Jayce - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Jaycevs Gnar

BFighterMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jayce vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Jayce wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Gnar based on 18 games. Jayce holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Jayce build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jayce vs Gnar matchup.

Jayce Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jayce 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
Gnar - 66.7% win rateGnar(66.7%)
Jayce - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Jayce
66.7% WR
VS
Gnar vs Jayce matchup - 33.3% win rate
Gnar
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Jayce vs Gnar Matchup?

Jayce wins the Jayce vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Jayce
Matches: 18
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
7.3
CS / min
6.8
1,002
DMG / min
728
14,698
Gold / game
12,433
156
Heal / min
205
763
DMG Mitigated / min
1,041
0.6
CC / min
1.1
83.3%
Early Game WR
16.7%
58.3%
Late Game WR
41.7%

Jayce vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Jayce vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Jayce wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Gnar's 33.3%, giving Jayce a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Jayce dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gnar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jayce players can confidently pick into Gnar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gnar away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jayce vs Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Jayce wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.3Jayce
6.8Gnar
Jayce edges out Gnar by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jayce.
Damage
1,002Jayce
728Gnar
Jayce heavily out-damages Gnar by 274 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gnar 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
14,698Jayce
12,433Gnar
Jayce generates a commanding 2,265 more gold per game than Gnar. This substantial economic advantage means Jayce consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gnar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Jayce
1.1Gnar
Gnar provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Jayce, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Gnar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
919Jayce
1,245Gnar
Gnar vastly out-sustains Jayce, healing and mitigating 326 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar 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 Jayce Build Against Gnar

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Jayce needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jayce against Gnar are Serylda's Grudge, Youmuu's Ghostblade and Muramana. This combination gives Jayce an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jayce vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jayce
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Jayce early game win rateJayce83.3%
Gnar early game win rateGnar16.7%
Late Game
Jayce
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Jayce late game win rateJayce58.3%
Gnar late game win rateGnar41.7%

Jayce dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Jayce 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 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Jayce, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Jayce holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Gnar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jayce Runes Against Gnar

Resolve rune tree - Jayce primary runes vs GnarResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Jayce rune vs GnarDemolish - best Jayce rune vs GnarSecond Wind - best Jayce rune vs GnarOvergrowth - best Jayce rune vs Gnar
Inspiration rune tree - Jayce secondary runes vs GnarInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Jayce rune vs GnarJack Of All Trades - best Jayce rune vs Gnar
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Jayce to press their advantage against Gnar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Jayce 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
48.33%607.11,02913,91443.5%51.4%
45.45%446.777112,57552.9%40.7%
58.33%367.01,06712,52271.4%40.0%
50.00%346.891011,74462.5%38.9%
58.06%317.41,20012,70866.7%46.1%
64.52%317.197513,39158.8%71.4%
48.28%295.498113,19540.0%57.1%
46.43%287.496313,36645.5%47.1%
57.69%266.11,03811,39760.0%54.5%
34.62%266.294110,93833.3%40.0%
60.00%256.61,00911,79561.5%58.3%
54.17%247.988212,14663.6%46.1%
58.33%247.196113,40563.6%53.9%
50.00%245.592014,41342.9%52.9%
70.83%247.489712,14764.3%80.0%
30.43%234.31,28214,94757.1%18.8%
45.45%226.994113,65242.9%46.7%
31.82%225.993312,6100.0%43.8%
47.62%216.891511,55545.5%50.0%
50.00%205.588513,26622.2%72.7%
52.63%197.190910,78033.3%85.7%
38.89%184.387213,41920.0%62.5%
50.00%187.51,05413,64353.9%40.0%
38.89%186.366111,93260.0%12.5%
66.67%187.31,00214,69883.3%58.3%
55.56%181.396115,55162.5%50.0%
58.82%176.21,00312,22350.0%66.7%
52.94%176.188311,51363.6%33.3%
56.25%167.21,05413,47150.0%66.7%
46.67%153.391014,17050.0%44.4%
40.00%151.996514,95150.0%28.6%
60.00%155.399213,74657.1%62.5%
60.00%156.295610,64150.0%80.0%
73.33%153.690314,12887.5%57.1%
42.86%143.988812,91428.6%57.1%
71.43%147.21,02512,64072.7%66.7%
50.00%147.089110,47145.5%66.7%
23.08%136.687412,1250.0%50.0%
46.15%137.71,22813,47566.7%28.6%
23.08%131.887913,65725.0%20.0%
38.46%136.996611,85225.0%60.0%
66.67%121.31,07115,74850.0%83.3%
25.00%127.21,08512,66616.7%33.3%
75.00%124.41,00714,30960.0%85.7%
50.00%126.795412,48740.0%57.1%
33.33%122.592014,32850.0%16.7%
72.73%117.41,05312,02666.7%100.0%
63.64%111.51,13617,79333.3%75.0%
63.64%117.284912,48650.0%80.0%
36.36%117.182910,33525.0%66.7%
70.00%102.190013,67960.0%80.0%
70.00%107.077812,33480.0%60.0%
60.00%107.098713,18566.7%57.1%
50.00%107.289413,04550.0%50.0%
40.00%107.197413,99750.0%25.0%
50.00%103.681614,76850.0%50.0%
44.44%96.489911,55157.1%0.0%
33.33%93.081511,76533.3%33.3%
77.78%95.788311,86080.0%75.0%
55.56%96.180112,03966.7%33.3%
55.56%97.682912,67450.0%60.0%
22.22%91.084813,01614.3%50.0%
66.67%96.31,06512,579100.0%40.0%
66.67%97.088812,34762.5%100.0%
25.00%85.99128,68325.0%25.0%
75.00%87.192613,9960.0%85.7%
100.00%87.593812,456100.0%100.0%
37.50%87.392312,22640.0%33.3%
50.00%84.098413,12133.3%60.0%
62.50%87.09169,734100.0%0.0%
25.00%86.968911,51366.7%0.0%
37.50%86.81,10114,1440.0%42.9%
71.43%76.374612,028100.0%60.0%
42.86%75.899016,1670.0%42.9%
42.86%72.66457,90533.3%50.0%
42.86%71.662310,52420.0%100.0%
57.14%75.592913,55725.0%100.0%
71.43%71.386815,56850.0%100.0%
28.57%76.790312,92750.0%20.0%
71.43%77.577312,15275.0%66.7%
66.67%66.483512,11850.0%100.0%
50.00%61.492214,74966.7%33.3%
66.67%66.51,07913,554100.0%0.0%
66.67%61.81,13816,998100.0%33.3%
33.33%67.41,06312,06333.3%33.3%
33.33%67.484113,68933.3%33.3%
33.33%66.886612,69950.0%25.0%
83.33%63.577710,075100.0%50.0%
50.00%67.38657,62350.0%0.0%
83.33%66.998910,34783.3%0.0%
50.00%66.879911,52050.0%50.0%
20.00%52.11,10916,6350.0%25.0%
40.00%57.179311,45450.0%33.3%
60.00%51.178913,56950.0%66.7%
60.00%53.582811,40866.7%50.0%
60.00%51.21,01014,24475.0%0.0%
40.00%53.056311,75333.3%50.0%
40.00%56.494712,0320.0%66.7%
40.00%51.31,07316,3840.0%50.0%
40.00%51.71,37118,1030.0%66.7%
60.00%57.375112,48850.0%66.7%
60.00%51.41,02617,605100.0%50.0%

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Jayce vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jayce do against Gnar in League of Legends?

Jayce wins the Jayce vs Gnar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Gnar's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Jayce do against Gnar in the early game?

In the early game, Jayce has the advantage against Gnar with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. Jayce players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jayce do against Gnar in the late game?

In the late game, Jayce takes over the Jayce vs Gnar matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Jayce scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jayce vs Gnar matchup?

Jayce wins the matchup against Gnar with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Jayce is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Jayce build against Gnar?

The best Jayce build against Gnar includes Serylda's Grudge, Youmuu's Ghostblade, Muramana with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jayce runes against Gnar?

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

Does Jayce counter Gnar?

Yes, Jayce has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 66.7% win rate. Jayce strongly counters Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Jayce against Gnar?

When playing Jayce against Gnar, 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.