Illaoi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Illaoivs Jayce

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Illaoi vs Jayce is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Illaoi wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Jayce based on 12 games. Illaoi wins the early laning phase while Jayce scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Jayce matchup.

Illaoi Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Illaoi 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.

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Jayce - 50.0% win rateJayce(50.0%)
Illaoi - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
50.0% WR
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Jayce vs Illaoi matchup - 50.0% win rate
Jayce
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Jayce Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Jayce matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 12
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.4
CS / min
6.7
729
DMG / min
954
10,666
Gold / game
12,487
285
Heal / min
178
1,444
DMG Mitigated / min
767
0.3
CC / min
0.5
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Illaoi vs Jayce Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Jayce matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Jayce's 50.0%, giving Illaoi a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Jayce outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi 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 sustain, where Illaoi leads by 783 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Jayce's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Illaoi vs Jayce Laning Phase Breakdown

Jayce wins the laning phase against Illaoi in League of Legends

Jayce is favored during the laning phase against Illaoi, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Jayce holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.4Illaoi
6.7Jayce
Jayce edges out Illaoi by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jayce.
Damage
729Illaoi
954Jayce
Jayce heavily out-damages Illaoi by 225 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Illaoi 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
10,666Illaoi
12,487Jayce
Jayce generates a commanding 1,821 more gold per game than Illaoi. This substantial economic advantage means Jayce consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Illaoi should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Illaoi
0.5Jayce
Both Illaoi and Jayce provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,729Illaoi
946Jayce
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Jayce, healing and mitigating 783 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jayce is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jayce, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Illaoi Build Against Jayce

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Jayce, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Jayce are Iceborn Gauntlet, Black Cleaver and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Illaoi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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 Illaoi vs Jayce matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi60.0%
Jayce early game win rateJayce40.0%
Late Game
Jayce
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi42.9%
Jayce late game win rateJayce57.1%

Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Jayce. This lopsided early game means Illaoi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jayce is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Illaoi. Extended games heavily favor Jayce, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Illaoi must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Jayce reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Jayce survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Illaoi Runes Against Jayce

Resolve rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs JayceResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Illaoi rune vs JayceDemolish - best Illaoi rune vs JayceBone Plating - best Illaoi rune vs JayceOvergrowth - best Illaoi rune vs Jayce
Sorcery rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs JayceSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Illaoi rune vs JayceScorch - best Illaoi rune vs Jayce
100.0% WR

The Resolve primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Illaoi maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Jayce.


Illaoi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Illaoi'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 Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Illaoi matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.63%1607.11,02812,03649.3%42.5%
46.36%1106.391211,30446.1%46.5%
54.08%986.91,04412,60770.7%42.1%
46.25%806.478312,26151.9%43.4%
50.00%807.51,25912,74560.6%42.5%
42.86%777.01,11313,10937.9%45.8%
42.42%666.893011,48143.8%41.2%
53.85%527.092712,72261.1%50.0%
52.00%507.61,17513,18468.4%41.9%
36.96%467.01,14213,15964.3%25.0%
60.00%457.71,60912,90065.0%56.0%
52.27%447.41,10613,63541.2%59.3%
53.49%437.31,16813,52971.4%36.4%
52.38%427.81,33011,60560.0%45.5%
56.10%417.51,03111,47761.3%40.0%
43.90%417.293412,67869.2%32.1%
60.98%417.21,05412,55763.2%59.1%
65.85%417.21,35412,02073.9%55.6%
57.50%407.71,05412,99058.8%56.5%
40.00%406.71,00412,25535.7%42.3%
58.97%397.31,31112,87760.0%57.9%
44.44%367.195012,79352.6%35.3%
38.89%366.888311,68228.6%45.5%
51.43%356.91,00113,17753.3%50.0%
44.12%346.679911,03642.1%46.7%
70.59%347.51,05712,96875.0%66.7%
61.76%347.51,00112,88884.6%47.6%
53.13%327.01,07012,49458.3%50.0%
50.00%307.31,24414,28977.8%38.1%
58.62%297.01,03213,69666.7%55.0%
59.26%277.397513,40766.7%55.6%
50.00%266.683212,62044.4%52.9%
40.00%257.11,13311,85969.2%8.3%
56.52%236.31,04711,75946.1%70.0%
65.22%237.31,00612,93863.6%66.7%
63.64%227.21,04011,45560.0%66.7%
42.86%216.91,05112,02838.5%50.0%
52.63%197.21,13511,73172.7%25.0%
42.11%196.274211,90157.1%33.3%
55.56%187.11,23311,69370.0%37.5%
52.94%176.61,13713,23971.4%40.0%
40.00%157.082411,62233.3%50.0%
60.00%157.295812,49050.0%66.7%
21.43%146.895112,78425.0%20.0%
58.33%127.198310,90662.5%50.0%
50.00%126.472910,66660.0%42.9%
54.55%118.089910,72766.7%0.0%
70.00%107.091511,96571.4%66.7%
60.00%106.771710,64666.7%50.0%
0.00%97.178411,2400.0%0.0%
37.50%87.192312,70050.0%33.3%
12.50%85.21,07812,1280.0%16.7%
50.00%86.986810,85250.0%50.0%
71.43%77.492912,15780.0%50.0%
85.71%77.41,29411,88466.7%100.0%
57.14%76.11,03612,76350.0%60.0%
85.71%77.01,07712,137100.0%50.0%
57.14%77.51,28312,88850.0%60.0%
66.67%66.91,58114,41050.0%75.0%
33.33%66.598815,195100.0%20.0%
33.33%67.66889,48320.0%100.0%
33.33%66.777011,923100.0%0.0%
50.00%67.892111,20740.0%100.0%
16.67%66.164610,99250.0%0.0%
80.00%56.81,10214,98250.0%100.0%
20.00%55.559810,0540.0%33.3%
60.00%56.01,05710,32675.0%0.0%
40.00%57.41,06513,41450.0%33.3%
40.00%56.161511,609100.0%25.0%
0.00%56.258512,1670.0%0.0%

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Illaoi vs Jayce - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Illaoi do against Jayce in League of Legends?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Jayce matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Jayce's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Illaoi do against Jayce in the early game?

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Jayce with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Illaoi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Illaoi do against Jayce in the late game?

In the late game, Jayce takes over the Illaoi vs Jayce matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Jayce scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Illaoi vs Jayce matchup?

Illaoi wins the matchup against Jayce with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against Jayce?

The best Illaoi build against Jayce includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Black Cleaver, Spirit Visage with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Illaoi runes against Jayce?

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

Does Illaoi counter Jayce?

Yes, Illaoi has a favorable matchup against Jayce with a 50.0% win rate. Illaoi slightly edges out Jayce in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Illaoi against Jayce?

When playing Illaoi against Jayce, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.