Jax/Trivia

General

 * Jax's outward appearance resembles the look of the "Garo ", a ninja-like tribe in "The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask".
 * Many of Jax's special weapons are in a skin. The Lamppost (Original), Fishing rod (Angler Jax) and another Lamppost (Warden Jax), are all in skins. This leaves the spatula and chicken foot unused.

Development

 * Jax's name may derive from the Greek warrior.
 * The name may have also derived from, the legendary unbeatable weapons master in  book series.

Lore

 * Jax's background does not reveal where he came from before he joined the League.
 * However, on the beta version of leagueoflegends.com his info page states that he is from Ionia.
 * In Jax's game information page on the beta version of leagueoflegends.com, his background image is an altered version of his classic artwork - altered to include a horned, shadowy figure. The shadow resembles, although with enough differences that it could be another of the five darkin. Riot has never spoken publicly about this change or what it entails.

Skins

 * Vandal Jax does not appear to be related to the gang that has surfaced among the other champions with the vandal skins such as, , and . This is further supported by its release date, which preceded the other Vandal skins by a significant amount.
 * Vandal Jax does not appear to be related to the gang that has surfaced among the other champions with the vandal skins such as, , and . This is further supported by its release date, which preceded the other Vandal skins by a significant amount.


 * Jaximus is a reference to the, a gladiator class from the Roman Imperial Age.
 * It might also be a reference to Maximus, the protagonist of the movie 'Gladiator', although Maximus wields a sword, rather than a polearm.
 * This skin features a memorial tribute to Joe, a Ewings Sarcoma patient who visited Riot thanks to the Make A Wish Foundation. Joe passed away on June 5, 2012 . The movement quote for the Jaximus skin, Joe's favorite, was changed to "Here's to you, kid!" in his memory.
 * This makes it the first non-legendary skin to have special voiceover lines, the others being, , , , and.
 * He shares this theme with and  (because they are Gladiatorial skins).
 * He shares this theme with and  (because they are Gladiatorial skins).


 * PAX Jax is a reference to the Cardboard Tube Samurai from the web comic (which hosts the Penny Arcade Expo - PAX). A symbol on the skin resembles  and matches symbols on the Samurai's gi and the shirt of Penny Arcade protagonist Gabe.
 * He shares this theme with and.
 * He shares this theme with and.


 * The Mighty Jax is a reference to 90's Disney Film.
 * The Mighty Jax is a reference to 90's Disney Film.


 * The weapon is "Fangtian Huaji (方天畫戟, dagger-axe halberd)", a Chinese white arm believed to be used by Lü Bu of the Three Kingdoms era. Warring Kingdoms Jarvan is another skin using the same weapon.
 * The weapon is "Fangtian Huaji (方天畫戟, dagger-axe halberd)", a Chinese white arm believed to be used by Lü Bu of the Three Kingdoms era. Warring Kingdoms Jarvan is another skin using the same weapon.


 * This skin is related to "SK Telecom T1", who have won the League of Legends Season 3 World Championship finals.
 * This skin represents Impact of SK Telecom T1.
 * He shares this theme with, , and.
 * He shares this theme with, , and.


 * His appearance resembles the Stag, Protectorate side of Summoner's Rift.
 * He shares this theme with, , and.
 * He shares this theme with, , and.

Relations

 * Jax is ' drinking buddy.
 * In the beta website, Jax is listed as an Ionian champion.
 * is also listed as his rival.