Best Jayce Mid Build and Counters: Optimal Runes, Items & Matchups 15.3

Best Jayce Mid Build and Counters: Optimal Runes, Items & Matchups 15.3

By Marcus Chen

February 15, 2025 at 08:10 PM

Jayce is a versatile champion that excels at poking enemies with his ranged form while maintaining the ability to engage in close combat. Here's the optimal build and strategy for Jayce Mid.

Core Build:

  • First Item: Eclipse
  • Boots: Ionian Boots of Lucidity
  • Second Item: Manamune
  • Core Items: Serylda's Grudge, Edge of Night, Youmuu's Ghostblade

Runes: Primary: Phase Rush, Manaflow Band, Absolute Focus, Gathering Storm Secondary: Biscuit Delivery, Magical Footwear Shards: Adaptive Force (x2), Health Scaling

Summoner Spells:

  • Flash
  • Teleport

Skill Order: Q > W > E

Key Tips:

  • Poke enemies with Q before all-in engagements
  • Aim Q to hit both enemy champions and minions for efficient wave clear
  • Manage mana carefully in early game
  • Save E for disengage opportunities

Strong Against:

  • Pantheon (55.1% WR)
  • Annie (55.0% WR)
  • Diana (54.9% WR)
  • Talon (54.8% WR)
  • Smolder (54.7% WR)

Weak Against:

  • Naafiri (39.4% WR)
  • Vex (39.6% WR)
  • Anivia (39.6% WR)
  • Cho'Gath (41.7% WR)
  • Malphite (42.0% WR)

Alternative Build: First Item: Youmuu's Ghostblade Core Items: Manamune, Serylda's Grudge Situational: Edge of Night, Opportunity Win Rate: 52.5% across 1,257 matches

Best Synergies:

  • Taliyah (57.1% WR)
  • Karthus (51.9% WR)
  • Gwen (51.4% WR)
  • Nunu & Willump (50.9% WR)
  • Poppy (50.8% WR)

Adapt your build based on matchup and team composition for optimal performance.

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