Zilean - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Zileanvs Jayce

BSupportMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,120,787
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zilean vs Jayce is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Zilean wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Jayce based on 5 games. Zilean holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zilean build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zilean vs Jayce matchup.

Zilean Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zilean 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 - 60.0% win rateJayce(60.0%)
Zilean - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Zilean
60.0% WR
VS
Jayce vs Zilean matchup - 40.0% win rate
Jayce
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Zilean vs Jayce Matchup?

Zilean wins the Zilean vs Jayce matchup
Winner
Zilean
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
4.8
CS / min
6.2
309
DMG / min
1,000
10,143
Gold / game
13,467
320
Heal / min
124
455
DMG Mitigated / min
533
0.7
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Zilean vs Jayce Matchup Summary

The Zilean vs Jayce matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Zilean wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Jayce's 40.0%, giving Zilean a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Zilean dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jayce players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Jayce leads by 691 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zilean players can confidently pick into Jayce and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Jayce away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Zilean vs Jayce Laning Phase Breakdown

Jayce wins the laning phase against Zilean in League of Legends

Jayce is favored during the laning phase against Zilean, 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
4.8Zilean
6.2Jayce
Jayce significantly out-farms Zilean by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 21 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Jayce a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Zilean players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
309Zilean
1,000Jayce
Jayce heavily out-damages Zilean by 691 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zilean 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
10,143Zilean
13,467Jayce
Jayce generates a commanding 3,324 more gold per game than Zilean. This substantial economic advantage means Jayce consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zilean should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Zilean
0.5Jayce
Both Zilean 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
775Zilean
657Jayce
Zilean heals and mitigates 118 more damage per minute than Jayce, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Zilean to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Jayce.

Best Zilean Build Against Jayce

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Jayce, providing the mobility and stats Zilean needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zilean against Jayce are Cosmic Drive, Seraph's Embrace and Shurelya's Battlesong. This combination gives Zilean an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Zilean vs Jayce matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zilean
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zilean early game win rateZilean50.0%
Jayce early game win rateJayce50.0%
Late Game
Zilean
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Zilean late game win rateZilean66.7%
Jayce late game win rateJayce33.3%

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

Zilean is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Jayce. Extended games heavily favor Zilean, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Zilean Runes Against Jayce

Sorcery rune tree - Zilean primary runes vs JayceSorcery
Summon Aery - best Zilean rune vs JayceManaflow Band - best Zilean rune vs JayceTranscendence - best Zilean rune vs JayceGathering Storm - best Zilean rune vs Jayce
Inspiration rune tree - Zilean secondary runes vs JayceInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Zilean rune vs JayceTriple Tonic - best Zilean rune vs Jayce
100.0% WR

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


Zilean matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Zilean'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 Zilean build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Zilean matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.43%1741.73688,94051.8%47.3%
43.88%1391.53698,62848.4%40.3%
55.30%1321.64008,66354.2%56.2%
46.15%1041.63869,07740.9%50.0%
50.00%1041.93679,32448.6%50.8%
52.38%841.63968,50851.1%54.0%
55.70%791.53168,27254.0%57.1%
60.26%781.73809,43961.3%59.6%
50.00%761.53598,98537.0%57.1%
53.95%761.83979,17755.9%52.4%
47.95%731.73679,07243.8%51.2%
44.29%701.53788,99542.3%45.5%
50.88%571.53237,88750.0%52.2%
49.12%571.33428,93942.9%55.2%
62.50%561.53518,36752.2%69.7%
60.00%551.83528,72856.0%63.3%
45.28%531.93868,38647.6%43.8%
34.00%502.13968,25333.3%35.0%
60.42%481.63359,09560.0%60.9%
61.70%471.63739,40257.1%65.4%
34.78%461.43907,94140.7%26.3%
52.17%461.83968,50154.2%50.0%
45.45%441.73699,23760.0%37.9%
46.51%431.74849,01161.1%36.0%
60.00%401.74049,30271.4%53.9%
50.00%361.63518,60023.5%73.7%
54.55%332.53818,75064.7%43.8%
39.29%281.53448,16235.3%45.5%
57.14%281.53969,24972.7%47.1%
45.83%241.93898,97841.7%50.0%
59.09%222.93407,94250.0%70.0%
47.62%211.53759,18825.0%61.5%
55.00%201.33388,58641.7%75.0%
38.89%184.046510,57533.3%41.7%
35.71%141.53978,55233.3%37.5%
57.14%142.041310,47860.0%55.6%
71.43%145.845211,11683.3%62.5%
30.77%132.74328,2100.0%50.0%
53.85%135.965610,23660.0%50.0%
53.85%132.64229,65160.0%50.0%
61.54%131.43549,81475.0%55.6%
23.08%132.43839,1970.0%37.5%
66.67%123.54208,67171.4%60.0%
50.00%122.843311,34525.0%62.5%
58.33%123.24149,31960.0%57.1%
18.18%111.62878,27033.3%0.0%
80.00%105.65209,50450.0%100.0%
44.44%92.639110,60350.0%42.9%
44.44%93.050411,24950.0%42.9%
44.44%91.43958,66875.0%20.0%
87.50%81.75379,76666.7%100.0%
50.00%82.442610,81450.0%50.0%
25.00%86.25169,66220.0%33.3%
87.50%82.96049,34875.0%100.0%
62.50%85.66398,43250.0%75.0%
71.43%74.26459,24466.7%75.0%
57.14%73.841510,48666.7%50.0%
42.86%71.43288,92066.7%25.0%
85.71%73.747911,1100.0%85.7%
42.86%73.53878,55075.0%0.0%
100.00%63.35428,922100.0%100.0%
33.33%63.04099,93566.7%0.0%
50.00%66.34549,65250.0%50.0%
83.33%61.23069,31666.7%100.0%
33.33%63.43979,7530.0%50.0%
50.00%65.64487,68566.7%33.3%
83.33%65.350211,292100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.370412,872100.0%0.0%
40.00%53.063610,08633.3%50.0%
60.00%54.830910,14350.0%66.7%
80.00%51.13889,31950.0%100.0%
60.00%56.14738,37975.0%0.0%
80.00%55.372813,536100.0%66.7%
60.00%53.63837,70750.0%100.0%
60.00%55.352510,21050.0%66.7%
60.00%54.86429,34166.7%50.0%
60.00%54.34769,72750.0%66.7%

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Zilean vs Jayce - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zilean do against Jayce in League of Legends?

Zilean wins the Zilean vs Jayce matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Jayce's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Zilean do against Jayce in the early game?

In the early game, Zilean has the advantage against Jayce with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Zilean players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zilean do against Jayce in the late game?

In the late game, Zilean takes over the Zilean vs Jayce matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Zilean scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zilean vs Jayce matchup?

Zilean wins the matchup against Jayce with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Zilean is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Zilean build against Jayce?

The best Zilean build against Jayce includes Cosmic Drive, Seraph's Embrace, Shurelya's Battlesong with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zilean runes against Jayce?

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

Does Zilean counter Jayce?

Yes, Zilean has a favorable matchup against Jayce with a 60.0% win rate. Zilean strongly counters Jayce in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Zilean against Jayce?

When playing Zilean against Jayce, 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.