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How to Win Jayce vs Rek'Sai Counter MatchupJayce is in the b tier of champions

Jayce vs Rek'Sai

How to Beat Rek'Sai as Jayce in LoLJayce is in the b tier of champions
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How to Beat Rek'Sai as Jayce

based on 297 Jayce vs Rek'Sai matchups
Win Rate
49.5 %
K/D/A
1.91
Pick Rate
0.6 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

At MOBA Champion, we evaluate millions of ranked LoL rounds every week. Within our database, Jayce engaged Rek'Sai in 297 matches. Having so many games with Jayce versus Rek'Sai gives us confidence in our capability to provide enlightening statistics and a supported build to destroy your enemy. This particular pairing is somewhat rare. Jayce is forced to battle against Rek'Sai in only 0.6% of his matches.

Jayce vs Rek'Sai Matchup Summary

Jayce has done a ok job of countering Rek'Sai. Typically, he wins a acceptable 49.5% of matches the champions face each other in. In Jayce vs Rek'Sai matches, Jayce’s side is 0.2% less likely to get first blood. This implies that he most likely won't get first blood against Rek'Sai.

Best Jayce vs Rek'Sai Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's BladeHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Long SwordSerrated Dirk

Core Jayce Items

~22 Mins
MuramanaEdge of NightSerylda's Grudge

Optional Items

Youmuu's GhostbladeEclipse

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerteleport summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Jayce to level upq
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Second ability for Jayce to level upw
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Last skill for Jayce to max oute

Runes

SorceryPhase RushManaflow BandAbsolute FocusGathering Storm
InspirationMagical FootwearBiscuit Delivery
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceArmor
Jayce's passive ability p
Jayce's q ability q
Jayce's w ability w
Jayce's e ability e
Jayce's ultimate ability r
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Guide to Countering Rek'Sai as Jayce

Tips for Playing as Jayce against Rek'Sai

For increased range and damage, try casting Shock Blast through the Acceleration Gate.

If you find yourself taking lots of damage, try using Jayce's Hammer Stance, as it grants you additional defenses.

Be sure to switch stances often. It will enhance your attacks and grant you quick bursts of speed.

Advice to Win Against Rek'Sai

When Rek'Sai is near, she can see the position of you and your allies, but only if you're moving.

If you see one of Rek'Sai's tunnels, briefly stand on one of the entrances to destroy it.

Rek'Sai's Furious Bite gains damage as she builds Fury. Be very careful around her when her Fury is full.

Jayce vs Rek'Sai Counter Stats

Jayce Image
Win Rate
49.5 %
VS
Win Rate
50.5 %
Rek'Sai Image
6.5
< Kills >
7.6
6.8
< Deaths >
6.5
6.5
< Assists >
7.9
1.59
< Killing Sprees >
1.87
188
< Minions Killed >
31
0.09
< Dragons Killed >
1.38
0.51
< Inhibitors >
0.34
19,948
< Physical Damage >
13,617
4,252
< Magic Damage >
68
558
< True Damage >
3,450
24,758
< Damage Dealt >
17,134
21,843
< Damage Taken >
35,759
12,398
< Gold Earned >
12,031
2.6
< Towers >
1.18
0.03
< Baron Takedowns >
0.35
2,827
< Total Healing >
17,128
14,714
< Experience >
13,409
19
< Vision Score >
23
9
< Wards Placed >
6
132
< Time Dealing CC >
287

How to Counter Rek'Sai with Jayce in LoL

The stat comparisons provided here clarify several strategic Jayce versus Rek'Sai matchup statistics that can help you interpret the differences between this pair of champs. For instance, Jayce’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Rek'Sai’s KDA ratio of NaN, indicating that Jayce may be more central to his team's team fighting potential than Rek'Sai..

Jayce typically has a similar longest kill spree as his foe does. Typically, he receives less damage than Rek'Sai. This typically indicates different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also imply that the champ with more health has less mobility and thus is unable to flee from additional harm when poked or engaged.

Differences between Jayce and Rek'Sai

Damage Types Compared

Jayce
Rek'Sai
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Jayce
Rek'Sai

Who is Better, Jayce or Rek'Sai?

Both League of Legends champs are great. Both have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In League's current meta, Jayce usually fairs equally well when playing against Rek'Sai, with a 49.5% win rate. As a result, Jayce makes an ok counter for Rek'Sai.

While Jayce does have a lower win rate compared to Rek'Sai, when on opposite teams, Jayce also has a much greater difficulty level that makes him a more time consuming champion to pick up and master. You still need to be cautious when picking Jayce into Rek'Saias his relative depth means you may not be able to unleash his full potential without a lot of practice beforehand.

Furthermore, Jayce has almost no amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Rek'Sai. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when trying to counter champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there is not a single best champion overall in League of Legends, in Jayce vs Rek'Sai matchups, Rek'Sai is the better champion with a similar win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your teammates during team fights.

Jayce is a somewhat poor counter to Rek'Sai. Make sure you focus your play on maximizing your gold and cs and taking out objectives. If you are able to do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Jayce against Rek'Sai.

Additional Information for Jayce Players

How We Calculated Our Jayce vs Rek'Sai Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Rek'Sai as Jayce, we analyzed 297 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Rek'Sai as Jayce comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to learn all of the intricacies of Jayce to counter Rek'Sai during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to learn a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and tips displayed here, you will increase your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Jayce usually racks up much more CS as Rek'Sai. Champions who on average don't take much CS typically don't require much CS to be effective, such as sup champs. They are able to scale properly off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically have to have several high cost items to be effective. In either situation, try to surpass the numbers displayed here to do well.

The ideal items to prioritize in your Jayce versus Rek'Sai build include Muramana, Edge of Night, and Serylda's Grudge. When Jayce incorporated at least these three pieces in his build, he performed significantly better when facing Rek'Sai than with many other common builds. In fact, Jayce had an average winrate of 49.5% battling Rek'Sai with this counter build.

To have the highest likelihood of crushing Rek'Sai as Jayce, Jayce players should equip the Phase Rush, Manaflow Band, Absolute Focus, Gathering Storm, Biscuit Delivery, and Magical Footwear runes from the Sorcery and Inspiration rune sets. Of all the rune combinations players picked for Jayce vs Rek'Sai clashes, this mix of runes yielded the greatest win rate. Notably, these runes gave a 49.5% win rate overall.

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