Illaoi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
54.4%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Illaoivs Jayce

SFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Illaoi vs Jayce is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Jayce wins with a 52.0% win rate (+4.0%) over Illaoi based on 25 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.

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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.

Compare against an opponent
Illaoi - 48.0% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
48.0% WR
VS
Jayce vs Illaoi matchup - 52.0% win rate
Jayce
52.0% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Jayce Matchup?

Jayce wins the Illaoi vs Jayce matchup
Winner
Jayce
Matches: 25
48.0%
Win Rate
52.0%
7.3
CS / min
6.5
976
DMG / min
989
14,023
Gold / game
13,564
445
Heal / min
153
1,643
DMG Mitigated / min
853
0.3
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
47.4%
Late Game WR
52.6%

Illaoi vs Jayce Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Jayce matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 25 recent matches analyzed, Jayce wins with a 52.0% win rate compared to Illaoi's 48.0%, giving Jayce a 4.0 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 1,082 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Jayce is slightly favored, Illaoi can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Jayce's mistakes. 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

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Jayce in League of Legends

Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Jayce, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Illaoi holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.3Illaoi
6.5Jayce
Illaoi edges out Jayce by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Illaoi.
Damage
976Illaoi
989Jayce
Damage output is virtually even between Illaoi and Jayce, with only 13 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
14,023Illaoi
13,564Jayce
Illaoi earns 459 more gold per game than Jayce, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Illaoi slightly faster item completions.
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
2,088Illaoi
1,006Jayce
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Jayce, healing and mitigating 1,082 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, Sundered Sky and Black Cleaver. 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
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi50.0%
Jayce early game win rateJayce50.0%
Late Game
Jayce
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi47.4%
Jayce late game win rateJayce52.6%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Illaoi and Jayce, with Illaoi 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 52.6% win rate — 5.3 points above Illaoi. 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 — Illaoi 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 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
Precision rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs JaycePrecision
Presence of Mind - best Illaoi rune vs JayceLast Stand - best Illaoi rune vs Jayce
80.0% WR

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


Illaoi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.99%1837.298912,05252.0%43.4%
42.35%1706.387811,02538.7%45.3%
43.98%1666.777611,17644.9%43.3%
52.87%1576.694311,75263.2%44.9%
46.15%1436.987211,22447.5%45.2%
53.49%1297.01,16012,13856.1%50.8%
63.00%1007.398312,54367.5%60.0%
47.42%977.094612,16352.5%43.9%
56.84%957.51,25312,67063.8%50.0%
48.39%937.31,25912,34452.5%45.3%
53.26%926.799411,33557.1%48.8%
62.22%907.11,04012,53267.6%58.5%
45.35%867.41,41512,13851.2%40.0%
48.81%846.81,00311,59143.8%51.9%
44.44%816.885511,83560.0%35.3%
56.58%767.41,16212,30464.1%48.6%
57.35%687.01,13813,18566.7%51.2%
55.22%677.01,02512,63460.0%51.4%
75.00%646.81,07712,00075.0%75.0%
42.86%637.41,20311,46551.7%35.3%
41.27%636.371911,63633.3%44.4%
52.46%616.998111,84245.8%56.8%
50.00%607.31,06912,27951.5%48.1%
60.34%587.41,23113,24768.2%55.6%
60.00%557.595213,62375.0%51.4%
52.94%516.995712,74242.1%59.4%
59.18%497.01,05612,26863.6%55.6%
50.00%487.11,00612,55757.1%44.4%
60.42%486.81,21212,64072.2%53.3%
43.75%486.797912,37244.4%43.3%
54.17%486.989612,79364.7%48.4%
66.67%457.31,24012,60863.6%69.6%
64.44%457.11,01112,53675.0%58.6%
40.00%456.81,01611,74341.2%39.3%
39.53%437.597911,32440.9%38.1%
63.41%417.71,30413,52165.4%60.0%
71.79%396.91,07312,13268.4%75.0%
59.38%327.21,04713,33177.8%52.2%
60.00%306.81,14612,08258.3%61.1%
46.67%306.176811,76444.4%47.6%
58.62%297.41,23913,57975.0%47.1%
62.07%297.31,08412,41864.3%60.0%
66.67%277.699512,78884.6%50.0%
65.38%267.099212,72580.0%56.3%
48.00%257.397614,02350.0%47.4%
54.17%246.695412,60833.3%66.7%
38.10%216.993810,94150.0%30.8%
47.62%217.31,01412,50820.0%56.3%
38.10%216.785410,90955.6%25.0%
68.42%196.793911,08090.9%37.5%
44.44%186.678010,95514.3%63.6%
50.00%186.888712,91260.0%46.1%
72.22%186.91,18613,02366.7%83.3%
60.00%156.71,03912,89766.7%58.3%
33.33%157.079112,85733.3%33.3%
15.38%135.69769,4020.0%28.6%
30.77%136.588912,39716.7%42.9%
30.77%137.598014,27733.3%30.0%
75.00%126.91,20012,70566.7%83.3%
27.27%116.91,20111,03228.6%25.0%
40.00%106.895613,49166.7%28.6%
30.00%106.587211,55425.0%33.3%
50.00%106.897212,02675.0%33.3%
50.00%106.368911,65633.3%57.1%
50.00%106.792110,60966.7%25.0%
55.56%96.81,1029,54575.0%40.0%
55.56%97.881310,681100.0%0.0%
77.78%96.31,29314,298100.0%71.4%
66.67%97.085711,60360.0%75.0%
50.00%84.568610,61925.0%75.0%
42.86%77.41,19912,27960.0%0.0%
57.14%76.61,17613,01075.0%33.3%
42.86%77.77118,14540.0%50.0%
57.14%77.485713,66550.0%60.0%
28.57%74.870811,3910.0%33.3%
42.86%77.81,24716,127100.0%33.3%
66.67%67.38509,88750.0%100.0%
50.00%67.193411,927100.0%0.0%
83.33%66.11,11813,69550.0%100.0%
40.00%56.06229,40940.0%0.0%
60.00%58.59706,53675.0%0.0%
60.00%56.81,20611,1420.0%75.0%
80.00%55.681010,46166.7%100.0%
60.00%54.59299,211100.0%33.3%

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Illaoi vs Jayce - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Illaoi do against Jayce in League of Legends?

Jayce wins the Illaoi vs Jayce matchup with a 52.0% win rate compared to Illaoi's 48.0%, a 4.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 25 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Illaoi do against Jayce in the early game?

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Jayce with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 52.6% win rate compared to 47.4%. Jayce scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Illaoi vs Jayce matchup?

Jayce wins the matchup against Illaoi with a 52.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 4.0 percentage point advantage means Jayce is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 25 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against Jayce?

The best Illaoi build against Jayce includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver 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 Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Illaoi vs Jayce matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Illaoi counter Jayce?

No, Illaoi struggles against Jayce with only a 48.0% win rate. Jayce has the advantage in this matchup. Illaoi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jayce's lead.

How do I play Illaoi against Jayce?

When playing Illaoi 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.