Jayce - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.1%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Jaycevs Illaoi

FFighterMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jayce vs Illaoi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Illaoi wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Jayce based on 16 games. Jayce wins the early laning phase while Illaoi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jayce build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jayce vs Illaoi matchup.

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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
Jayce - 37.5% win rate in this matchup
Jayce
37.5% WR
VS
Illaoi vs Jayce matchup - 62.5% win rate
Illaoi
62.5% WR

Who Wins the Jayce vs Illaoi Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Jayce vs Illaoi matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 16
37.5%
Win Rate
62.5%
6.1
CS / min
6.8
908
DMG / min
1,064
13,324
Gold / game
14,122
153
Heal / min
455
855
DMG Mitigated / min
1,795
0.5
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
35.7%
Late Game WR
64.3%

Jayce vs Illaoi Matchup Summary

The Jayce vs Illaoi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Jayce's 37.5%, giving Illaoi a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jayce controls the early laning stage, but Illaoi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jayce needs to press advantages before Illaoi reaches their power spikes, while Illaoi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Illaoi leads by 1,242 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Jayce players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Illaoi 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.

Jayce vs Illaoi Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Jayce in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.1Jayce
6.8Illaoi
Illaoi edges out Jayce by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Illaoi.
Damage
908Jayce
1,064Illaoi
Illaoi heavily out-damages Jayce by 156 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jayce should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Illaoi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,324Jayce
14,122Illaoi
Illaoi earns 798 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
0.5Jayce
0.3Illaoi
Both Jayce and Illaoi 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
1,008Jayce
2,250Illaoi
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Jayce, healing and mitigating 1,242 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 Jayce Build Against Illaoi

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Illaoi, providing the mobility and stats Jayce needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jayce against Illaoi are Voltaic Cyclosword, Youmuu's Ghostblade and Muramana. This combination gives Jayce an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Jayce the best chance to compete against Illaoi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jayce vs Illaoi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jayce
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jayce early game win rateJayce50.0%
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi50.0%
Late Game
Illaoi
64.3%
+28.6% advantage
Jayce late game win rateJayce35.7%
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi64.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Jayce and Illaoi, with Jayce 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.

Illaoi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 64.3% win rate — 28.6 points above Jayce. Extended games heavily favor Illaoi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Jayce has the edge early, but Illaoi 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 Jayce Runes Against Illaoi

Sorcery rune tree - Jayce primary runes vs IllaoiSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Jayce rune vs IllaoiManaflow Band - best Jayce rune vs IllaoiAbsolute Focus - best Jayce rune vs IllaoiGathering Storm - best Jayce rune vs Illaoi
Inspiration rune tree - Jayce secondary runes vs IllaoiInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Jayce rune vs IllaoiMagical Footwear - best Jayce rune vs Illaoi
33.3% WR

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


Jayce matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.65%466.585011,37145.5%45.8%
40.91%446.376211,13140.0%41.4%
51.28%396.888811,64557.9%45.0%
39.47%386.899213,13436.4%40.7%
54.29%356.71,03112,18070.0%48.0%
48.48%336.867910,38362.5%35.3%
50.00%326.793011,89238.5%57.9%
40.63%326.983911,93233.3%45.0%
34.48%297.092811,91258.3%17.6%
48.15%276.978810,78230.8%64.3%
51.85%276.782611,36253.9%50.0%
73.08%265.51,11113,35290.9%60.0%
50.00%266.781111,84750.0%50.0%
48.00%255.61,05912,79266.7%30.8%
50.00%246.894610,15158.3%41.7%
58.33%247.477911,62533.3%83.3%
39.13%235.983511,67730.0%46.1%
52.38%215.21,08313,79250.0%52.9%
57.14%216.799812,98150.0%61.5%
42.86%216.098512,37444.4%41.7%
50.00%207.01,34512,73666.7%36.4%
47.37%197.577610,77550.0%42.9%
50.00%186.270510,86042.9%54.5%
38.89%186.992111,95542.9%36.4%
33.33%187.497512,72057.1%18.2%
52.94%177.11,02913,16475.0%33.3%
41.18%176.593812,51437.5%44.4%
68.75%166.91,10312,27366.7%70.0%
50.00%164.91,04415,43640.0%54.5%
37.50%166.190813,32450.0%35.7%
40.00%156.81,00211,22637.5%42.9%
20.00%151.877710,07930.0%0.0%
33.33%156.996111,98933.3%33.3%
21.43%143.894012,03833.3%12.5%
53.85%135.989311,44757.1%50.0%
46.15%136.49399,18862.5%20.0%
61.54%137.088413,08725.0%77.8%
61.54%136.41,04315,14650.0%66.7%
46.15%136.81,00712,09625.0%80.0%
83.33%127.21,10812,41166.7%100.0%
66.67%126.41,05011,81680.0%57.1%
18.18%116.280010,13916.7%20.0%
54.55%111.38639,26780.0%33.3%
45.45%116.595910,58640.0%50.0%
54.55%115.51,15513,16360.0%50.0%
45.45%116.41,01010,62457.1%25.0%
50.00%102.094713,88466.7%42.9%
40.00%104.31,12812,61840.0%40.0%
70.00%106.98999,86762.5%100.0%
30.00%106.88529,76440.0%20.0%
77.78%96.087614,058100.0%60.0%
66.67%97.11,00111,47840.0%100.0%
44.44%97.286912,64980.0%0.0%
44.44%96.81,13511,34760.0%25.0%
66.67%97.182910,99450.0%80.0%
22.22%96.91,03212,92020.0%25.0%
33.33%91.91,03312,11940.0%25.0%
55.56%96.297414,27850.0%60.0%
12.50%87.393713,788100.0%0.0%
25.00%83.886512,65750.0%0.0%
12.50%86.31,10114,1780.0%16.7%
62.50%83.51,14113,89866.7%60.0%
75.00%87.664610,83760.0%100.0%
50.00%86.486110,24720.0%100.0%
42.86%73.890116,5380.0%50.0%
42.86%75.31,20614,3610.0%50.0%
28.57%77.291911,83133.3%25.0%
42.86%72.21,06216,3790.0%60.0%
28.57%76.61,30212,57350.0%0.0%
42.86%71.499517,0430.0%42.9%
28.57%75.784112,47440.0%0.0%
57.14%77.01,00312,57650.0%60.0%
42.86%73.678211,03025.0%66.7%
42.86%72.598716,89450.0%40.0%
66.67%66.268611,605100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.91,00812,172100.0%25.0%
50.00%67.086312,77150.0%50.0%
16.67%65.796211,44233.3%0.0%
66.67%66.31,02613,020100.0%50.0%
66.67%62.884413,88866.7%66.7%
80.00%56.789613,13666.7%100.0%
40.00%52.699714,7970.0%50.0%
20.00%56.298416,1540.0%20.0%
20.00%56.51,0009,84025.0%0.0%
100.00%51.690813,019100.0%100.0%
20.00%56.279311,9680.0%33.3%
80.00%57.387212,831100.0%66.7%
80.00%51.485912,69966.7%100.0%
80.00%52.81,12215,261100.0%66.7%
60.00%52.27149,21560.0%0.0%

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Jayce vs Illaoi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jayce do against Illaoi in League of Legends?

Illaoi wins the Jayce vs Illaoi matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Jayce's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Jayce do against Illaoi in the early game?

In the early game, Jayce has the advantage against Illaoi with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Illaoi in the late game?

In the late game, Illaoi takes over the Jayce vs Illaoi matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to 35.7%. Illaoi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jayce vs Illaoi matchup?

Illaoi wins the matchup against Jayce with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Jayce build against Illaoi?

The best Jayce build against Illaoi includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Youmuu's Ghostblade, Muramana with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jayce runes against Illaoi?

The best Jayce runes against Illaoi use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Jayce vs Illaoi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jayce counter Illaoi?

No, Jayce struggles against Illaoi with only a 37.5% win rate. Illaoi has the advantage in this matchup. Jayce players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Illaoi's lead.

How do I play Jayce against Illaoi?

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