Jax,Grandmaster at Arms,Saijax Cail-Rynx Kohari Icath’un

Stats: health: Health665+100, resource: Mana339+52, health regen: Health regen. (per 5s)8.5+0.55, resource regen: Mana regen. (per 5s)7.6+0.7, armor: Armor36+4.2, attack damage: Attack damage68+4.25, attack speed: Base AS0.638, gameplay radius: Gameplay radius65, selection radius: Selection radius120, release: 2009-02-21, changed: V13.22, role: Skirmisher, position: TopJungle, rangetype: Melee, adaptivetype: Physical, cost: 1350|585

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JaxMainWanderer 1Wanderer 2TitlesReal nameSaijax Cail-Rynx Kohari Icath'unAlias(es)Grandmaster at ArmsKohari SaijaxCharacteristicsSpeciesUnknown(PossiblySand-Troll)Pronoun(s)He/HimTimelineBorn:3400 BN - 2530 BNWeapon(s)Brazier-Stave, 'The Light of Icathia'Icathian Axe-Headed PolearmSwordPersonal statusStatusAlivePlace of originIcathia,Shurima(Ancient Times)Current residenceUnknown(No Fixed Abode)FamilyRynx Icath'un†(Father)Cail Icath'un†(Mother)Professional statusOccupation(s)MercenaryKohari warriorRegion(s)RuneterraIcathiaShurimaRelated character(s)ZileanNasusRenektonGragasFiora

Jax

• Main
• Wanderer 1
• Wanderer 2
Titles

Real name

Alias(es)

• Grandmaster at Arms
• Kohari Saijax
Characteristics

Species

Pronoun(s)

Timeline

• Born:3400 BN - 2530 BN
Weapon(s)

• Brazier-Stave, 'The Light of Icathia'
• Icathian Axe-Headed Polearm
• Sword
Personal status

Status

Place of origin

Current residence

Family

• Rynx Icath'un†(Father)
• Cail Icath'un†(Mother)
Professional status

Occupation(s)

• Mercenary
• Kohari warrior
Region(s)

• Runeterra
• Icathia
• Shurima
Related character(s)

Runeterra's greatest weapons master,Jaxis the only survivor of the Kohari—champions sworn to the defense ofIcathia. But when theVoidwas unleashed against theShuriman empire's Ascended Host, Icathia was destroyed, leaving Jax without a home or purpose. He gathered the “last light of Icathia”, a symbol of his hope to one day defeat the Void, and now travels the world, searching for warriors strong enough to face the coming darkness by his side.



Contents

• 1Background1.1Early Life1.2Fall of Icathia1.3Recent events
• 2Appearance
• 3Personality
• 4Abilities
• 5Relations5.1Ascended5.2Fiora
• 6Read More6.1Biography6.2Starring Champion6.3Mentioned Champion6.4Alternate Universes
• 7Trivia
• 8Change log
• 9References
• 10See also
• 1.1Early Life
• 1.2Fall of Icathia
• 1.3Recent events
• 5.1Ascended
• 5.2Fiora
• 6.1Biography
• 6.2Starring Champion
• 6.3Mentioned Champion
• 6.4Alternate Universes
Background[]

Early Life[]

Saijax Cail-Rynx Icath’un was born and raised inIcathia, a vassal-state of theShuriman Empire. He was raised by his father, who along with the other people of Icathia harbored resentment towards the Empire because of the fact that their great nation had been taken over by it. He would tell Jax stories of the Kohari, a group of heroes who served the Mage King, the title given to the ruler of Icathia before it was taken over. The Mage King had resisted the Shuriman acquisition of Icathia, but he was defeated in battle. In his honor, the Kohari committed ritual suicide, as was customary for their order. The corpses of the Kohari and the Mage King were paraded around the city by the Empire for all to see as a warning of the consequences of resistance.

Saijax's father passed down this resentment towards the Empire to his son, and Saijax started the study of arms, learning from Shurima's weapon masters and his clan's elders.

Fall of Icathia[]

One day, a massive earthquake struck the coastal province of Saabera. This quake unearthed something hidden deep within the earth that Icathia's mages recognized could help them defeat the Shuriman Empire and gain their independence. Saijax was tasked with protecting and escorting the mages while they traveled, and he saw that the mages could barely contain what they had found with brazier staves with magical fire. This power would be come to be known asThe Void.

Saijax was worried about the safety of using The Void as a weapon. As a master of weapons, he knew the danger of using a weapon they couldn't understand or control. He would come to regret not killing the mages when he had the chance.

Confident that they could win with the powers of The Void, the people of Icathia crowned a new Mage King and rebuilt the Kohari, with Saijax among the first to join their ranks. They won early engagements with the Shuriman troops and Saijax even defeated anAscendedwarrior. Soon, even more Ascended and troops arrived to fight against Icathia. Saijax was on the front lines and fought many troops, stopping them from advancing into their home. As the battle raged, the mages unleashed the power of The Void, killing many Shuriman troops. However, the mages lost control of it quickly and it started consuming everything around it, including the entirety of Icathia. Saijax, seeing that it was lost, left Icathia to be destroyed. He eventually returned to where Icathia once stood, ready to commit ritual suicide like the Kohari of old. However, before he could do it, he saw a brazier stave that was used to contain The Void and he saw that it was still burning. He saw the hope that it represented and picked it up and left. He forsook his name in shame and was henceforth known as Jax.

Recent events[]

Jax has committed himself to rebuilding the Kohari and fighting The Void in Shurima. The flame inside the brazier stave that he now uses as a weapon burned lower the farther he went from Icathia, making him realize that he cannot run from his past. He has fought a great many people, but none have been skilled enough. He will not stop until he has rebuilt the Kohari and can finally take on The Void.

Appearance[]

Jax wears purple robes with blue tinted stripes and patterns in various places. He carries with him a brazier stave used to contain elemental fire that can harm The Void. His most defining feature is his mask with six glowing blue "eyes" that covers his entire face.

It is not known what he looks like underneath his mask. However, during the events of Icathia's destruction, he was described as having a shaven head, a forked beard, and skin pockmarked by a childhood illness.

Personality[]

Always itching for a fight, Jax is a brazen and arrogant individual, wanting to find an opponent that presents him a challenge. Despite this brazen personality, Jax still harbors personal doubt because of the events of Icathia, which changed him forever.

Abilities[]



• Weapons Master:When he was young, Jax devoted himself to the study of weapons and arms, and as such is a master of combat with weapons, defeating many in duels over the course of his life.
• Brazier Stave:Jax wields an ignited brazier stave that can harm The Void. He uses this as a weapon in almost every combat situation he finds himself in, as he finds it more challenging.Extended Life:The magic emanating from the brazier stave has extended Jax's life and continues to do so. Jax is currently more than 3500 years old.
• Extended Life:The magic emanating from the brazier stave has extended Jax's life and continues to do so. Jax is currently more than 3500 years old.
Relations[]

Ascended[]

Jax fought against the God-warriors of Shurima during the final days of Icathia. This would includeAatrox,Nasus,Renekton,Varus, and possiblyRhaast.

Fiora[]

While looking for people to join his rebuilt Kohari force, Jax stood on a bridge belonging to House Laurent, of which Fiora is a part of. After defeating numerousDemacianwarriors and fighters on the bridge, Jax fought Fiora. It is not known the outcome of this fight, however it is known that both survived the encounter.

Read More

Biography



Biography

Grandmaster at Arms

ByIan St. Martin

Starring:Jax

Starring Champion



Short Story • 5 Minute Read

None Shall Pass

ByGraham McNeill

Jax sat cross-legged at the center of the bridge with his long-hafted polearm resting on his knees. Demacia had not changed much since he had last traveled this way, but that didn't surprise him. Its people zealously protected their borders, which had turned them into pretty decent fighters. Well, some of them anyway, he thought, wiping a spot of blood from the softly glowing head of the lamppost. He flicked the droplet over the parapet to the river below and reached into his robe to pull out his third hard-boiled egg of the day. Tapping it on the cobbles, he slowly peeled the shell as he heard the warriors at the end of the bridge try to decide which one of them would face him next.

Starring:Jax

Mentioned:Fiora



Short Story • 22 Minute Read

Where Icathia Once Stood

ByGraham McNeill

My name is Axamuk Var-Choi Kohari Icath'or.

Starring:Jax

Mentioned:Aatrox,Kayn,Nasus,Renekton,Rhaast,Varus,Zilean

Mentioned Champion



Entries

Ezreal's Field Notes

ByMatthew Dunn

Who needs a map?

Starring:Ezreal

Mentioned:Ashe,Illaoi,Jax,Kindred,LeBlanc,Mordekaiser,Nagakabouros,Neeko,Rek'Sai

Alternate Universes



Video

A New Dawn

Day breaks over a landscape consecrated by blood and steel. A battle begins as a new dawn rises.

Starring:Ahri,Darius,Draven,Graves,Jax,Katarina,Leona,Nautilus,Rengar,Zyra



Video

Clash of Fates



Starring:Alistar,Amumu,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Cho'Gath,Evelynn,Jax,Karthus,Kayle,Master Yi,Nunu,Rammus,Ryze,Singed,Sivir,Soraka,Teemo,Twisted Fate,Warwick,Willump,Zilean



Music Video

Fire to the Fuse

ByNumerous Creators

Driven by an endless need for revenge, Pyke hunts down other versions of himself across dimensions. After each kill, the dimension collapses and a new Empyrean is born with volatile powers and a mission all their own.

Starring:Jax,Lux,Pyke



Short Story

God Staff

By Numerous creators



Starring:Jax



Video

Higher

We must rise above the past if we wish to have a future.

Starring:Jax



Music Video

IGNITE

By Numerous creators

Since its inception, Worlds has grown and evolved. Each unbelievable play and phenomenal match created moments and memories that will never be forgotten. In these iconic moments, players and teams reached for something incredible within themselves and brought it to life on the Summoner’s Rift...

Starring:Aatrox,Ahri,Alistar,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Brand,Caitlyn,Darius,Draven,Elise,Ezreal,Gnar,Janna,Jax,Jayce,Jinx,Kassadin,Katarina,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Lulu,Orianna,Rek'Sai,Rengar,Rumble,Ryze,Shen,Sivir,Tahm Kench,Teemo,Twisted Fate,Yasuo,Ziggs



Entries

Journal of Justice

ByInstitute of War

Formare veneficum est formare fatum.

Starring:Akali,Alistar,Amumu,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Blitzcrank,Brand,Cassiopeia,Cho'Gath,Corki,Darius,Dr. Mundo,Evelynn,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Gangplank,Garen,Gragas,Heimerdinger,Irelia,Janna,Jarvan IV,Jax,Karma,Karthus,Kassadin,Katarina,Kayle,Kennen,Kog'Maw,Lee Sin,Leona,Lissandra,Lux,Malzahar,Maokai,Master Yi,Mordekaiser,Morgana,Nasus,Nidalee,Nocturne,Nunu,Olaf,Pantheon,Poppy,Rammus,Renekton,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Sejuani,Shaco,Shen,Singed,Sion,Sivir,Skarner,Sona,Soraka,Swain,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Tibbers,Tristana,Trundle,Tryndamere,Twisted Fate,Twitch,Udyr,Urgot,Veigar,Vladimir,Warwick,Willump,Wukong,Xin Zhao,Yorick,Zilean



Video

Immortal Journey Cinematic



Starring:Kayle,Soraka,Zed

Mentioned:Irelia,Jax,Master Yi,Nami,Riven



Music Video

RISE

By Numerous creators

Reaching the peak takes more than skill. Only those with the ambition to RISE above all others will know its height.

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Akali,Ashe,Braum,Darius,Ekko,Ezreal,Fiora,Garen,Gnar,Jarvan IV,Jax,Jinx,Kalista,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Leona,Lux,Master Yi,Olaf,Poppy,Rakan,Riven,Ryze,Sejuani,Swain,Taliyah,Thresh,Tryndamere,Vayne,Xayah,Yasuo,Zed,Ziggs



Music Video

WARRIORS

By Numerous creators

The battle begins, and sixteen teams across the globe are fighting towards one goal – to win the League of Legends World Championship.

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Ashe,Darius,Draven,Garen,Jax,Jayce,Jinx,Leona,Lissandra,Nasus,Renekton,Riven,Ryze,Vi,Yasuo

Trivia[]

• Before lore retconning, the nameJaxwas Ionian.[1]
• Jax's full name is Saijax Cail-Rynx Kohari Icath’un, his full name consists five elements specific to Icathian naming convention:Birth name,Mother's name,Father's name,Occupation / social standing,Clan name.
• Before his transformation, Saijax was a giant with a shaven-head, skinpockmarkedby the ravages of a childhood illness, and a forked beard stiffened to points with wax and white chalk.
• Though considered a "master of weapons", he often wielded an Icathian axe-headed polearm as his primary weapon, which is actually a discarded brazier stave blazed with elemental fire that can harm the Void.
• Jax's favorite food is eggs, particularly those from a certain caravansary in the Shuriman City of Uzeris. His prefered method of egg consumption is to boil them.
• He is more than 3500 years old as he was present during the fall ofIcathia.It is hinted that he can live longer than usual due to being non-human like a lot of Icathian citizens.[2]The elemental fire inside his polearm also greatly extends his life span.Jax was not mutated by the Void during the fall of Icathia.[3]
• It is hinted that he can live longer than usual due to being non-human like a lot of Icathian citizens.[2]The elemental fire inside his polearm also greatly extends his life span.
• Jax was not mutated by the Void during the fall of Icathia.[3]
Change log[]

References[]

See also[]

Passive ability — Name: Relentless Assault, Description: Innate: Jax's basic attacks generate a stack of Relentless Assault on-attack for 2. 5 seconds, refreshing on subsequent attacks and stacking up to 8 times. Stacks expire by one every 0. 25 seconds when the duration ends. Relentless Assault: For each stack, Jax gains 3. 5 % − 11% (based on level) bonus attack speed , up to a maximum of 28% − 88% (based on level) . Grandmaster at Angling: While out-of-combat with champions and idle in the river for 10 seconds, Jax will occasionally catch a fish, granting him 1 and 1 ability power for 5 seconds. He catches a fish at an average rate of one every 15 seconds. He also has a 5% chance to catch a rare fish that grants 10 and 10 ability power for 5 seconds., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputPassive', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Jaxwill start fishing while idle in the river if he is in-combat with only monsters (e.g. any of the three Epic monsters).(bug)', 'Jaxcatching a fish is a random event and will play a special animation.', 'The total number of fish caught during the game is displayed when fishing asGrandmaster at Anglingpassive.']}

Q ability — Name: Leap Strike, Description: Active: Jax dashes to the target unit's location. If the target is an enemy and they are in range upon arrival, Jax deals them physical damage . Physical Damage: 65 / 105 / 145 / 185 / 225 (+ 100% bonus AD) Jax can cast any of his abilities during the dash., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputUnit', 'damage_type': 'Physical', 'spell_shield': 'See Notes', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Leap Strikecannot be cast onstructures.', 'If the target is an enemy champion,Jaxwill be ordered to basic attack them after the dash ends.', 'Spell shieldwill block the damage, including whenempowered.']}

W ability — Name: Empower, Description: Active: Jax empowers his next basic attack or Leap Strike against an enemy within 10 seconds to deal bonus magic damage . If Empower is used on a basic attack, it will gain 50 bonus range and have an uncancellable windup . Bonus Magic Damage: 50 / 85 / 120 / 155 / 190 (+ 60% AP) Empower resets Jax's basic attack timer., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'parries': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'The empowered attack will trigger but not be consumed nor apply its effects againststructures.']}

E ability — Name: Counter Strike, Description: Active: Jax enters Evasion for 2 seconds: a defensive stance that causes him to dodge all incoming non- turret basic attacks and take 25% reduced damage from all area of effect abilities from champions . Counter Strike can be recast after 1 second, and does so automatically after the duration. Recast: Jax deals magic damage to nearby enemies, with the total damage increased by 20% for each attack dodged, up to a 100% increase, and stuns them for 1 second. Minimum Magic Damage: 55 / 85 / 115 / 145 / 175 (+ 70% AP) (+ 4% of target's maximum health) Maximum Magic Damage: 110 / 170 / 230 / 290 / 350 (+ 140% AP) (+ 8% of target's maximum health), {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', "The initial cast and the manual recast count as ability activations for the purposes of on-cast effects such asSpellbladeand triggeringForce Pulse'spassive.", "Counter Strikewill also dodge abilities that can triggeron-hit effects(Parrrley,Mystic Shot) which will count towardsCounter Strike'sincreased damage. There are exceptions however.", 'Now affected by -30 ability haste.']}

R ability — Name: Grandmaster-At-Arms, Description: Passive: Jax's basic attacks generate a stack of Grandmaster-At-Arms on-hit for 2. 5 seconds, refreshing on subsequent hits and stacking up to 2 times. At 2 stacks, his next basic attack is empowered to consume them all to deal bonus magic damage . While Grandmaster-At-Arms is active, the empowered attack triggers at 1 stack instead. Bonus Magic Damage: 60 / 110 / 160 (+ 60% AP) Active: Jax swings his lantern around, dealing magic damage to nearby enemies. If this hits a champion, he gains bonus armor , increased for each champion hit beyond the first, and bonus magic resistance equal to 60% of that amount as well as 10% increased size for 8 seconds. Magic Damage: 150 / 250 / 350 (+ 100% AP) Bonus Armor: 15 / 40 / 65 (+ 40% bonus AD) Bonus Magic Resistance: 9 / 24 / 39 (+ 24% bonus AD) Bonus Armor per Champion Hit: 15 / 20 / 25 (+ 10% bonus AD) Bonus Magic Resistance per Champion Hit: 9 / 12 / 15 (+ 6% bonus AD), {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'See Notes', 'parries': 'See Notes', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'The attack bonus dealsproc damage. The swing dealsarea damage.', 'The bonus resistances are represented by a glowing aura aroundJaxthat grows with each enemy champion hit beyond the first.', "Jaxcan move duringGrandmaster-At-Arms'cast time.", 'Thebonusmagic damagecan bedodgedandblockedbut it cannotmiss.', 'Spell shieldwill only block the bonus damage from the third attack if it isempowered.', 'The empowered attack will trigger but not be consumed nor apply its effects againststructuresandwards.Stacks will still be generated when attacking them.', 'Stacks will still be generated when attacking them.', 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the end of the cast time.', 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the end of the cast time.', 'Passive base damage changed to 40 / 80 / 120.']}

Trivia:
Jax's eyes are blue.
Jax was likely inspired byGaret Jax, "The Weapons Master" of theSword of Shannara Trilogy. He was adept with any weapon and was undefeated in combat, though he often wielded a sword and cudgel.
In theV1.0.0.115(April Fools' Day) patch,Wriggle's Lanternwas given the following joke passive, referencingJax'susage of a lamp post (which is functionally similar to a lantern) as a weapon:NewUnique Passive: Taunts nearbyJaxes(both enemy and allied).
In the now-removed official League of Legendsforums, theiconofRelentless Assaultwas used to represent the "Off Topic Discussion" section.
The icon art ofGrandmaster's Mightfeatures a stunned soldier who was directly mirrored from theoriginal iconforTime Bomb.