Archived Champion: This champion is from TFT Set 17 and is no longer in the current set. Stats shown are from when this set was active.
Avg Place
4.44
1st Place
26.7%
Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Jax as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 5 viable team comps that include Jax, with an average win rate of 68.26% across all compositions. The top performing Jax comp achieves an impressive 77.60% win rate, built around Rogue, N.O.V.A., Fateweaver traits, while alternative builds leverage N.O.V.A., Brawler. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Jax, sorted by win rate to help you find the strongest builds for climbing ranked. Each composition displays the complete champion lineup, optimal item builds for carry units, all active traits with breakpoints, and detailed performance statistics including average placement, win rate, first place rate, and pick rate. Toggle between 8 and 9 champion compositions using the filters above to match your preferred board state.
Avg Place 3.07 | Top 4 77.60% | First Place 21.88% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Games706 Gold value84 gold Avg exit round5-7 Avg game length32:32 Dmg to players132 Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline  ★★★  ★★★   ★★Backline  ★★★    ★★★ ★★★   ★★  ★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsTwisted FateUsed in 33.4% of this comp’s games Nashor's ToothNashor's ToothRabadon's Deathcap83.6% Top 42.67 Avg Place JaxUsed in 30.2% of this comp’s games CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateGargoyle Stoneplate87.3% Top 42.61 Avg Place MilioUsed in 11.2% of this comp’s games Rabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapSpear of Shojin83.9% Top 42.76 Avg Place Star-up priority      | ||||||
Avg Place 3.06 | Top 4 76.17% | First Place 15.73% | High Contested Risk | |||
Games100 Gold value84 gold Avg exit round5-6 Avg game length32:33 Dmg to players132 Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★  ★★★   ★★★ ★★ ★★   ★★  Backline ★★ ★★ Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsAkaliUsed in 53.0% of this comp’s games DeathbladeHextech GunbladeStriker's Flail83.3% Top 42.87 Avg Place JaxUsed in 29.0% of this comp’s games CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateGargoyle Stoneplate85.7% Top 42.59 Avg Place KindredUsed in 13.0% of this comp’s games Guinsoo's RagebladeGiant SlayerKraken's Fury88.6% Top 42.38 Avg Place Star-up priority   | ||||||
Avg Place 3.10 | Top 4 75.81% | First Place 26.54% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Games2,248 Gold value69 gold Avg exit round5-6 Avg game length32:25 Dmg to players134 Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★ ★★★★ ★★Backline ★★ ★★  ★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsLuluUsed in 46.4% of this comp’s games Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothNashor's Tooth79.6% Top 42.91 Avg Place JaxUsed in 12.7% of this comp’s games CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateGargoyle Stoneplate76.2% Top 43.13 Avg Place MilioUsed in 11.9% of this comp’s games Jeweled GauntletRabadon's DeathcapSpear of Shojin85.7% Top 42.56 Avg Place Star-up priority   | ||||||
Avg Place 3.47 | Top 4 60.82% | First Place 15.76% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Games30 Gold value72 gold Avg exit round5-6 Avg game length31:58 Dmg to players123 Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★  ★★★★  ★★ Backline ★★★★ ★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsLuluUsed in 43.3% of this comp’s games Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothNashor's Tooth69.2% Top 42.69 Avg Place Nunu & WillumpUsed in 0.5% of this comp’s games CrownguardProtector's VowWarmog's Armor74.0% Top 42.96 Avg Place JaxUsed in 0.2% of this comp’s games Bramble VestDragon's ClawGargoyle Stoneplate72.5% Top 42.78 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 4.35 | Top 4 50.89% | First Place 4.09% | Moderate Contested Risk | |||
Games26 Gold value81 gold Avg exit round5-4 Avg game length30:44 Dmg to players95 Contested RiskModerate Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★   ★★★★★ ★★  Backline  ★★★  ★★ ★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsJinxUsed in 50.0% of this comp’s games DeathbladeRed BuffSpear of Shojin48.4% Top 44.38 Avg Place Bel'VethUsed in 5.5% of this comp’s games Giant SlayerQuicksilverKraken's Fury66.1% Top 43.77 Avg Place AkaliUsed in 1.3% of this comp’s games Edge of NightStriker's FlailHand Of Justice65.4% Top 43.61 Avg Place Star-up priority   | ||||||
3.07
Avg Place77.60%
Top 4 Rate21.88%
First PlaceSevere Contested Risk
Games706
Gold value84 gold
Avg exit round5-7
Avg game length32:32
Dmg to players132
Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Aatrox★★★Jax★★Riven
★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Caitlyn★★★Talon★★★Twisted Fate★★Milio★★Corki
★★★★★★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
Twisted FateUsed in 33.4% of this comp’s games
Nashor's ToothNashor's ToothRabadon's Deathcap83.6% Top 42.67 Avg Place
JaxUsed in 30.2% of this comp’s games
CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateGargoyle Stoneplate87.3% Top 42.61 Avg Place
MilioUsed in 11.2% of this comp’s games
Rabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapSpear of Shojin83.9% Top 42.76 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.06
Avg Place76.17%
Top 4 Rate15.73%
First PlaceHigh Contested Risk
Games100
Gold value84 gold
Avg exit round5-6
Avg game length32:33
Dmg to players132
Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Aatrox★★★Akali★★★Jax★★Maokai★★Urgot★★Morgana
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★Caitlyn★★Kindred
★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
AkaliUsed in 53.0% of this comp’s games
DeathbladeHextech GunbladeStriker's Flail83.3% Top 42.87 Avg Place
JaxUsed in 29.0% of this comp’s games
CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateGargoyle Stoneplate85.7% Top 42.59 Avg Place
KindredUsed in 13.0% of this comp’s games
Guinsoo's RagebladeGiant SlayerKraken's Fury88.6% Top 42.38 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.10
Avg Place75.81%
Top 4 Rate26.54%
First PlaceSevere Contested Risk
Games2,248
Gold value69 gold
Avg exit round5-6
Avg game length32:25
Dmg to players134
Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Aatrox★★Jax★★Pantheon★★Maokai★★Rhaast
★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★Twisted Fate★★Milio★★★Lulu
★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
LuluUsed in 46.4% of this comp’s games
Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothNashor's Tooth79.6% Top 42.91 Avg Place
JaxUsed in 12.7% of this comp’s games
CrownguardGargoyle StoneplateGargoyle Stoneplate76.2% Top 43.13 Avg Place
MilioUsed in 11.9% of this comp’s games
Jeweled GauntletRabadon's DeathcapSpear of Shojin85.7% Top 42.56 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.47
Avg Place60.82%
Top 4 Rate15.76%
First PlaceSevere Contested Risk
Games30
Gold value72 gold
Avg exit round5-6
Avg game length31:58
Dmg to players123
Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Aatrox★★Jax★★Pantheon★★Maokai★★Nunu & Willump
★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★Twisted Fate★★Milio★★★Lulu
★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
LuluUsed in 43.3% of this comp’s games
Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothNashor's Tooth69.2% Top 42.69 Avg Place
Nunu & WillumpUsed in 0.5% of this comp’s games
CrownguardProtector's VowWarmog's Armor74.0% Top 42.96 Avg Place
JaxUsed in 0.2% of this comp’s games
Bramble VestDragon's ClawGargoyle Stoneplate72.5% Top 42.78 Avg Place
Star-up priority
4.35
Avg Place50.89%
Top 4 Rate4.09%
First PlaceModerate Contested Risk
Games26
Gold value81 gold
Avg exit round5-4
Avg game length30:44
Dmg to players95
Contested RiskModerate Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Aatrox★★Akali★★Bel'Veth★★★Jax★★Diana
★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Jinx★★Miss Fortune★★Kindred
★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
JinxUsed in 50.0% of this comp’s games
DeathbladeRed BuffSpear of Shojin48.4% Top 44.38 Avg Place
Bel'VethUsed in 5.5% of this comp’s games
Giant SlayerQuicksilverKraken's Fury66.1% Top 43.77 Avg Place
AkaliUsed in 1.3% of this comp’s games
Edge of NightStriker's FlailHand Of Justice65.4% Top 43.61 Avg Place
Star-up priority
Jax Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 17
N.O.V.A.100%75.9% WR
Bastion100%75.9% WR
Fateweaver60%76.1% WR
Timebreaker60%76.1% WR
Brawler60%75.6% WR
Marauder40%71.0% WR
Primary Synergies
Jax excels in compositions that leverage N.O.V.A., Bastion, Fateweaver synergies. The N.O.V.A. trait appears in 100% of Jax comps with a 75.9% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.
Supporting Traits
Supporting traits like Timebreaker, Brawler, Marauder complement Jax comps by providing additional utility and stat bonuses. These secondary synergies often activate naturally when building your core composition, adding defensive or offensive capabilities without requiring dedicated slots.
How to Play the Best Jax Comp
Stage 2-3Early Game
In this Rogue/N.O.V.A./Fateweaver comp, Jax is available early. Start your game by picking up Aatrox, Caitlyn, Talon, Twisted Fate, Milio. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 77.6% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.
Stage 4-5Late Game
Complete this Rogue/N.O.V.A./Fateweaver composition with Corki, Riven in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 77.6% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.
ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Jax Comp
For optimal Jax itemization in this Rogue/N.O.V.A./Fateweaver comp, prioritize equipping Jax with Crownguard, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate. Secondary item holders include Twisted Fate (Nashor's Tooth, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap); Talon (Thief's Gloves); Milio (Rabadon's Deathcap, Rabadon's Deathcap, Spear of Shojin); Aatrox (Thief's Gloves); Riven (Thief's Gloves); Corki (Thief's Gloves); Caitlyn (Guinsoo's Rageblade, Last Whisper, Kraken's Fury). Focus on collecting the right components during carousel rounds and PvE stages to complete these Best in Slot (BiS) items for maximum damage output and survivability.
PriorityTop Components to Look for on Carousel
Sparring Gloves×9 items
Needlessly Large Rod×8 items
Recurve Bow×5 items
Chain Vest×3 items
When playing this Jax Rogue/N.O.V.A./Fateweaver comp, prioritize Sparring Gloves, Needlessly Large Rod, Recurve Bow, Chain Vest during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Sparring Gloves is the most valuable component, appearing in 9 of the core items for this composition. Early carousel priority should focus on these key components to ensure you can complete your carry items by mid-game. If contested, look for completed items or flexible components that can pivot into multiple BiS options.
Pivot Suggestions
When playing Jax in TFT Set 17, the Rogue/N.O.V.A./Fateweaver composition with a 77.6% win rate is often the strongest choice. However, in competitive lobbies, other players may contest key units, making it difficult to 2-star your carries. Knowing when and how to pivot to alternative Jax team comps is essential for maintaining a top 4 placement. Below are the best pivot compositions that share core units with the optimal Jax build, allowing for a smooth transition without sacrificing too much board strength.
Pivot Option 1: Replicator/N.O.V.A./Fateweaver
75.8% WR50% overlap
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This Replicator/N.O.V.A./Fateweaver composition shares 50% of its units with the best Jax comp, achieving a 75.8% win rate. You'll need to sell Caitlyn, Corki, Riven, Talon from your board and replace them with Lulu, Maokai, Pantheon, Rhaast. Consider this pivot early (Stage 3) before fully committing to the contested build. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Jax's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 2: Replicator/N.O.V.A./Fateweaver
60.8% WR50% overlap
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Sell these units
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This Replicator/N.O.V.A./Fateweaver composition shares 50% of its units with the best Jax comp, achieving a 60.8% win rate. You'll need to sell Caitlyn, Corki, Riven, Talon from your board and replace them with Lulu, Maokai, Nunu & Willump, Pantheon. Consider this pivot early (Stage 3) before fully committing to the contested build. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Jax's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
When to Pivot Your Jax TFT Comp
Recognizing when to pivot is just as important as knowing what to pivot to. Scout your lobby early and often - if you see 2 or more players building the same Jax composition, consider transitioning to one of these alternative builds. The best time to pivot is typically during Stage 3-4, before you've fully committed your gold and items to the contested build. Remember that a completed pivot comp with 2-star units will almost always outperform a contested comp stuck at 1-star. Use these Jax pivot strategies to adapt to your lobby and secure consistent top 4 finishes in TFT Set 17.
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