Jax, the last surviving weapons master of Icathia, possesses unparalleled skill with unique weapons and a biting wit that is unmatched. After the destruction of his homeland by the Void, Jax and his people vowed to protect what remained.
As the power of magic grows in the world, the threat of the Void resurfaces, and Jax roams Valoran with the fading light of Icathia, challenging every warrior he encounters to prove their strength and stand beside him.
In this comprehensive article, we will delve into the best strategies for utilizing Jax in Teamfight Tactics Set 8, enabling you to eliminate your enemies even without a real weapon.
Just imagine if Jax had an actual weapon!
Jax, also known as the self-proclaimed Grandmaster at Arms, is a mysterious warrior and occasional mercenary renowned for his prowess in combat and sharp sarcasm. While he excels with virtually any weapon, he deliberately opts for ordinary ones, such as a lamppost, to give his opponents a fair chance.
Best Jax Builds in TFT Set 8
Jax’s Stats:
- Cost: 3 Gold
- Health: 800 / 1440 / 2592
- Mana: 0
- Armor: 50
- MR: 50
- DPS: 48 / 86 / 156
- Damage: 60 / 108 / 194
- Atk Spd: 0.8
- Crit Rate: 25%
- Range: 1
Jax’s Traits:
1-Mecha: PRIME
Use the Mecha Selector item to choose a PRIME. At the start of combat, the PRIME combines with the two nearest Mechas, absorbing 100% of their Health.
- 3 Mechas: The PRIME gains 60 Ability Power and 60% Attack Damage.
- 5 All Mechas: Mechas gain 45 Ability Power and 45% Attack Damage; the PRIME gains double this amount.
2-Brawler
Brawlers gain additional maximum Health.
- 2 Brawlers: +20% Max Health.
- 4 Brawlers: +40% Max Health.
- 6 Brawlers: +70% Max Health.
- 8 Brawlers: +111% Max Health.
Jax’s Ability: Adaptive Strike
- Passive: Every third attack, Jax leaps to his target, dealing bonus magic damage. The bonus damage increases with each third attack, up to 7 times.
- Damage: 110/165/285
- Bonus Damage: 30/45/75
Jax’s Best Items
1-Guinsoo’s Rageblade
- Basic Attacks grant a 5% bonus attack speed for the remainder of the combat. Stacks have no upper limit.
2-Bloodthirster
- Passive 1: Grants 20% omnivamp.
- Passive 2: If the wearer falls below 40% maximum health, gains a 25% maximum health shield for 5 seconds.
3-Quicksilver
- Unique: Grants 20% bonus attack speed.
- Combat Start: Immune to crowd control for 15 seconds.
Best Comps for Jax
3) FULL PRIME TIME
The most effective strategy for this composition is to gradually reroll until reaching level 8, ensuring that Jax, Wukong, and Draven are all at level 3. This approach guarantees victory.
Jax takes center stage in this lineup as the chosen Prime, combining his Brawler and Mecha-Prime abilities.
Best Team for this Build:
- Jax: Your primary damage dealer. After assimilating Wukong and Draven, Jax gains significant additional health and activates his Brawler trait.
- Wukong: Provides an entire health pool to Jax and the Defender ability.
- Draven: Sacrifices his own life force to protect Jax.
- Riven: A powerful bruiser with the Brawler trait and the ability to use her skills as a shield, passing on her Defender qualities.
- Ekko: Although he sustains heavy frontline damage, Ekko shares the Aegis trait with his allies.
- Sett: With Mecha-Prime and Defender qualities, Sett’s presence on the front line greatly enhances the team’s performance.
- Poppy: As the fourth Defender, Poppy activates the second tier of the Defender trait.
- Leona: With Aegis and Mecha-Prime, Leona proves to be a formidable tank and damage dealer.
2) DEFENDING THE PRIME
To ensure success in this tournament, the ideal approach is to steadily reroll until reaching level 8, with Jax, Wukong, and Draven at level 3.
Jax takes the spotlight in this battle as the chosen Prime, utilizing his Brawler and Mecha-Prime powers.
Ideal Team Composition:
- Jax: The primary damage dealer, benefiting from the assimilation of Wukong and Draven, resulting in massive health and activation of the Brawler trait.
- Wukong: Endows Jax with his entire health pool and the Defender skill.
- Draven: Sacrifices his life force to save Jax.
- Riven: A powerful bruiser with the Brawler trait, capable of using her skills as a shield. Her protective instincts are passed on as well.
- Ekko: Despite suffering considerable damage on the front lines, Ekko’s Aegis trait benefits the team.
- Sett: With Mecha Prime and Defender qualities, Sett’s presence on the front line is invaluable.
- Poppy: As the fourth Defender, Poppy activates the second level of the Defender trait.
- Leona: With Aegis and Mecha-Prime abilities, Leona becomes a formidable tank and damage dealer.
1) BRAWJAX
The optimal strategy for this competition is a gradual reroll process until reaching level 8, with Jax, Wukong, and Draven at level 3. This guarantees victory.
Jax shines in this contest as the chosen Prime, wielding his Brawler and Mecha-Prime abilities.
Best Team for this Build:
- Jax: The primary damage dealer, gaining immense health and activating the Brawler trait after consuming Wukong and Draven.
- Wukong: Bestows Jax with his entire health pool and the Defender ability.
- Draven: Sacrifices his own life force to protect Jax.
- Riven: A formidable bruiser with the Brawler trait, utilizing her abilities as a shield. Her Defender qualities are passed on as well.
- Sejuani: A powerful frontline tank capable of absorbing substantial damage and stunning a wide array of enemies, greatly aiding your team.
- Sett: With both Mecha Prime and Defender qualities, Sett is a valuable addition to the front line.
- Vi: A formidable front line unit with her Brawler characteristics.
- Leona: Equipped with Aegis and Mecha-Prime abilities, Leona excels as both a tank and damage dealer.
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