Jayce Legend ability
It can be enhanced by paying 2 Energy and 2 Power. Paying 1 Energy and depleting it, prepare a team; If it's boosted, prepare two.
Letter text: [Empower] [2][Power][Power][1], [Exhaust]: Ready a gear. [Empowered]: [1], [Exhaust]: Ready 2 gear.Your legend is in play from the first turn and cannot be removed, so this ability is the foundation on which the entire deck is built.
How to play Jayce
Every piece of equipment with a skill that runs out is worth double with Jayce. The deck takes time to assemble, but once the legend is boosted, it generates a much greater advantage than the opponent per turn. Jayce, Brilliant Inventor prepares something every time you play equipment and Acceleration Gate prepares up to four cards between units, equipment and runes.
Domains: Mind and Body
Mind
Spells, card draw and tricks to always stay one step ahead.
Body
Big units and more resources: win on size on the board.
A Jayce deck can only include cards from Mind and Body; its 12 Runes are split between those two Domains.
Phased game plan
- First shifts
Play activated skill team and defend just enough.
- Midrange
Boost the legend and start using your best equipment twice per turn.
- End of game
Acceleration Gate on a key turn doubles all your resources and decides the game.
Cards for Jayce
As well as its Legend, Jayce has its own Champion Units and Signature cards. Choose one as your Chosen Champion; it starts the game outside the deck.
| Letter | Type | Domain | Cost | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayce - Man of Progress | Champion unit | Mind | 4 | 4 |
| Jayce - Hammer in Hand | Champion unit | Body | 4 +1 Power | 5 |
| Jayce - Brilliant Inventor | Champion unit | Mind | 6 +1 Power | 6 |
| Acceleration Gate | signature spell | MindBody | 3 +1 Power | — |
Strengths
- Huge cumulative advantage
- A lot of flexibility every shift
- Very powerful endings
Weak points
Slow and demanding to build. If the opponent puts pressure early or destroys your equipment, you will not be able to mount the engine.
Who should play Jayce?
Players who like combination and engine decks.
Jayce FAQ
What domains does Jayce use in Riftbound?
Mind and Body. Your deck can only carry cards from those two domains.
What does Jayce's legend ability do?
It can be enhanced by paying 2 Energy and 2 Power. Paying 1 Energy and depleting it, prepare a team; If it's boosted, prepare two.
Is Jayce a good legend to start with?
Not as a first deck. Jayce requires knowing the game well and planning each turn.
In which collection did Jayce come out?
At Vendetta.