Jayce vs Locke Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
Jayce is a fighter/marksman hybrid, Locke a assassin/mage hybrid, and they meet in the jungle. The sample behind this page is 562 games from patch 16.13.1, and Jayce wins 56.6% of them. Being 6.6 points clear of the 50% line makes Locke a favourable draw for Jayce.
This is a melee mirror in terms of reach — 125 versus 125 — so spacing matters less than ability timing.
physical damage sits on both sides of this matchup, which simplifies what Jayce and Locke build against each other. Jayce carries 590 base health to Locke’s 655, and 22 armour to 32. Locke starts 10 armour ahead, which is felt before either buys anything. Level 18 armour lands at 107 for Jayce and 103 for Locke. That 335-versus-340 difference matters most when either leaves the matchup.
The exchange usually opens with Thundering Blow / Acceleration Gate (E) or Ritual Nails (Q). Ultimates decide the rest — Mercury Cannon / Mercury Hammer versus Purgatory.
Jayce players logged 562 of these games to produce the 56.6% figure.
FAQ
Yes — Jayce holds the statistical advantage in this matchup. Jayce wins 56.6% of the recorded games.
56.6% from Jayce's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
562 ranked games at Emerald rank and above, across all regions.
The current Jayce build — items, runes and skill order from the same data set — is on the Jayce build page.