MID · EMERALD+ · RANKED SOLO

Jayce iconB

How to Play JayceMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Jayce Mid build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

Last updated

Hextech CapacitorPTo the Skies! / Shock BlastQLightning Field / Hyper ChargeWThundering Blow / Acceleration GateEMercury Cannon / Mercury HammerR
See matchups
Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier up since last patchB#22of 56 Mid champions
Win rate52.0%vs 50.9% role avg
Pick rate0.9%43rd most picked Mid
Ban rate10.1%

Jayce puzzle

ALL PUZZLES →

Loading puzzle…

Jayce Mid Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (1.0% pick rate, 50.0% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

50.0% WR
SorceryPRIMARY
Stormraider's SurgeKEYSTONE
Manaflow Band
Absolute Focus
Gathering Storm
InspirationSECONDARY
Magical Footwear
Biscuit Delivery
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

To the Skies! / Shock BlastQLightning Field / Hyper ChargeWThundering Blow / Acceleration GateEMax Q first
To the Skies! / Shock Blast1457911
Lightning Field / Hyper Charge268101213
Thundering Blow / Acceleration Gate31415
Mercury Cannon / Mercury Hammer

Item build

1.0% pick
StartingDoran's BladeHealth PotionDoran's Blade + Health Potion
Core buildTear of the GoddessTear of the GoddessYoumuu's GhostbladeYoumuu's GhostbladeMuramanaMuramanaVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic Cyclosword
BootsIonian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of Lucidity
SituationalVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic CycloswordYoumuu's GhostbladeYoumuu's GhostbladeMuramanaMuramanaBastionbreakerBastionbreakerSerpent's FangSerpent's FangSerylda's GrudgeSerylda's Grudge

Jayce Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Jayce holds a 52.0% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.21, 1.1 points above the Mid role average of 50.9%. That is the 22nd highest win rate of 56 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 0.9% pick rate (43rd most played in the role) and a 10.1% ban rate, Jayce gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Patch 26.21 was good to Jayce Mid: the tier rating climbed from D to B after the latest data merge, which usually means either direct buffs, favorable item changes, or nerfs to common lane opponents. At B tier, Jayce works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Jayce Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Locke (45.5% win rate for Jayce) and Yasuo (45.7% win rate for Jayce): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Yone (53.7%) and Zed (53.1%) are the matchups to look for, where Jayce wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Mid champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Jayce matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Jayce good in Patch 26.21?

Jayce is B tier Mid in Patch 26.21 with a 52.0% win rate, 0.9% pick rate, and 10.1% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Jayce Mid after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Jayce Mid?

The best Jayce Mid build in Patch 26.21 uses Tear of the Goddess, Youmuu's Ghostblade, Muramana, Voltaic Cyclosword with the Stormraider's Surge keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Jayce Mid is B tier with 52.0% win rate this patch.

Who counters Jayce?

Champions that counter Jayce in Patch 26.21 include Locke (45.5% Jayce win rate), Yasuo (45.7% Jayce win rate), Viktor (46.0% Jayce win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.