Jax excels as a scaling bruiser who dominates through auto-attack-based combat and exceptional dueling potential. His versatility allows him to function both as a potent split-pusher and team fighter.

Core Abilities Priority:

• Max W first (Trading power)
• Max E second (Reduced cooldown)
• Max Q last (Mobility)

Key Strengths:

• Strong scaling into late game
• Excellent 1v1 potential
• Counter Strike [E] blocks auto-attacks
• Natural tankiness from ultimate
• Effective against auto-attack reliant champions

Optimal Runes:

• Determination (Primary)
• Inspiration (Secondary)

Core Item Build:

1. Starting Items:

   • Doran's Blade + Health Potion
   • Corrupting Potion (alternative)

2. Core Items:

   • Trinity Force/Divine Sunderer
   • Death's Dance
   • Black Cleaver

3. Situational Items:

   • Blade of the Ruined King
   • Sterak's Gage
   • Guardian Angel
   • Maw of Malmortius

Build Strategy:

• Prioritize Sheen items for W empowerment
• Balance health and AD for optimal scaling
• Build resistances through ultimate scaling
• Consider wave clear items to compensate for limited AOE

Playstyle Tips:

• Trade effectively using W reset
• Time Counter Strike [E] to negate crucial auto-attacks
• Split push when ahead
• Group for objectives when team needs presence
• Excel in extended fights with stacked passive

Counter Matchups:

• Strong against: ADCs, auto-attack based champions, Bel'veth, Kindred
• Weak against: Heavy CC, burst mages, ranged tops

Early Game Focus:

• Farm safely until core items
• Use E defensively against aggressive laners
• Look for short trades with W
• Save Q for escape or gap closing based on matchup

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