Skins
Counters
Jayce is Strong Against
Jayce is Weak Against
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Thundering Blow / Acceleration Gate
Hammer Stance: Deals magic damage to an enemy and knocks them back a short distance.<br><br>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.
Passive
Hextech Capacitor
When Jayce swaps weapons he gains Move Speed for a short duration.
Q
To the Skies! / Shock Blast
Hammer Stance: Leaps to an enemy dealing physical damage and slowing enemies.<br><br>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.
R (Ultimate)
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.<br><br>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.
W
Lightning Field / Hyper Charge
Hammer Stance: Passive: Restores Mana per strike. Active: Creates a field of lightning damaging nearby enemies for several seconds.<br><br>Cannon Stance: Gains a burst of energy, increasing Attack Speed to maximum for several attacks.
Playing As Jayce
- -Be sure to switch stances often. It will enhance your attacks and grant you quick bursts of speed.
- -If you find yourself taking lots of damage, try using Jayce's Hammer Stance, as it grants you additional defenses.
- -For increased range and damage, try casting Shock Blast through the Acceleration Gate.
Playing Against Jayce
- -Jayce can attack in melee or at range. Pay attention to his stance and weapon color to know how he is going to attack.
- -If you see Jayce drop his Acceleration Gate, be careful, he is probably about to cast Shock Blast.
- -Jayce is strong in the early game. If he gains the advantage, play defensively.
Lore
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.
About 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.
How to Play Jayce
Playing Jayceeffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a fighter, Jayce benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- Be sure to switch stances often. It will enhance your attacks and grant you quick bursts of speed.
- If you find yourself taking lots of damage, try using Jayce's Hammer Stance, as it grants you additional defenses.
- For increased range and damage, try casting Shock Blast through the Acceleration Gate.
Playing Against Jayce
- Jayce can attack in melee or at range. Pay attention to his stance and weapon color to know how he is going to attack.
- If you see Jayce drop his Acceleration Gate, be careful, he is probably about to cast Shock Blast.
- Jayce is strong in the early game. If he gains the advantage, play defensively.
Jayce Counters and Matchups
Jayce's toughest matchup this patch is MonkeyKing. Conversely, Jayce performs strongly into Shyvana.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Jayce
Riot rates Jayce's difficulty at 7/10. Jayce sits in the middle range — approachable, but with enough depth to reward practice.