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Jayce Top Build, Patch 26.20 — Runes, Ability Damage & ARAM Buffs/Nerfs
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Every number below is computed from Riot's official game data for patch 26.20 — the Worlds 2026 patch (Data Dragon, with Meraki Analytics ability values and Riot's published ARAM balance), not sampled from match histories. Open the interactive labs to test Jayce against any opponent at any level.
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Jayce build and runes (Top, patch 26.20)
Item order
- Infinity Edge
- Berserker's Greaves
- Bloodthirster
- Trinity Force
- Death's Dance
- Lord Dominik's Regards
Start: Doran's Blade, Health Potion
Situational: —
Rune page
Precision · keystone Press the Attack
Absorb Life, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace
Secondary: Cheap Shot, Sixth Sense
Summoners: Flash, Ignite · Skill order: Q > W > E
Jayce is classified AD from its ability scalings; itemization computed from Infinity Edge + current-patch item stats. Win-rate shown is an estimate and does not drive the build.
Jayce base stats by level
| Level | Health | Attack damage | Armor | Magic resist | Attack speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 590 | 59.0 | 22.0 | 30.0 | 0.658 |
| Level 6 | 1,021 | 75.8 | 41.8 | 35.1 | 0.736 |
| Level 11 | 1,546 | 96.3 | 65.9 | 41.4 | 0.831 |
| Level 18 | 2,443 | 131.2 | 107.0 | 52.1 | 0.994 |
Growth follows Riot's per-level curve: value = base + growth × (n−1) × (0.7025 + 0.0175 × (n−1)).
Jayce ability damage per rank
Q — To the Skies! / Shock Blast physical
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 60 | 105 | 150 | 195 | 240 | 285 |
| Cooldown (s) | 16.0 | 14.0 | 12.0 | 10.0 | 8.0 | 6.0 |
Scaling: 135/135/135/135/135/135% bonus AD.
Jayce Q damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 60.0 | 16.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 105.0 | 14.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 150.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 240.0 | 8.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 6 | 285.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 6 | 285.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 6 | 285.0 | 6.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 6 | 285.0 | 6.0s |
W — Lightning Field / Hyper Charge magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 140 | 200 | 260 | 320 | 380 | 440 |
| Cooldown (s) | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
Scaling: 100/100/100/100/100/100% AP.
Jayce W damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 140.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 200.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 260.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 380.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 6 | 440.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 6 | 440.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 6 | 440.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 6 | 440.0 | 10.0s |
E — Thundering Blow / Acceleration Gate magic
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | no direct damage | |||||
| Cooldown (s) | 20.0 | 18.0 | 16.0 | 14.0 | 12.0 | 10.0 |
Scaling: 100/100/100/100/100/100% bonus AD, 8/10.8/13.6/16.4/19.2/22% target max HP.
Jayce E damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 0.0 | 20.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 0.0 | 18.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 0.0 | 16.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 0.0 | 12.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 6 | 0.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 6 | 0.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 6 | 0.0 | 10.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 6 | 0.0 | 10.0s |
R — Mercury Cannon / Mercury Hammer none
| Rank | R1 |
|---|---|
| Base damage | no direct damage |
| Cooldown (s) | 6.0 |
Scaling: no scaling.
Jayce ARAM buffs & nerfs (Howling Abyss balance modifiers)
Jayce deals +5% damage and takes normal damage on the Howling Abyss.
| ARAM modifier | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage dealt | +5% |
| Damage taken | — |
| Healing | — |
| Shielding | — |
| Attack speed | — |
| Ability haste | — |
| Tenacity | — |
| Energy regen | — |
ARAM also starts champions at level 3 with 1,400 gold. The ARAM sheet applies these modifiers to every stat and ability side by side with Summoner's Rift.
Frequently asked
What is the best Jayce build on patch 26.20?
RiftLab's stat-driven build for Jayce Top is Infinity Edge, Berserker's Greaves, Bloodthirster, Trinity Force, Death's Dance, Lord Dominik's Regards, with Press the Attack as the keystone. It is computed from the champion's damage profile and the opponent's resists, not from win-rate scraping.
Does Jayce have ARAM modifiers?
Yes. On ARAM Jayce deals +5% damage and takes normal damage.
How much damage does Jayce's To the Skies! / Shock Blast do?
Jayce's Q (To the Skies! / Shock Blast) has a base damage of 60/105/150/195/240/285 across its ranks and scales with 135/135/135/135/135/135% bonus AD. Before the target's resistances; use the Damage Lab for the mitigated number against a specific opponent.
How much health does Jayce have at level 18?
Jayce has 2,443 base health, 107.0 armor and 52.1 magic resist at level 18 with no items, on patch 26.20.
Data: Riot Data Dragon 26.20, Meraki Analytics, LoL Wiki ARAM table. Builds are stat-driven recommendations from RiftLab's optimizer, not win-rate aggregates.