Riot Reveals Exclusive Spiritforged Jayce Card for Riftbound
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Polygon has shared an exclusive look at the Jayce, Man of Progress card coming to Riftbound: Spiritforged, showcasing a champion designed to sacrifice early Gears to cheat out massive late-game technology ahead of schedule.
Riot Games is expanding the card pool for Riftbound with the upcoming release of Spiritforged, the second major set following the game's Origins launch. Polygon recently shared an exclusive first look at the Jayce, Man of Progress champion card, which channels the familiar visionary energy from Arcane. True to his lore, the card is designed to manipulate the game's energy economy by turning early investments into massive late-game advantages. Costing 4 Energy with 4 Might, Jayce allows players to sacrifice an active Gear upon entry to instantly deploy a much larger Gear from their hand up to the 7 Energy threshold without paying its energy cost.
This mechanic highlights the set's heavier emphasis on technology, tools, and the new Equipment card subtype. While other champions like Jax lean into attaching and reattaching gear on the board, Jayce rewards a more sacrificial playstyle where early-game board pieces act as stepping stones. Building around his ability means constructing decks that feature expendable utility items, turning leftover resources into explosive tempo swings ahead of schedule. Rather than functioning as a plug-and-play card for any generalist deck, Jayce shines as a specific build-around centerpiece for players looking to weaponize their resource management.
Spiritforged officially arrives in China on December 12 followed by a global release on February 13, keeping pace with Riot's aggressive 2026 roadmap announced at PAX Unplugged, which includes subsequent sets like Unleashed, Vendettas, and Radiance. For players deep into digital card games and tactical economy management, Jayce offers an intriguing archetype that rewards advanced deckbuilding and strategic sacrifices. You can read the original exclusive reveal over at Polygon.
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Original article: Polygon