

[Ex-Rank1 Jayce Mid, >75% WR Master current] Don't build tear
I was Rank 1 Jayce in 24/25, and I almost exclusively only play mid Jayce.
This year I've much less time to play but recently decided to come back to play some games again, just hit master with >75% wr on Jayce (I know master isn't much in 2026), I also know people ask for credentials here all the time so I'm prefacing with it this time instead of doing it in replies. The games were played vs 500-1k+ lp players in EUW, a few gms too (1300+lp).
That being said, for anyone trying to learn Jayce mid, skip tear (it's really bad for item spikes), go straight into your dirk and power items. IMO Jayce mid shines early-mid, late is just okay but I rather not have a late game, jayce is strong if you're ahead of the curve.
Cheers goodluck on the rift. Also stop buying tears.