark of Attack Damage (+1 Attack Damage)
  • Seal of Armor9x Seal of Armor (+1 Armor)
  • Glyph of Scaling Magic Resist9x Glyph of Scaling Magic Resist (+0.2 Magic Resist per level (+3.6 at champion level 18))
  • Quintessence of Attack Damage3x Quintessence of Attack Damage (+2.25 Attack Damage)

Attack damage marks and quints for trades, armor seals for the bruiser matchup, scaling magic resist for the mages waiting after lane.

Masteries 21/9/0

Offense (21)
Summoner's Wrath 0/10/1
Fury 4/44/4
Sorcery 0/40/4
Butcher 0/20/2
Deadliness 4/44/4
Blast 0/40/4
Destruction 0/10/1
Havoc 3/33/3
Weapon Expertise 1/11/1
Arcane Knowledge 0/10/1
Lethality 2/22/2
Brute Force 2/22/2
Mental Force 0/30/3
Spellsword 0/10/1
Frenzy 1/11/1
Sunder 3/33/3
Archmage 0/40/4
Executioner 1/11/1
Defense (9)
Summoner's Resolve 0/10/1
Perseverance 0/30/3
Durability 4/44/4
Tough Skin 2/22/2
Hardiness 3/33/3
Resistance 0/30/3
Bladed Armor 0/10/1
Unyielding 0/20/2
Relentless 0/20/2
Veteran's Scars 0/10/1
Safeguard 0/10/1
Block 0/10/1
Tenacious 0/30/3
Juggernaut 0/30/3
Defender 0/10/1
Legendary Armor 0/30/3
Good Hands 0/10/1
Reinforced Armor 0/10/1
Honor Guard 0/10/1

21/9/0 duelist page: the offense tree's attack speed and damage feed Relentless Assault stacks.

Skill Order R > W > E > Q

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Leap StrikeQQQQQ
EmpowerWWWWW
Counter StrikeEEEEE
Grandmaster's MightRRR

Counter Strike at one for trades, then max Empower - it is your damage on every leap and swing. Counter Strike second for the stun; Leap Strike ranks last.

Item Build

Starting

Doran's BladeDoran's Blade

The standard duelist start.

Early goals

Bilgewater CutlassBilgewater CutlassBoots of SpeedBoots of SpeedDoran's BladeDoran's Blade

Bilgewater Cutlass adds sustain and a slow to stick with; finish boots.

Core build

Hextech GunbladeHextech GunbladeTrinity ForceTrinity Force

Hextech Gunblade and Trinity Force - the classic Jax two-item spike that wins every 1v1 in the game.

Boots

Mercury's TreadsMercury's TreadsNinja TabiNinja Tabi

Mercury's Treads standard; Ninja Tabi into attack-damage lanes.

Situational

Guardian AngelGuardian AngelRanduin's OmenRanduin's OmenWarmog's ArmorWarmog's ArmorMaw of MalmortiusMaw of Malmortius

Guardian Angel to dive and duel fearlessly, Randuin's against carries, Warmog's for the health bar, Maw against AP burst.

Item path informed in part by Riot's in-client recommendations and the League of Legends Wiki's 2013 strategy page (CC BY-SA).

Ability DetailsFull kit, stats, and scaling
Equipment MasteryLC
Passive - Equipment Mastery

Jax's gains bonus Health based on his bonus Attack Damage and Ability Power from items.

Leap StrikeLC
Q - Leap Strike
Cost: 65 Mana
CD: 17/14/11/8/5

Jax leaps to a target unit, dealing 50/75/100/125/150 (+100% AD) (+80% AP) physical damage if it is an enemy.

EmpowerLC
W - Empower
Cost: 35 Mana
CD: 7/6/5/4/3

Jax charges his weapon with energy, causing his next basic attack or Leap Strike to deal an additional 40/60/80/100/120 (+20% AD) (+20% AP) magic damage to his target and nearby enemies.

Counter StrikeLC
E - Counter Strike
Cost: 70/75/80/85/90 Mana
CD: 18/16/14/12/10

Jax enters a defensive stance for up to 2 seconds, dodging incoming Attacks and taking 25% less damage from area of effect Abilities. This Ability automatically Recasts at the end of the duration. Recast: Jax deals 50/75/100/125/150 (+50% AD) physical damage and Stuns nearby enemies for 1 second. The damage is increased by 20% per Attack dodged, up to a maximum of 100/150/200/250/300 (+100% AD).

Grandmaster's MightLC
R - Grandmaster's Might
Cost: Passive

Passive: Jax gains 6/10/14% attack speed every strike, stacking up to 10 times. Every third consecutive strike deals an additional 140/170/200 (+70% AP) magic damage.

Base Stats

HP: 506
HP/lvl: 83
HP Regen: 1.6
AD: 59.675
AD/lvl: 3.375
Armor: 25.5
Armor/lvl: 3.2
MR: 31.25
Attack Range: 125
Attack Speed: 0.638
Move Speed: 350
Mana: 265

Jax Changes

Patch 26.17

change

Jax is receiving a few bug fixes this patch, and while he’s pretty balanced, they’re important enough changes to warrant being called out on their own.

Q - Leap Strike

  • Damage Type: Physical → Magic

R - Relentless Assault

  • Ability Name: Grandmaster’s Might → Relentless Assault
  • Spell Effects: Now applies spell effects as a single-target spell.

Patch 26.15

new

Jax added to League Classic

Added to League Classic at launch.

[New] Champion

  • Jax joins the League Classic roster with their classic-era kit.

Related League Classic Champions

Jax League Classic FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jax last changed in League Classic?
Jax was last adjusted in League Classic Patch 26.17, released August 25, 2026. That patch changed Q - Leap Strike (Damage Type: Physical → Magic); R - Relentless Assault (Ability Name: Grandmaster’s Might → Relentless Assault).
How many times has Jax been buffed or nerfed in League Classic?
Jax has been changed in 2 League Classic patches: 1 adjustment.
Was Jax changed in League Classic Patch 26.18?
No - Jax was not changed in Patch 26.18. Its most recent change was in Patch 26.17.
What is the best Jax build in League Classic?
Jax's League Classic build guide is for Top, with core items Hextech Gunblade and Trinity Force. The full guide on this page covers items, runes, masteries and skill order.
When was Jax released in League Classic?
Jax was released in League Classic in Patch 26.15 on July 29, 2026.