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.

Best item builds in N.O.V.A. Jax
17 ranked gamesJax 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.
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.
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.
Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.
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.
| Unit | Item | Games | Top 4 | vs. comp | vs. all boards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 100.0% | +52.9 | +35.5 | ||
| 11 | 100.0% | +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.