Is Jayce good in top?

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Jayce, the Defender of Tomorrow, is considered one of the hardest champions to master by many. He’s often seen in the top lane and is considered a lane bully champion, whose main objective is to control the early game and attempt to snowball before he falls off in the later stages.

Is Jayce mid lane?

Jayce has made a resurgence in the mid lane. His ability to obliterate squishy mid- laners, out pressure the enemy mid laner early in 2v2 skirmishes, and to pressure the sidelanes from the mid lane have earned him a spot on more than just tank island.

What should I buy for Jayce?

Eclipse is one of the strongest items in the game right now: it gives everything Jayce needs. It’s the perfect dueling item. Buying Manamune is very effective if you’re planning to play Jayce as a poke-carry top laner. In that case, start the game with a Tear of the Goddess and finish it after the Eclipse.

Who can counter Jayce?

Jayce Counter Pick

Maokai. The Twisted Treant.
Rengar. The Pridestalker.
C. Talon. The Blade’s Shadow.

Which lane is Jayce best?

Jayce is one of the best Early game champions in the Baron Lane. You want to play as aggressively as possible using both his Ranged and Melee forms to full effect. At level 3 you have 6 abilities available to you.

Does Jayce counter Garen?

Garen Top vs Jayce Top Build & Runes Garen wins against Jayce 64.71% of the time which is 11.73% higher against Jayce than the average opponent. After normalising both champions win rates Garen wins against Jayce 10.62% more often than would be expected.

Does Jayce counter Fiora?

Jayce wins against Fiora 48.66% of the time which is 1.18% higher against Fiora than the average opponent. After normalising both champions win rates Jayce wins against Fiora 2.69% more often than would be expected. Below is a detailed breakdown of the Jayce build & runes against Fiora.

How do you play Jayce effectively?

Jayce is weak early on and does rely on his > combo to poke enemies out before going for a kill. This will allow him to garner a lead and burst the enemy down once they are low enough. The first component will give a damage boost to Jayce and will let him play more aggressively.

Why is Jayce popular in pro?

Between his ranged poke (which comes included with an AoE nuke that can basically one-shot a minion wave) and his ability to dive onto the enemy swinging his hammer, Jayce can put any laner behind and give his team an advantage. He can also push lanes quite easily as well as offer some great poke damage for teamfights.

Who beats Garen top?

5 Champions that Counter Garen

Camille.
Darius.
Sett.
Quinn.
Vayne.

What do you need to know about Jayce top?

Everything you need for Jayce Top. The highest win rate Jayce build, from rune set to skill order to item path, in Platinum +. LoL Patch 12.11 VS. has zero Top Jayce guides.

Is Jayce a 1v1 dueler?

Jayce is more of a poke champion rather than a 1v1 dueler. Jayce is a mana hungry champion. Avoid using all of your mana in the early game trying to poke. Save enough mana for your E so you can disengage if the enemy tries to fight.

How do you use Jayce in the late game?

When you reach the late game with Jayce, you can use his poke to target the enemy carries and jump onto them to deal insane amounts of damage. Jayce can also be played in the mid lane and jungle, make sure to check the alternative build at the top of the page!