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September 2026 · Patch 7.2d
Mage · Baron Lane

Jayce Wild Rift — Tier, Stats & Overview

Jayce is a Baron Lane fighter-marksman in Wild Rift, a defender of tomorrow freely alternating between a thunder hammer in melee and an accelerator cannon at range.

Best build Youmuu's Ghostblade Duskblade of Draktharr Edge of Night Eclipse Serpent's Fang Full build →

★ Baron Lane Tier S September 2026 · Patch 7.2d pokebursthybrid
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Win 48.1% #90 · ↓0pt
Pick 2.7% #23
Ban 1.6% #73

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Win Rate (30d) 48.12%-1.38 pts
Pick Rate 2.66%
Ban Rate 1.62%
48.0%49.0%50.0%7.2c7.2d08/0823/0807/09

Jayce's win rate has dropped -1.38 pts over the last 30 days, now at 48.12%. See the full Wild Rift meta trends for more biggest movers. Measured effect of the nerf in 7.2b (30/07): -2.64 pts of win rate over 10 days, and -2.50 pts of pick rate.

§ 01 — Editorial brief

Jayce remains a dominant laning pick in this patch, but his true value heavily depends on the player’s ability to convert early leads into real pressure.

By Updated 8 Sept 2026 Patch 7.2d

Jayce is a Baron Lane fighter-marksman in Wild Rift, a defender of tomorrow freely alternating between a thunder hammer in melee and an accelerator cannon at range. His kit provides six distinct abilities based on active form, allowing management of both long-range poke and melee trades. He excels in harassment or siege compositions seeking to apply multidimensional pressure on opponents. In Wild Rift, his dual form nature makes him one of the most complex champions to master but also one of the most tactically versatile for adapting to each situation.

Jayce thrives in poke and siege compositions that weaken opponents before committing to fights. He benefits from allies providing crowd control, vision, and protection to maintain ranged pressure. Teams that control tempo and objectives amplify his ability to dominate siege situations.

Jayce relies on precise poke and strong early game dominance. Compositions that can absorb ranged pressure through sustain or force fast engages drastically reduce his impact. Without reliable crowd control or durability, he becomes vulnerable in extended fights and against threats that can quickly close the gap.

Managing form switching and consistent poke is key for Jayce. Use lane pressure to build advantages and control objectives. In fights, prioritize ranged harassment and opportunistic engages rather than extended battles where his lack of durability becomes a weakness.

§ 06 — The matchup wall · TopJayce Wild Rift Top counters and synergies

Hard Unfav. Skill Fav. Synergy

Build enginePatch 7.2d build — computed

  1. Core 01 Youmuu's Ghostblade Youmuu's Ghostblade
  2. Core 02 Duskblade of Draktharr Duskblade of Draktharr
  3. Core 03 Edge of Night Edge of Night
  4. Core 04 Eclipse Eclipse
  5. Core 05 Serpent's Fang Serpent's Fang
  6. Boots Gluttonous Greaves Gluttonous Greaves
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§ 02 — Strengths & weaknesses Jayce Wild Rift strengths and weaknesses

↑ Strengths
  • Strong lane pressure against melee champions with ranged poke and quick trades.
  • Ability to control objectives before fights with long-range poke.
  • Flexibility between burst, poke, and execution depending on the situation.
  • Highly effective at punishing enemy positioning mistakes.
↓ Weaknesses
  • If your team lacks frontline or reliable engage.
  • Against very tanky compositions that absorb poke.
  • If the game is likely to scale and become structured.
  • If you are not confident in your mechanical accuracy (especially EQ).
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§ 03 — Game planJayce Wild Rift game plan: early, mid and late game

I Early

Tame your lane with your poke, but stay safe if…

Lvl. 1 → 6

Tame your lane with your poke, but stay safe if enemy jungle is nearby.

II Mid

Dominate skirmishes with your EQ poke and fast…

Lvl. 7 → 11

Dominate skirmishes with your EQ poke and fast transitions.

III Late

Zone the enemy before teamfight, use hammer to…

Lvl. 12+

Zone the enemy before teamfight, use hammer to punish isolated carries.

§ 07b — Advanced MechanicsJayce: combos & tips Wild Rift

Quick combo (Cannon → Hammer)
1 W W
2 AA
3 R R
4 Q Q
5 AA
6 E E

Attack speed buff in Cannon mode, 3 quick auto-attacks, switch to Hammer for a jump and knockback.

Long-range poke combo (Cannon)
1 E E
2 Q Q

Place the portal, then Q through the portal for a boosted long-range projectile.

All-in combo
1 Cannon: W
2 AA
3 Switch
4 Q Q
5 AA
6 E E
7 Switch
8 Q Q

Burst damage with Cannon, engage with Hammer, knockback, then switch back to Cannon for the finisher.

Surprise engage combo
1 Q Q
2 AA
3 E E
4 Switch
5 Q Q

Initiate with Hammer using the jump, knockback to create distance, finish with Cannon.

Mechanical Tips

  • Hextech Capacitor (passive): each stance switch grants a movement speed bonus. Switch regularly between Cannon and Hammer to maintain your movement speed and confuse the enemy.
  • Shock Blast + Acceleration Gate (Cannon Q+E): Q passing through E = double speed and maximised damage. A priority combo to learn — the most powerful skill-shot poke in the game.
  • Hyper Charge (Cannon W): 3 auto-attacks in a very rapid burst. Use before switching to unleash the accelerated auto-attacks.
  • Thundering Blow (Hammer E): knockback — use to push tanky enemies away or to interrupt channels.
  • Max priority: max Cannon Q (Shock Blast) first for poke.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not use Portal E before Shock Blast Q — you will lose 40%+ of the damage.
  • Switching to the Hammer without an immediate fight plan — you’ll lose the switch cooldown.
  • Using Thundering Blow (knockback) in the wrong direction — you’ll send the enemy to safety.

Notable Interactions

  • Jayce has 6 abilities available from level 3 (3 per stance) — prioritise learning the stances.
  • The Gate + Shock Blast combo can hit through walls at the right angle.
  • Jayce is one of the best poke champions in Baron Lane.
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§ 08 — DialoguesJayce Wild Rift FAQ

Q.01 Is Jayce a good solo queue pick? +

Yes, but only if you can play aggressively and convert your lead. Jayce is not a passive champion—he must create tempo. In solo queue, he works well against players who misposition, but becomes useless if you don’t take control of the game early.

Q.02 When should you switch to hammer form? +

Hammer form should be used to finish trades or punish weakened targets, not to initiate blindly. You should already have created an advantage with poke before switching. Otherwise, you take unnecessary risks and expose your lack of escape.

Q.03 Why do I lose despite winning lane? +

Because Jayce must convert his lead. If you stay in lane or don’t impact objectives, your advantage fades. You need to use your pressure to force fights, take towers, or control the map. Otherwise, your impact becomes limited.

Q.04 Does Jayce scale well into late game? +

Not really. He remains useful through poke, but doesn’t scale like a traditional carry. His role becomes preparing fights, not carrying them. If you reach late without a lead, you’ll rely heavily on your team.

Data — Stats per levelJayce Wild Rift base stats per level (1-15)

Movement speed 345Attack range 175Bonus attack speed / lvl +2.2%
Show stats per level
LvlHPADArmorMRManaHP regenRes. regen
16506246304201012
277866.65131.447710.912.7
390671.15632.853411.913.4
41,03475.76134.259112.814.1
51,16280.26635.664813.814.8
61,29084.8713770514.715.5
71,41889.37638.476215.616.2
81,54693.98139.881916.616.9
91,67498.48641.287617.517.6
101,8021039142.693318.518.3
111,930107.5964499019.419
122,058112.110145.41,04720.319.7
132,186116.610646.81,10421.320.4
142,314121.211148.21,16122.221.1
152,442125.711649.61,21823.221.8

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