Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.5%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Azirvs Jayce

FMageMarksman
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Jayce is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Jayce wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Azir based on 6 games. Azir wins the early laning phase while Jayce scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Jayce matchup.

Azir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Jayce - 33.3% win rateJayce(33.3%)
Azir - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Azir
33.3% WR
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Jayce vs Azir matchup - 66.7% win rate
Jayce
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Jayce Matchup?

Jayce wins the Azir vs Jayce matchup
Winner
Jayce
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
7.3
CS / min
8.2
780
DMG / min
1,169
11,821
Gold / game
15,220
102
Heal / min
224
611
DMG Mitigated / min
609
0.4
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Azir vs Jayce Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Jayce matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Jayce wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Azir's 33.3%, giving Jayce a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Azir controls the early laning stage, but Jayce outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Azir needs to press advantages before Jayce reaches their power spikes, while Jayce should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Jayce leads by 389 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jayce has a strong advantage in this matchup. Azir players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Jayce overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Azir vs Jayce Laning Phase Breakdown

Jayce wins the laning phase against Azir in League of Legends

Jayce is favored during the laning phase against Azir, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Jayce holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.3Azir
8.2Jayce
Jayce significantly out-farms Azir by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Jayce a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Azir players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
780Azir
1,169Jayce
Jayce heavily out-damages Azir by 389 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Azir should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Jayce's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,821Azir
15,220Jayce
Jayce generates a commanding 3,399 more gold per game than Azir. This substantial economic advantage means Jayce consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Azir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Azir
0.4Jayce
Both Azir and Jayce provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
713Azir
833Jayce
Jayce heals and mitigates 120 more damage per minute than Azir, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Jayce to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Azir.

Best Azir Build Against Jayce

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Jayce, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Jayce are Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker and Morellonomicon. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Jayce. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Jayce matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Azir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir50.0%
Jayce early game win rateJayce50.0%
Late Game
Jayce
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir25.0%
Jayce late game win rateJayce75.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Azir and Jayce, with Azir holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Jayce is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Azir. Extended games heavily favor Jayce, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Azir has the edge early, but Jayce gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Azir Runes Against Jayce

Resolve rune tree - Azir primary runes vs JayceResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Azir rune vs JayceShield Bash - best Azir rune vs JayceBone Plating - best Azir rune vs JayceOvergrowth - best Azir rune vs Jayce
Precision rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs JaycePrecision
Presence of Mind - best Azir rune vs JayceLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs Jayce
100.0% WR

The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Azir the best tools to compete against Jayce in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Azir's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Azir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.36%567.41,01313,34855.0%55.6%
39.58%487.187311,84238.1%40.7%
53.66%427.095211,89764.7%45.8%
54.29%357.01,02912,73957.1%52.4%
52.94%346.987711,35260.0%47.4%
31.03%296.777310,64620.0%36.8%
55.17%297.586912,13053.3%57.1%
40.74%276.980511,67827.3%50.0%
61.54%267.190312,17146.1%76.9%
38.10%217.578512,00230.0%45.5%
52.38%217.692411,85041.7%66.7%
36.84%196.879711,96542.9%33.3%
33.33%187.073712,70680.0%15.4%
52.94%176.81,00111,43037.5%66.7%
47.06%176.987011,37854.5%33.3%
29.41%176.266710,8790.0%45.5%
47.06%177.079712,87816.7%63.6%
35.29%176.273710,94116.7%45.5%
31.25%166.664010,00425.0%37.5%
40.00%157.897212,39550.0%33.3%
66.67%157.193713,84266.7%66.7%
33.33%157.394911,99025.0%36.4%
35.71%146.879710,82814.3%57.1%
53.85%137.678511,87157.1%50.0%
53.85%136.996110,99950.0%57.1%
53.85%137.092311,24425.0%100.0%
61.54%137.390313,88371.4%50.0%
61.54%137.397014,44350.0%66.7%
46.15%137.890511,87428.6%66.7%
58.33%127.41,00011,01766.7%50.0%
58.33%126.890913,64833.3%66.7%
18.18%116.767811,4150.0%28.6%
36.36%116.88389,36928.6%50.0%
40.00%106.01,06211,49940.0%40.0%
50.00%107.682910,93050.0%50.0%
40.00%107.075811,30660.0%20.0%
44.44%97.589510,12466.7%33.3%
37.50%87.21,06713,59050.0%25.0%
50.00%87.31,02711,79825.0%75.0%
42.86%77.399413,91550.0%40.0%
42.86%77.387612,37740.0%50.0%
50.00%67.398413,1950.0%75.0%
83.33%66.792310,628100.0%80.0%
33.33%68.589012,9580.0%50.0%
33.33%67.378011,82150.0%25.0%
33.33%67.599712,3510.0%50.0%
40.00%57.983511,76750.0%33.3%
60.00%56.176410,81150.0%66.7%
0.00%56.677511,5710.0%0.0%
80.00%57.089011,843100.0%66.7%
20.00%56.878912,9710.0%20.0%
40.00%56.379912,4710.0%66.7%
40.00%57.991814,5760.0%50.0%
80.00%56.71,29414,219100.0%66.7%

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Azir vs Jayce - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Jayce in League of Legends?

Jayce wins the Azir vs Jayce matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Azir's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Azir do against Jayce in the early game?

In the early game, Azir has the advantage against Jayce with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Azir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Azir do against Jayce in the late game?

In the late game, Jayce takes over the Azir vs Jayce matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Jayce scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Jayce matchup?

Jayce wins the matchup against Azir with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Jayce is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Jayce?

The best Azir build against Jayce includes Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker, Morellonomicon with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Azir runes against Jayce?

The best Azir runes against Jayce use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Azir vs Jayce matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Azir counter Jayce?

No, Azir struggles against Jayce with only a 33.3% win rate. Jayce has the advantage in this matchup. Azir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jayce's lead.

How do I play Azir against Jayce?

When playing Azir against Jayce, play cautiously and avoid Jayce's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Jayce has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.