Jax TFT champion portrait - Set 4
Avg Place
4.21
1st Place
12.2%
Top 4
55.1%
Pick Rate
3.5%

JaxTFT Build

Set 4
SetSet 16
Matches732,372
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedFeb 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Jax build for TFT Set 4 with 100.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Evenshroud, Dragon's Claw, and Steadfast Heart. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 4 Jax builds: Thief's Gloves (100.00% top four rate, +44.94% difference); Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, Evenshroud (83.97% top four rate, +28.91% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (75.21% top four rate, +20.15% difference)

Avg Placement:1.01
Top 4 Rate:100.00%
Top 4 Diff:+44.94%
1st Place Rate:98.81%
Pick Rate:0.33%
Avg Placement:2.66
Top 4 Rate:83.97%
Top 4 Diff:+28.91%
1st Place Rate:33.59%
Pick Rate:0.51%
Avg Placement:3.31
Top 4 Rate:75.21%
Top 4 Diff:+20.15%
1st Place Rate:14.05%
Pick Rate:0.47%

Jax Component Priority Order in Set 4

When playing Jax in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, Negatron Cloak from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Tear of the Goddess are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Jax's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.

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Chain Vest - Priority 1 component for Jax in TFT
Chain VestFound in 7 builds
2
Giant's Belt - Priority 2 component for Jax in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 5 builds
3
Negatron Cloak - Priority 3 component for Jax in TFT
Negatron CloakFound in 5 builds
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Sparring Gloves - Priority 4 component for Jax in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 4 builds
5
Tear of the Goddess - Priority 5 component for Jax in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 3 builds

Why These Components for Jax?

Chain Vest

Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Jax, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Steadfast Heart, Sunfire Cape, Bramble Vest, which are core items for maximizing Jax's effectiveness.

Giant's Belt

Giant's Belt is the 2nd priority component for Jax, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Spirit Visage, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Jax's effectiveness.

Negatron Cloak

Negatron Cloak is the 3rd priority component for Jax, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, which are core items for maximizing Jax's effectiveness.

Jax Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Jax's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Giant's Belt to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
  • Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Jax's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Jax in Set 4

High PriorityJax is a high-priority itemization target in Set 4. The best Jax item build achieves a 100.0% top four rate, which is +44.9% higher than Jax's base rate of 55.1%. 4 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate78.0%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+23.0%
Avg Placement2.90
1st Place Rate35.2%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate55.1%
Best Build Diff+44.9%
Champion Cost2-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Jax Itemization in Set 4

Excellent Item Scaling

Jax's best item build provides +44.9% top four rate improvement. 4 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.

Multiple Strong Build Options

4 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.

Strong Average Placement

Itemized Jax achieves 2.90 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Jax achieves 35.2% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

Low-Cost Reroll Potential

As a 2-cost champion, Jax is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.

Jax Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Jax itemization in TFT Set 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Jax has a base top four rate of 55.1%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Jax item build achieves a 100.0% top four rate, representing a +44.9% difference from the base rate. 4 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Jax achieves 78.0% top four rate (+23.0% vs base) with 2.90 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Jax achieves a 35.2% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Jax a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

When to Itemize Jax

  • When you find Jax early and can build around it as your primary carry
  • When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
  • When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Jax's key items
  • When you can commit to 3-starring Jax through slow rolling

When NOT to Itemize Jax

  • When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
  • When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game

Best Jax Items in TFT Set 4

The best Jax item is Evenshroud with a 72.16% win rate (+17.10% vs base), 15.95% first place rate, and 3.51% pick rate. The most popular is Spirit Visage with a 9.09% pick rate and 62.99% win rate. Protector's Vow has the highest first place rate at 16.22%. The top three Jax items are Evenshroud, Dragon's Claw, and Steadfast Heart.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Negatron CloakGiant's Belt
B72.16%+17.10%15.95%3.51%1,056
Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak
B63.37%+8.31%15.25%4.54%1,365
Chain VestSparring Gloves
B63.34%+8.28%15.74%3.13%941
4
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt
B62.99%+7.93%14.57%9.09%2,732
5
Chain VestGiant's Belt
B62.51%+7.45%14.30%8.75%2,630
6
Chain VestChain Vest
B61.37%+6.31%15.01%4.19%1,258
7
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
B60.88%+5.82%16.08%4.83%1,452
8
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
B59.69%+4.63%13.53%8.91%2,679
9
Tear of the GoddessChain Vest
A59.47%+4.41%16.22%2.63%792
10
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
B56.53%+1.47%14.18%2.09%628
11
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
B56.37%+1.31%13.41%9.08%2,730
12
Chain VestRecurve Bow
B55.30%+0.24%14.97%2.89%868
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B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
B48.92%-6.14%13.97%2.46%738

Best Jax Artifact Items in TFT Set 4

The best Jax artifact item is Wit's End with a 76.67% win rate (+21.61% vs base), 20.95% first place rate, and 0.10% pick rate. The most popular is Lightshield Crest with a 0.26% pick rate and 73.42% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Jax artifact items are Wit's End, Lightshield Crest, and Void Gauntlet.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A76.67%+21.61%20.95%0.10%30
A73.42%+18.36%20.64%0.26%79
A73.33%+18.27%19.97%0.15%45
4A72.41%+17.35%20.80%0.19%58
5A70.45%+15.39%20.26%0.15%44
6A70.00%+14.94%18.91%0.03%10
7A70.00%+14.94%19.83%0.03%10
8A68.29%+13.23%19.85%0.14%41
9A66.67%+11.61%21.66%0.12%36
10A66.20%+11.14%18.63%0.24%71
11A65.22%+10.16%19.98%0.15%46
12A64.00%+8.94%20.15%0.08%25
13A63.16%+8.10%16.90%0.19%57
14A61.19%+6.13%24.31%0.22%67
15A60.00%+4.94%21.96%0.12%35
16A60.00%+4.94%19.01%0.03%10
17A53.85%-1.21%20.34%0.04%13
18B52.17%-2.89%14.13%0.08%23
19A46.67%-8.39%17.85%0.15%45

Best Jax Radiant Items in TFT Set 4

The best Jax radiant item is Radiant Adaptive Helm with a 90.00% win rate (+34.94% vs base), 16.01% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.22% pick rate and 63.64% win rate. Radiant Edge of Night has the highest first place rate at 20.21%. The top three Jax radiant items are Radiant Adaptive Helm, Radiant Warmog's Armor, and Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B90.00%+34.94%16.01%0.03%10
B71.79%+16.73%14.45%0.13%39
B71.15%+16.09%14.73%0.17%52
4A66.67%+11.61%20.21%0.04%12
5B63.64%+8.58%14.55%0.22%66
6B56.67%+1.61%15.22%0.10%30
7B39.29%-15.77%13.84%0.09%28
8B34.78%-20.28%12.97%0.08%23
9B31.25%-23.81%13.61%0.05%16
10A27.27%-27.79%19.14%0.04%11
11A20.00%-35.06%18.56%0.03%10
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Jax Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jax's best build in Set 4?

The best Jax build in Set 4 is Thief's Gloves with a 100.00% top four rate, 98.81% first place rate, and 1.01 average placement. This build is picked 0.33% of the time.

What is the best item for Jax?

The best item for Jax is Evenshroud with a 72.16% win rate. This item is picked 3.51% of the time and has won 762 matches across 1,056 games.

Which item is most popular on Jax?

Spirit Visage is the most popular item on Jax with a 9.09% pick rate. This item maintains a 62.99% win rate and has been used in 2,732 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Jax?

The top 3 items for Jax are Evenshroud, Dragon's Claw, and Steadfast Heart with an average win rate of 66.29%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.

How many matches do the Jax item builds have?

The Jax item builds are based on 19,869 total matches. Evenshroud has the most wins with 762 victories.

Should I always build Evenshroud on Jax?

While Evenshroud has the highest win rate at 72.16%, the best Jax build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Evenshroud, Dragon's Claw, and Steadfast Heart as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.

What components should I prioritize for Jax in TFT Set 4?

The top components to prioritize for Jax in Set 4 are Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, and Negatron Cloak. These components appear most frequently in Jax's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 7 of Jax's top item builds.

What should I pick on carousel for Jax in TFT?

When playing Jax in TFT Set 4, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Jax's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Giant's Belt and Negatron Cloak. These components give you the flexibility to build Jax's optimal items.

Should I itemize Jax in TFT Set 4?

Jax is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 4. Jax's best item build achieves a +44.9% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 55.1%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

Is Jax a good item holder in TFT Set 4?

Jax is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 4. With optimal items, Jax achieves +44.9% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.

What is Jax's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 4?

When properly itemized, Jax achieves an average top four rate of 78.0% in TFT Set 4, which is +23.0% compared to the base rate of 55.1%. The best Jax item build reaches 100.0% top four rate with a 1.01 average placement.

What is the best Jax emblem?

The best Jax emblem is Slayer Emblem with a 67.57% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.12% of the time and has been used in 37 matches.

What is the top Jax radiant item?

The top Jax radiant item is Radiant Adaptive Helm with a 90.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 10 matches.

What is the best Jax artifact?

The best Jax artifact is Gold Collector with a 87.50% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 8 matches.