Talk:Jax/@comment-88.114.234.199-20110815052820/@comment-4031457-20110815201743

Once, I would've agreed with you. I remember seeing Jax's do incredible damage at early levels with their leap strikes, giving him a shot with my usual tanky DPS runes and masteries, and feeling largely underpowered. That's because Jax's early game is even more reliant on runes and masteries than most champs.

In order to really succeed, Jax needs his own page. Next time, try this out. AD Marks, Dodge Seals, MR/lvl Glyphs and AD Quints with 21/9/0 (make sure you get the AD and dodge masteries). It's very easy for a Jax at level 2-3 to bring a squishy to half health with a single Empower + Leap Strike.

If you're in a duo lane where you think you'll dominate, get a Doran's Blade first. If you're in a solo or fear the harass, Boots / Cloth Armour and 3/5 Health Pots.