Jayce the Defender of Tomorrow
Jayce Talis is a brilliant inventor who, along with his friend Viktor, made the first great discoveries in the field of hextech. Celebrated across Piltover, he tries to live up to his reputation as "the Man of Progress," but often struggles with the expectations placed upon him. Because of this, Jayce has begun to see the ways in which his invention has furthered the division between Piltover and Zaun—and armed with his hextech hammer, he stands ready to defend tomorrow.
Hextech Capacitor
When Jayce swaps weapons he gains Move Speed for a short duration.
To the Skies! / Shock Blast
Hammer Stance: Leaps to an enemy dealing physical damage and slowing enemies.
Cannon Stance: Fires an orb of electricity that detonates upon hitting an enemy (or reaching the end of its path) dealing physical damage to all enemies hit.Cost:- 40
Cooldown:- 16/
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Range:- 600
Lightning Field / Hyper Charge
Hammer Stance: Passive: Restores Mana per strike. Active: Creates a field of lightning damaging nearby enemies for several seconds.
Cannon Stance: Gains a burst of energy, increasing Attack Speed to maximum for several attacks.Cost:- 40
Cooldown:- 10
Range:- 285
Thundering Blow / Acceleration Gate
Hammer Stance: Deals magic damage to an enemy and knocks them back a short distance.
Cannon Stance: Deploys an Acceleration Gate increasing the Move Speed of all allied champions who pass through it. If Shock Blast is fired through the gate the missile speed, range, and damage will increase.Cost:- 55
Cooldown:- 20/
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Range:- 240
Mercury Cannon / Mercury Hammer
Hammer Stance: Transforms the Mercury Hammer into the Mercury Cannon gaining new abilities and increased range. The first attack in this form reduces the target's Armor and Magic Resist.
Cannon Stance: Transforms the Mercury Cannon into the Mercury Hammer gaining new abilities and increasing Armor and Magic Resist. The first attack in this form deals additional magic damage.Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 6
Range:- 600
- Fighter,
- Marksman
Patch 26.1 Jayce Changes
Quick overview of Jayce's optimal setup in League of Legends. Jayce's top build includes Slightly Magical Footwear, Opportunity, Edge of Night, using First Strike, Cash Back, Triple Tonic for maximum effectiveness. Jayce performs well against Volibear, Khazix, Aatrox but struggles against Irelia, Viego, Kayle.
- Jayce's Top Build
- Jayce's Best Runes
- Jayce's Top Matchups
- Jayce's Counters
Jayce's base statistics in League of Legends. Jayce has 590 base health, 59 attack damage, 22 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Jayce's stats is crucial for maximizing Jayce's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Jayce's stats against other champions to see how Jayce ranks.
AP:0
AD:59(4.25 per level)
AS:0(3 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:375(45 per level)
Mana Regen:6(0.8 per level)
Health:590(109 per level)
Health Regen:6(0.6 per level)
Armor:22(5 per level)
MR:30(1.3 per level)
Speed:335
Attack Range:125(125 per level)
Jayce Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Jayce Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 57.60% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 42.78% in 15 minute games. Understanding Jayce Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Jayce's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 33.1%, Late Game: 23.3%, Objective Control: 70.3%, Supportive Strength: 47.4%, Creep Farming: 43.6%, Damage: 90.7%. These percentile rankings show how Jayce compares to other champions in each category.
Jayce exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Jayce's performance shows a 3.0% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Jayce rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (46.2% win rate), players may struggle to execute Jayce's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (49.2% win rate), Jayce's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Jayce has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Jayce should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (46.2%), Bronze (47.4%), Silver (45.7%), Gold (51.4%), Platinum (48.5%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Jayce's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Jayce an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Jayce
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Volibear and Kha'Zix
- Optimal rune setup achieves 56.1% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Irelia (38.2% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Jayce into favorable matchups like Volibear where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Inspiration + $Domination rune setup for a $56.1% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Jayce Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Jayce in League of Legends?
Jayce is currently F tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Jayce ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Jayce's win rate?
Jayce has a 48.31% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Jayce's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Jayce?
Champions similar to Jayce include Naafiri, Volibear, and Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Jayce in League of Legends.
How does Jayce perform during different match durations?
Jayce's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Jayce's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Jayce's performance at different game lengths.