Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.

N.O.V.A. Jax Items & Builds

What Jax and the rest of N.O.V.A. Jax should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.

N.O.V.A. Jax F Tier
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Best Jax build
BloodthirsterProtector's VowGargoyle Stoneplate100.0%
Top component
Recurve Bow
Itemized units
7
Top 4 rate
47.1%

Best item builds in N.O.V.A. Jax

17 ranked games

Jax does best with Bloodthirster, Protector's Vow, and Gargoyle Stoneplate in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 4 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

JaxJax
BuildTop 4GamesShare
BloodthirsterProtector's VowGargoyle Stoneplate100.0%424%
Thief's GlovesBramble VestGargoyle Stoneplate0.0%424%
Aegis of DuskAnomalyGargoyle Stoneplate0.0%424%

Few full builds tracked for Jax in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

KindredKindred
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Thief's GlovesLast WhisperDeathblade0.0%424%
Guinsoo's RagebladeGiant SlayerSpear of Shojin100.0%318%
Kraken's FuryGuinsoo's RagebladeKraken's Fury100.0%16%

Few full builds tracked for Kindred in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

CaitlynCaitlyn
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Guinsoo's RagebladeGambler's BladeGuinsoo's Rageblade100.0%424%
Thief's GlovesStriker's FlailRed Buff0.0%424%

Few full builds tracked for Caitlyn in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

Twisted FateTwisted Fate
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Guinsoo's RagebladeRabadon's DeathcapJeweled Gauntlet0.0%424%
Rabadon's DeathcapNashor's ToothNashor's Tooth0.0%424%

Few full builds tracked for Twisted Fate in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

Nunu & WillumpNunu & Willump
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Thief's GlovesBramble VestIonic Spark0.0%424%
Spirit VisageSpirit VisageMorellonomicon100.0%16%
EvenshroudSpirit VisageChain Vest0.0%16%

Few full builds tracked for Nunu & Willump in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

AatroxAatrox
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Sterak's GageTitan's ResolveBloodthirster0.0%424%
Adaptive HelmNeedlessly Large RodJeweled Gauntlet100.0%16%

Few full builds tracked for Aatrox in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

MaokaiMaokai
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Spirit VisageInfinity ForceSunfire Cape100.0%424%
Gargoyle StoneplateGargoyle StoneplateAnomaly100.0%16%

Few full builds tracked for Maokai in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

Component priority for N.O.V.A. Jax

The builds above lean hardest on Recurve Bow and Sparring Gloves, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Jax items on time.

  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow16%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves16%
  • Chain VestChain Vest15%
  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod15%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak11%
  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt11%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword10%
  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess6%

Share of all components the comp's top builds use, weighted by how often each build is played.

What to slam: N.O.V.A. Jax item planner

Tap the components on your bench to see which items for Jax and the rest of the board you can build right now.

Item slam planner

Tap a component to add it, tap − to remove it. Items are ranked by how well they perform in this comp.

Your components

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Who holds items in N.O.V.A. Jax

Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 47.1% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.

UnitItemGamesTop 4vs. compvs. all boards
JaxJaxGargoyle StoneplateGargoyle Stoneplate21100.0%+52.9+35.5
CaitlynCaitlynGuinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's Rageblade11100.0%+52.9+39.7

Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.

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N.O.V.A. Jax items FAQ – TFT Set 17

What items does Jax need in N.O.V.A. Jax?

Build Bloodthirster, Protector's Vow, and Gargoyle Stoneplate on Jax. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 4 games.

What are the best items for N.O.V.A. Jax?

Jax: Bloodthirster, Protector's Vow, and Gargoyle Stoneplate. Kindred: Thief's Gloves, Last Whisper, and Deathblade. Caitlyn: 2× Guinsoo's Rageblade and Gambler's Blade.

Which components should I take first for N.O.V.A. Jax?

Prioritise Recurve Bow and Sparring Gloves. They go into the most items N.O.V.A. Jax builds, so taking them early lets you finish Jax items on time.

Who should hold items in N.O.V.A. Jax?

Itemize Jax, Kindred, and Caitlyn. Put your first completed damage items on Jax.