Jayce - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Jaycevs Syndra

DFighterMarksman
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jayce vs Syndra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Syndra wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Jayce based on 11 games. Jayce wins the early laning phase while Syndra scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jayce build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jayce vs Syndra 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.

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Jayce - 45.5% win rate in this matchup
Jayce
45.5% WR
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Syndra vs Jayce matchup - 54.5% win rate
Syndra
54.5% WR

Who Wins the Jayce vs Syndra Matchup?

Syndra wins the Jayce vs Syndra matchup
Winner
Syndra
Matches: 11
45.5%
Win Rate
54.5%
7.3
CS / min
7.5
815
DMG / min
769
13,379
Gold / game
12,531
159
Heal / min
106
586
DMG Mitigated / min
293
0.3
CC / min
1.2
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Jayce vs Syndra Matchup Summary

The Jayce vs Syndra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Syndra wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Jayce's 45.5%, giving Syndra a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jayce controls the early laning stage, but Syndra outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jayce needs to press advantages before Syndra reaches their power spikes, while Syndra should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Syndra leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Syndra 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 Syndra 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 Syndra Laning Phase Breakdown

Jayce wins the laning phase against Syndra in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.3Jayce
7.5Syndra
Jayce and Syndra farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
815Jayce
769Syndra
Jayce deals 46 more champion damage per minute than Syndra. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Syndra choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Jayce's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,379Jayce
12,531Syndra
Jayce generates a commanding 848 more gold per game than Syndra. This substantial economic advantage means Jayce consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Syndra should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Jayce
1.2Syndra
Syndra brings significantly more crowd control than Jayce, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Syndra far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Jayce should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
746Jayce
399Syndra
Jayce vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 347 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jayce can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Jayce Build Against Syndra

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Syndra, providing the mobility and stats Jayce needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jayce against Syndra are Voltaic Cyclosword, 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 Syndra matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jayce
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jayce early game win rateJayce66.7%
Syndra early game win rateSyndra33.3%
Late Game
Syndra
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Jayce late game win rateJayce37.5%
Syndra late game win rateSyndra62.5%

Jayce dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Syndra. This lopsided early game means Jayce can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Syndra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Jayce. Extended games heavily favor Syndra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Jayce must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Syndra reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Syndra 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 Jayce Runes Against Syndra

Sorcery rune tree - Jayce primary runes vs SyndraSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Jayce rune vs SyndraManaflow Band - best Jayce rune vs SyndraTranscendence - best Jayce rune vs SyndraScorch - best Jayce rune vs Syndra
Inspiration rune tree - Jayce secondary runes vs SyndraInspiration
Cash Back - best Jayce rune vs SyndraCosmic Insight - best Jayce rune vs Syndra
100.0% WR

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


Jayce matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
38.89%366.672411,06933.3%42.9%
58.06%316.692911,76357.1%58.8%
50.00%306.994113,46742.9%52.2%
44.83%297.41,01212,03650.0%38.5%
57.14%287.01,01213,79061.5%53.3%
44.00%256.792612,88833.3%50.0%
45.83%247.079812,37836.4%53.9%
40.00%206.782712,51540.0%40.0%
50.00%207.11,13613,19650.0%50.0%
55.00%207.71,33312,18760.0%50.0%
47.37%196.81,13813,37642.9%50.0%
29.41%177.21,02712,53137.5%22.2%
47.06%177.186912,44075.0%22.2%
23.53%177.074612,86016.7%27.3%
47.06%177.11,02512,16337.5%55.6%
18.75%166.293211,28812.5%25.0%
43.75%167.491012,10322.2%71.4%
62.50%166.71,03711,59133.3%100.0%
37.50%167.180412,30820.0%45.5%
60.00%157.596412,55562.5%57.1%
53.33%156.680611,85450.0%57.1%
46.67%156.399813,50375.0%36.4%
21.43%147.01,14814,99966.7%9.1%
42.86%145.884712,97442.9%42.9%
57.14%147.71,03312,47837.5%83.3%
64.29%146.472710,92160.0%66.7%
42.86%146.889011,31150.0%33.3%
71.43%144.796714,201100.0%55.6%
83.33%127.684811,135100.0%50.0%
33.33%127.994813,30525.0%37.5%
45.45%117.381513,37966.7%37.5%
63.64%112.897314,26475.0%57.1%
27.27%116.396713,29466.7%12.5%
63.64%116.21,01014,3040.0%77.8%
60.00%103.71,02213,87850.0%75.0%
60.00%105.393213,90250.0%66.7%
60.00%107.694112,00250.0%100.0%
40.00%103.51,03013,57750.0%33.3%
20.00%106.893713,47925.0%16.7%
50.00%106.396513,19225.0%66.7%
40.00%106.899013,4030.0%57.1%
60.00%107.01,03714,41175.0%50.0%
55.56%95.81,07213,63166.7%33.3%
66.67%97.31,13315,67333.3%83.3%
55.56%96.576712,59525.0%80.0%
66.67%91.41,00213,90375.0%60.0%
33.33%91.777811,11333.3%33.3%
37.50%86.398011,96350.0%33.3%
37.50%84.690313,90250.0%25.0%
25.00%81.484610,55733.3%0.0%
37.50%81.998116,2480.0%50.0%
12.50%87.393612,67633.3%0.0%
25.00%85.472610,68125.0%25.0%
28.57%75.88518,76340.0%0.0%
42.86%71.01,10716,3180.0%60.0%
71.43%77.088711,867100.0%60.0%
42.86%76.586514,962100.0%33.3%
57.14%76.891411,13350.0%60.0%
50.00%63.283713,31250.0%50.0%
66.67%65.81,11613,98750.0%75.0%
33.33%66.71,02513,40350.0%25.0%
50.00%67.791712,98450.0%50.0%
66.67%66.683111,90050.0%75.0%
66.67%66.61,02716,485100.0%60.0%
50.00%61.291213,47433.3%66.7%
40.00%54.183611,83325.0%100.0%
60.00%57.378913,676100.0%50.0%
0.00%57.778314,1990.0%0.0%
40.00%57.482010,80925.0%100.0%
40.00%55.973816,0610.0%40.0%
60.00%56.383012,4780.0%60.0%
20.00%55.01,05915,3030.0%33.3%
40.00%57.08658,38933.3%50.0%
60.00%54.996014,1330.0%75.0%
40.00%51.894115,40650.0%33.3%
20.00%57.31,18811,7330.0%33.3%

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Jayce vs Syndra - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jayce do against Syndra in League of Legends?

Syndra wins the Jayce vs Syndra matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Jayce's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Jayce do against Syndra in the early game?

In the early game, Jayce has the advantage against Syndra with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Syndra in the late game?

In the late game, Syndra takes over the Jayce vs Syndra matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Syndra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jayce vs Syndra matchup?

Syndra wins the matchup against Jayce with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Syndra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Jayce build against Syndra?

The best Jayce build against Syndra includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Youmuu's Ghostblade, Muramana with Chainlaced Crushers. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jayce runes against Syndra?

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

Does Jayce counter Syndra?

No, Jayce struggles against Syndra with only a 45.5% win rate. Syndra has the advantage in this matchup. Jayce players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Syndra's lead.

How do I play Jayce against Syndra?

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