The Mighty Jax

Got The Mighty Jax from a chest last week and honestly wasn't expecting much from this hockey-themed skin. After around 40 games though, I'm actually impressed with how smooth it feels compared to base Jax. The hockey stick replacing his lamp post seemed cringe at first but the animations grew on me fast.

The auto attacks feel way more responsive than default, especially when you're last hitting under tower. His E feels cleaner too, with the hockey stick spinning creating this clear circle that makes it easier to judge the stun range. But what really sold me was using W for an auto reset during a baron fight yesterday. Something about the hockey stick bonk just registers faster visually, and I managed to delete their fed ADC before they could flash out. The ult activation is probably the weakest part since the armor particles look almost identical to base, but at least enemies can still tell when you're tanky.

Compared to other Jax skins like God Staff or Mecha Kingdoms, The Mighty Jax sits in this weird middle ground. It doesn't have the flashy effects of his expensive skins but the animation clarity beats most of his cheaper options. For 520 RP it's actually worth considering if you play Jax regularly. Not quite pay-to-win but the smoother auto animation definitely helps with CS and trading in lane.

Is The Mighty Jax worth it? If you're a Jax main looking for something different without breaking the bank, absolutely grab it. The Winter Sports theme might seem goofy but the technical improvements make it one of his better budget options. Just don't expect anyone to take your hockey stick seriously until you start popping off.