Jayce Top performs well against Gnar (54.9% win rate) based on 716 games. This matchup works well for Jayce players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Jayce Top vs Gnar Top in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 69.9% in this matchup.
Jayce dominates the meta (20th most popular, 4.0% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Gnar (2.9% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of top lane's current powerhouses. Even tiers, uneven results: Both champions sit at C-tier, but Jayce claims a meaningful 54.9% vs 45.2% advantage. Jayce's kit synergizes better in this specific head-to-head matchup. Silver lining: While Jayce's 47.9% overall win rate (57th among Top) struggles in the current meta, this matchup against Gnar offers a bright spot for dedicated players. Amplify your advantage: The Grasp of the Undying + Demolish rune setup achieves 60.0% win rate (22.4% popularity), while the core build Eclipse > Manamune > Black Cleaver with Ionian Boots of Lucidity (69.9% win rate) lets you snowball advantages into guaranteed victories by 15 minutes.
Win through macro: Jayce takes the matchup (54.85%) despite falling behind in CS (6.53 vs 7.09/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Complete superiority: Jayce dominates both win rate (54.9%) and damage output (926 vs 735/min, 2nd among Top). The 191 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Intriguing anomaly: Jayce wins the matchup (54.9%) despite a lower KDA (1.70 vs 1.90). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
The Jayce versus Gnar matchup in the top lane is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
Except for rare builds, Jayce deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Gnar deals mainly physical damage (79.63%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Gnar, ranking 16th (versus 30th for Jayce) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (1.9 versus 1.7) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Jayce player to maintain constant pressure on Gnar, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
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Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
