Jax/Strategy

== Strategy ==
 * With the 1.0.0.103 update/patch, Jax has been substantially buffed. Thus this guide will (presumably) help you decide an item build and offer other tips for playing Jax. (Recommended to visit: Last Man Standing Guide)
 * Doran's_Shield.gifing off with a Doran's Sheild and an Health Potion will help Jax's low HP and Armor stats during his "warm-up period" which is from level 1 to around level 6 or 7.


 * Frozen_Mallet.gif can also consider going for a Long Sword and a Health Potion which can be built into Frozen Mallet; which helps slow enemies and helps with low health.


 * Ninja_Tabi.gifiately going for Ninja Tabi second would be of high importance because this portion of dodge will help with magic resistance for his ultimate.


 * Guinsoo's_Rageblade.pngoo's Rageblade would also be your immediate second or third item depending on your needs, if high damage output and speed is needed to take on a more physical team: rush this item second. But DO NOT put off getting this item for it synergizes very well with Jax's ultimate and other abilities.
 * Atma's_Impaler.gif his nerfed passive, Atma's Impaler doesn't seem like the most viable option, but if you do the math for example;
 * With 3000 HP Atma's Impaler grants it's user +45 Armor and 18% Critical Strike. And with it's UNIQUE Passive it will grant Jax +60 Attack Damage; which is considerably better than getting a BF Sword.


 * It gives good stats, armor and critical strike chance, and gives a percentage of Jax's maximum health as extra damage. This extra damage is then turned into health by his passive, and that health is turned into damage, and from then on has diminishing damage and health gain.


 * Any other viable damage or lifesteal items can be used to help increase his health but, most damaging items are expensive to afford unless you or your team is really doing well. The items listed above the core items which should be highly considered buying. 


 * RelentlessAssault.jpg's new ultimate: Grants 20/35/50 + Jax's dodge percent in bonus magic resistance for 5/6.5/8 seconds upon activation. Costs 80 mana. Cooldown of 60/60/60 seconds.


 * This new ultimate will grant you magic resistance for "survivability" which become quintessential in fighting in midst of team battles.
 * Stacking dodge for example from; Phantom Dancers should no longer be considered for a core item.
 * Info/Tip: With masteries + runes + ability (Counter Strike) + Ninja Tabi = +30% dodge, which leads to around 80 MR at level 6! (with all minimum req.) 
 * Note: The bonus magic resistance is not permanent.
 * As for masteries going for the offensive 21/0/9 is not recommended. Because of the passive nerf the recommended masteries are 9/0/21:
 * Picking up talent points in Archmage's Savvy and going down to increased Attack Speed.
 * As for the Defensive tree:
 * Picking up increased magic resistance, armor and dodge is important. Nimbleness, Veteran's Scars, Ardor and Tenacity are great.
 * The summoner skills are up to your discretion. But the recommended summoner skill pairs are:
 * Exhaust and Ignite
 * Exhaust and Teleport
 * Exhaust and Cleanse
 * Ghost and Cleanse
 * Flash + (desired skill)
 * As for gameplay Jax is now suited for a better initiator due to his new buff, but not to be mistaken for a tank or a semi-tank initiator for a high CC enemy team.


 * Using Leap Strike and Empower will do considerable damage to heroes in early game thus, first blood and early ganks are possible.

*Note: Empower is no longer a "splash ability," it targets only one champion or enemy unit.
 * Using Counter Strike is the best ability in destroying physical champions who cross paths with this demon.
 * Some common sense is needed to play any champion and in this case; Jax should never be considered a;


 * tank or semi-tank


 * AP-stacking champion. (Heard this many times and it makes me giggle all the time).


 * a great or best initiator (depends on the situation).


 * (Will be updated with more information). *There may, (will be) errors in this guide, please correct them if possible, thanks in advance).