Top Matchup

Jayce vs Olaf

Patch: 15.15 (25.15)
League: Platinum+
Jayce

Jayce

the Defender of Tomorrow
Top
Jayce Top Overall Win Rate
47.89%

Matchup Win Rate

48.6%
Jayce vs Olaf Wins
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51.4%
Olaf vs Jayce Wins
Olaf

Olaf

the Berserker
Top
Olaf Top Overall Win Rate
51.92%

Jayce vs Olaf - Top Matchup Guide Patch 15.15 (25.15)

Jayce Top vs Olaf Top - Who is stronger?

Jayce Top struggles against Olaf (48.6% win rate) based on 468 games. This matchup can be tricky for Jayce players.

View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Jayce Top vs Olaf 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 58.1% in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup Analysis

Meta staple Jayce (4.0% pick rate, 20th most popular out of 62 Top champions) rarely faces off-meta Olaf (1.7% pick rate). However, even uncommon picks can cheese unprepared players, so basic matchup knowledge provides valuable insurance. Challenging situation: Jayce's weak 47.9% overall win rate compounds with this difficult matchup, creating serious obstacles for climbing. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Phase Rush + Manaflow Band combination (47.8% win rate) plus optimal itemization Youmuu's Ghostblade, Manamune, Edge of Night, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 48.6% to 58.1% - potentially game-changing.

Survive and scale: Jayce faces both matchup (48.62%) and farming disadvantages (6.53 vs 6.96/min). With a 0.43 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Jayce outputs more damage (926 vs 848/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Olaf: leads in both matchup win rate (51.4%) and KDA (1.80 vs 1.70, 42nd vs 44th place). Jayce players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.

Jayce vs Olaf - Top Stats Comparison

Jayce Top
Jayce Top		Versus
Olaf Top
Olaf Top
CTierA+
48.6%Matchup Winrate51.4%
47.89%Role Winrate51.92%
#57Winrate Rank#6
4.0%Pickrate1.7%
1.7Average KDA1.8
414Gold per Minute439
6.53CS/Min6.96
0.30Wards per Minute0.29
926Damage per Minute848

How to Beat Olaf as Jayce (Top)

Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Jayce versus Olaf matchup in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.

Except for rare builds, Jayce deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Olaf deals mainly physical damage (71.44%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.

Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Olaf, ranking 21st (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 (1.8 versus 1.7) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.

Key aspects of the Jayce Top versus Olaf Top matchup

In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Jayce player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Olaf player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.

Jayce vs Olaf: Top Lane Summoner Spells

Most Popular

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Ignite
Ignite Deals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.
47.4% Win Rate14.2% Pick Rate

Highest Win Rate

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Barrier
Barrier Gain a brief Shield.
49.4% Win Rate0.8% Pick Rate

Jayce vs Olaf: Top Lane Runes

Most Frequent Runes

Primary Path
Sorcery
Phase Rush
Phase Rush Hitting an enemy champion with 3 attacks or separate abilities within 4s grants 25 - 50% Move Speed based on level and 75% Slow Resistance for 3s. Move Speed is 75% effective for ranged champions.
Cooldown: 30s - 10s

Phase Rush

Hitting an enemy champion with 3 attacks or separate abilities within 4s grants 25 - 50% …

Manaflow Band
Manaflow Band Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum mana by 25, up to 250 mana.

After reaching 250 bonus mana, restore 1% of your missing mana every 5 seconds.

Cooldown: 15 seconds

Manaflow Band

Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…

Absolute Focus
Absolute Focus While above 70% health, gain an adaptive bonus of up to 18 Attack Damage or 30 Ability Power (based on level).

Grants 1.8 Attack Damage or 3 Ability Power at level 1.

Absolute Focus

While above 70% health, gain an adaptive bonus of up to 18 Attack Damage or 30 …

Gathering Storm
Gathering Storm Every 10 min gain AP or AD, adaptive.

10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD
20 min: + 24 AP or 14 AD
30 min: + 48 AP or 29 AD
40 min: + 80 AP or 48 AD
50 min: + 120 AP or 72 AD
60 min: + 168 AP or 101 AD
etc...

Gathering Storm

Every 10 min gain AP or AD, adaptive.10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD 20 min: + 24 AP or …

Secondary Path
Inspiration
Magical Footwear
Magical Footwear You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots before then. For each takedown you acquire the boots 45s sooner.

Slightly Magical Footwear grants you an additional 10 Move Speed.

Magical Footwear

You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots befo…

Biscuit Delivery
Biscuit Delivery Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until 6 min.

Biscuits restore 12% of your missing health. Consuming or selling a Biscuit permanently increases your max health by 30.

Biscuit Delivery

Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until …

Adaptive
Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

47.8% Win Rate56.8% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Runes

Primary Path
Sorcery
Phase Rush
Phase Rush Hitting an enemy champion with 3 attacks or separate abilities within 4s grants 25 - 50% Move Speed based on level and 75% Slow Resistance for 3s. Move Speed is 75% effective for ranged champions.
Cooldown: 30s - 10s

Phase Rush

Hitting an enemy champion with 3 attacks or separate abilities within 4s grants 25 - 50% …

Manaflow Band
Manaflow Band Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum mana by 25, up to 250 mana.

After reaching 250 bonus mana, restore 1% of your missing mana every 5 seconds.

Cooldown: 15 seconds

Manaflow Band

Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…

Absolute Focus
Absolute Focus While above 70% health, gain an adaptive bonus of up to 18 Attack Damage or 30 Ability Power (based on level).

Grants 1.8 Attack Damage or 3 Ability Power at level 1.

Absolute Focus

While above 70% health, gain an adaptive bonus of up to 18 Attack Damage or 30 …

Gathering Storm
Gathering Storm Every 10 min gain AP or AD, adaptive.

10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD
20 min: + 24 AP or 14 AD
30 min: + 48 AP or 29 AD
40 min: + 80 AP or 48 AD
50 min: + 120 AP or 72 AD
60 min: + 168 AP or 101 AD
etc...

Gathering Storm

Every 10 min gain AP or AD, adaptive.10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD 20 min: + 24 AP or …

Secondary Path
Inspiration
Magical Footwear
Magical Footwear You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots before then. For each takedown you acquire the boots 45s sooner.

Slightly Magical Footwear grants you an additional 10 Move Speed.

Magical Footwear

You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots befo…

Biscuit Delivery
Biscuit Delivery Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until 6 min.

Biscuits restore 12% of your missing health. Consuming or selling a Biscuit permanently increases your max health by 30.

Biscuit Delivery

Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until …

Adaptive
Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

47.8% Win Rate56.8% Pick Rate

Jayce vs Olaf: Top Lane Item Builds

Most Popular Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Doran's Shield
Doran's Shield (450 gold) 110 Health
Enduring Focus
Restore 4 Health every 5 seconds.
After taking damage from a champion, restore Health over 8 seconds.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
44.1% Win Rate7.6% Pick Rate
Popular Boots
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Ionian Boots of Lucidity (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.
49.9% Win Rate35.0% Pick Rate
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
48.5% Win Rate31.3% Pick Rate
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity
51.1% Win Rate17.9% Pick Rate
Core Build
Serrated Dirk
Serrated Dirk (1000 gold) 20 Attack Damage
10 Lethality
->
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Youmuu's Ghostblade (2800 gold) 55 Attack Damage
18 Lethality
4% Move Speed
Haunt
Gain Move Speed while out of combat.
Wraith Step
Gain Move Speed and Ghosting for seconds.
Manamune
Manamune (2900 gold) 35 Attack Damage
500 Mana
15 Ability Haste
Awe
Gain bonus Attack Damage.
Manaflow (8s, max 4 charges)
Landing Attacks and Abilities grants 3 max Mana (doubled vs. champions).
Transforms into Muramana at 360 max Mana.
Serylda's Grudge
Serylda's Grudge (3000 gold) 45 Attack Damage
35% Armor Penetration
15 Ability Haste
Bitter Cold
Damaging Abilities Slow enemies below 50% Health by 30% for 1 second.
54.7% Win Rate8.4% Pick Rate
Final Build
Edge of Night
Edge of Night (3000 gold) 50 Attack Damage
15 Lethality
250 Health
Annul
Grants a Spell Shield that blocks the next enemy Ability.
52.3% Win Rate26.7% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Gustwalker Hatchling
Gustwalker Hatchling (450 gold) Jungle Companions
Summon a Gustwalker that assists you against monsters.
Gustwalker's Gait
The companion grows as you hunt monsters, empowering your Smite. When fully grown, it grants Move Speed upon entering brush, increased when killing large monsters.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
60.6% Win Rate0.1% Pick Rate
Highest Winrate Boots
Boots of Swiftness
Boots of Swiftness (1000 gold) 60 Move Speed
Fleetfooted
Reduce the effectiveness of Slows by 25%.
52.1% Win Rate4.9% Pick Rate
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity
51.1% Win Rate17.9% Pick Rate
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Ionian Boots of Lucidity (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.
49.9% Win Rate35.0% Pick Rate
Core Build
Serrated Dirk
Serrated Dirk (1000 gold) 20 Attack Damage
10 Lethality
->
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Youmuu's Ghostblade (2800 gold) 55 Attack Damage
18 Lethality
4% Move Speed
Haunt
Gain Move Speed while out of combat.
Wraith Step
Gain Move Speed and Ghosting for seconds.
Manamune
Manamune (2900 gold) 35 Attack Damage
500 Mana
15 Ability Haste
Awe
Gain bonus Attack Damage.
Manaflow (8s, max 4 charges)
Landing Attacks and Abilities grants 3 max Mana (doubled vs. champions).
Transforms into Muramana at 360 max Mana.
Edge of Night
Edge of Night (3000 gold) 50 Attack Damage
15 Lethality
250 Health
Annul
Grants a Spell Shield that blocks the next enemy Ability.
58.1% Win Rate2.2% Pick Rate
Final Build
Opportunity
Opportunity (2700 gold) 55 Attack Damage
15 Lethality
Preparation
After being out of combat with Champions for 8 seconds gain Lethality. This Lethality lasts for 3 seconds after dealing damage to champions.
Extraction
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, gain 200 decaying Move Speed for 1.5 seconds.
53.8% Win Rate4.2% Pick Rate
Other Items
Serpent's Fang
Serpent's Fang (2500 gold) 55 Attack Damage
15 Lethality
Shield Reaver
Damaging an enemy champion reduces Shields they gain by % for 3 seconds.
If they were not already affected by Shield Reaver, reduce Shields on them by %.
48.1% Win Rate16.9% Pick Rate
Guardian Angel
Guardian Angel (3200 gold) 55 Attack Damage
45 Armor
Rebirth
Upon taking lethal damage, restores 50% base Health and 100% max Mana after 4 seconds of Stasis.
53.5% Win Rate13.8% Pick Rate
Spear of Shojin
Spear of Shojin (3100 gold) 45 Attack Damage
450 Health
Dragonforce
Gain 25 Basic Ability Haste.
Focused Will
Dealing damage with Abilities increases your Champion's Ability and Passive damage by 3% for 6 seconds. (stacks 4 times).
51.4% Win Rate13.2% Pick Rate
Maw of Malmortius
Maw of Malmortius (3100 gold) 60 Attack Damage
15 Ability Haste
40 Magic Resist
Lifeline
Taking magic damage that would reduce your Health below 30% grants a magic damage Shield for 3 seconds and 10% Omnivamp until end of combat.
47.4% Win Rate10.0% Pick Rate
Chempunk Chainsword
Chempunk Chainsword (3100 gold) 45 Attack Damage
450 Health
15 Ability Haste
Hackshorn
Dealing physical damage applies 40% Wounds to enemy champions for 3 seconds.
49.6% Win Rate5.2% Pick Rate
Eclipse
Eclipse (2900 gold) 60 Attack Damage
15 Ability Haste
Ever Rising Moon
Hitting a champion with 2 separate Attacks or Abilities within 2 seconds grants you a Shield for 2 seconds.
46.2% Win Rate5.1% Pick Rate
Opportunity
Opportunity (2700 gold) 55 Attack Damage
15 Lethality
Preparation
After being out of combat with Champions for 8 seconds gain Lethality. This Lethality lasts for 3 seconds after dealing damage to champions.
Extraction
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, gain 200 decaying Move Speed for 1.5 seconds.
53.8% Win Rate4.2% Pick Rate

Jayce vs Olaf: Top Lane Skill (abilities) Orders

Most Frequent Skill Order

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Q
Q
To the Skies! / Shock Blast Hammer Stance: Leaps to an enemy dealing physical damage and slowing enemies.

Cannon Stance: Fires an orb of electricity that detonates upon hitting an enemy (or reaching the end of its path) dealing physical damage to all enemies hit.
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
Lightning Field / Hyper Charge Hammer Stance: Passive: Restores Mana per strike. Active: Creates a field of lightning damaging nearby enemies for several seconds.

Cannon Stance: Gains a burst of energy, increasing Attack Speed to maximum for several attacks.
W
W
W
W
W
W
E
E
Thundering Blow / Acceleration Gate Hammer Stance: Deals magic damage to an enemy and knocks them back a short distance.

Cannon Stance: Deploys an Acceleration Gate increasing the Move Speed of all allied champions who pass through it. If Shock Blast is fired through the gate the missile speed, range, and damage will increase.
E
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
Mercury Cannon / Mercury Hammer Hammer Stance: Transforms the Mercury Hammer into the Mercury Cannon gaining new abilities and increased range. The first attack in this form reduces the target's Armor and Magic Resist.

Cannon Stance: Transforms the Mercury Cannon into the Mercury Hammer gaining new abilities and increasing Armor and Magic Resist. The first attack in this form deals additional magic damage.
Max Order: Q > W > E
44.4% Win Rate27.6% Pick Rate

Highest Win % Skill Order

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R
Q
To the Skies! / Shock Blast Hammer Stance: Leaps to an enemy dealing physical damage and slowing enemies.

Cannon Stance: Fires an orb of electricity that detonates upon hitting an enemy (or reaching the end of its path) dealing physical damage to all enemies hit.
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
R
W
Lightning Field / Hyper Charge Hammer Stance: Passive: Restores Mana per strike. Active: Creates a field of lightning damaging nearby enemies for several seconds.

Cannon Stance: Gains a burst of energy, increasing Attack Speed to maximum for several attacks.
W
W
W
W
W
W
R
E
Thundering Blow / Acceleration Gate Hammer Stance: Deals magic damage to an enemy and knocks them back a short distance.

Cannon Stance: Deploys an Acceleration Gate increasing the Move Speed of all allied champions who pass through it. If Shock Blast is fired through the gate the missile speed, range, and damage will increase.
E
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
Mercury Cannon / Mercury Hammer Hammer Stance: Transforms the Mercury Hammer into the Mercury Cannon gaining new abilities and increased range. The first attack in this form reduces the target's Armor and Magic Resist.Cannon Stance: Transforms the Mercury Cannon into the Mercury Hammer gaining new abilities and increasing Armor and Magic Resist. The first attack in this form deals additional magic damage.
Max Order: Q > W > E
77.9% Win Rate2.4% Pick Rate

Jayce tips:

  • Be sure to switch stances often. It will enhance your attacks and grant you quick bursts of speed.
  • If you find yourself taking lots of damage, try using Jayce's Hammer Stance, as it grants you additional defenses.
  • For increased range and damage, try casting Shock Blast through the Acceleration Gate.

Playing Against Olaf

  • Olaf becomes more dangerous the lower life he is. Save your disables to finish him off.
  • Preventing Olaf from reaching his axe will minimize the amount of harassment he can cause in the laning phase.
  • Olaf has reduced defenses from damage during Ragnarok, despite being immune to disables. If you can't escape from Olaf during Ragnarok, try focusing your damage on him with your teammates.

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Gwen

Jayce vs Gwen

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Yone

Jayce vs Yone

Jayce
+2.7%
Pantheon

Jayce vs Pantheon

Jayce
+2.6%
Dr. Mundo

Jayce vs Dr. Mundo

Jayce
+2.4%
Teemo

Jayce vs Teemo

Jayce
+2.0%
Gangplank

Jayce vs Gangplank

Jayce
+1.9%
Gragas

Jayce vs Gragas

Jayce
+1.4%
Kennen

Jayce vs Kennen

Jayce
+1.2%
Camille

Jayce vs Camille

Jayce
+1.2%
Aatrox

Jayce vs Aatrox

Jayce
-1.1%
Sett

Jayce vs Sett

Jayce
-1.2%
Riven

Jayce vs Riven

Jayce
-1.5%
Fiora

Jayce vs Fiora

Jayce
-2.0%
Nasus

Jayce vs Nasus

Jayce
-2.0%
Yasuo

Jayce vs Yasuo

Jayce
-2.1%
Darius

Jayce vs Darius

Jayce
-2.4%
Urgot

Jayce vs Urgot

Jayce
-2.5%
Quinn

Jayce vs Quinn

Jayce
-2.5%
Ornn

Jayce vs Ornn

Jayce
-2.6%
Kayle

Jayce vs Kayle

Jayce
-2.8%
Jax

Jayce vs Jax

Jayce
-2.8%
Renekton

Jayce vs Renekton

Jayce
-3.0%
Vladimir

Jayce vs Vladimir

Jayce
-3.2%
Ambessa

Jayce vs Ambessa

Jayce
-3.8%
Mordekaiser

Jayce vs Mordekaiser

Jayce
-3.9%
Yorick

Jayce vs Yorick

Jayce
-3.9%
Cho'Gath

Jayce vs Cho'Gath

Jayce
-4.0%
Tryndamere

Jayce vs Tryndamere

Jayce
-4.6%
Rumble

Jayce vs Rumble

Jayce
-4.8%
Garen

Jayce vs Garen

Jayce
-4.9%
Irelia

Jayce vs Irelia

Jayce
-4.9%
Shen

Jayce vs Shen

Jayce
-5.5%
Sion

Jayce vs Sion

Jayce
-6.8%
Malphite

Jayce vs Malphite