Talk:Jax/@comment-4499945-20121012003959/@comment-5441738-20121012125952

Jax falls under a category of champions that I just don't see people counter-building. I really don't know why; it's not hard.

Take a look at his ability set. EVERYTHING is based around autoattacks. How do we counter-build right-click champs? Thornmail, Warden's Mail, and Frozen Heart. Oh, and Ninja Tabi, too. Those cheap little boots are hell on right-clickers.

"But, wait! He deals magic damage, too!" So what? He won't be doing as much of it if he isn't attacking as quickly, even though Thornmail doesn't reflect on-hit damage. Alright, fine. Build a little Magic Resistance. If you're a tank, Force of Nature. If you're an AP guy, Abyssal Scepter. AD? Hexdrinker. Want some Tenacity in your build to deal with that annoying stun of his? Sell those Ninja Tabi and get Mercury's Treads. Or how about a spell shield from Banshee's Veil?

Like I said, not hard. If he's pushing you out of lane so hard that you can't even farm, get an early Heart of Gold for a little extra survivability, gp10, and a great way to upgrade that Warden's Mail I suggested for you.