You get free boots at 10 min. but you cannot buy boots before then. These boots give additional MS. For each takedown you acquire the boots 30s sooner.
Potions heal for a small amount instantly and you move faster while being healed by them.
Offense
+9% Attack Speed
Flex
+6 Armor or 8 MR (match-up)
Defense
+15-90 Health
WhyConqueror
Conqueror's ramping damage in extended duels is perfect for Jax's auto-attack based fight pattern, allowing you to pump out massive damage over time.
WhyTriumph
Jax is a solid tower diver and Triumph's big heal can make the difference between life and deal in sticky situations.
WhyLegend: Alacrity
All of Jax's damage comes from his ability to auto attack repeatedly and Alacrity helps your early game trades and skirmishes massively before you're able to build any significant Attack Speed. It also allows you to opt into more defensive items so you can prolong the trade.
WhyCoup De Grace
Your rune choice here largely depends on if your laning against a tank or not. Coup De Grace is good at killing squishy champions.
If you are laning against a tank, take Cut Down.
WhyMagical Footwear
Magical Footwear's raw mid-game gold value accelerates you into a quicker 2nd item power-spike.
WhyTime Warp Tonic
Time Warp Tonic pairs well with with your Corrupting Potion start for strong dueling.