
Jayce Top Lane Guide: Best Builds and Counters 2024
Jayce Top Build Guide - Patch 14.23
Currently sitting at a 48.4% win rate across 9,108 matches, Jayce excels as a ranged top laner who specializes in poking and harassment.
Core Build:
- First Item: Eclipse
- Boots: Ionian Boots of Lucidity
- Second Item: Manamune
- Third Item: Serylda's Grudge
- Fourth Item: Edge of Night
- Final Item: Guardian Angel
Summoner Spells:
- Flash
- Teleport
Optimal Runes: Primary (Precision):
- Conqueror
- Presence of Mind
- Legend: Alacrity
- Last Stand
Secondary (Inspiration):
- Biscuit Delivery
- Magical Footwear
Skill Order: Q > W > E
Key Matchups: Strong Against:
- Smolder (57.4% WR)
- Sylas (55.3% WR)
- Swain (52.0% WR)
Weak Against:
- Tahm Kench (40.4% WR)
- Cho'Gath (41.4% WR)
- Poppy (42.3% WR)
Essential Tips:
- Utilize range advantage to poke enemies consistently
- Save mana for disengage abilities (E)
- Focus on poking before all-in commitments
- Build situationally based on enemy team composition
Alternative Build Option: Keystone: First Strike Core Items: Same as above, but replace Guardian Angel with Youmuu's Ghostblade Current WR: 46.1% across 1,151 matches
Best Synergies:
- Volibear (52.6% WR)
- Rammus (52.4% WR)
- Bel'Veth (51.5% WR)
Remember to adjust your build based on matchup and team composition. Against AP-heavy teams, consider Maw of Malmortius as a situational item.