Evelynn vs Jarvan IV
Skill matchup
Build vs Jarvan IV
Build adapted to this matchup
Recommended items for Evelynn: Dark Seal, Lich Bane, Mejai's Soulstealer, Sorcerer's Shoes, Rabadon's Deathcap, Shadowflame, Void Staff, Banshee's Veil.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti CC
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Jarvan IV's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Jarvan's first basic attack on an enemy deals bonus physical damage based on their current Health. This effect cannot occur again on the same enemy for a few seconds.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10s | 9s | 12s | – |
| 6 | 8s | 9s | 12s | 2m |
| 9 | 6s | 9s | 12s | 2m |
| 11 | 6s | 9s | 12s | 1m45 |
| 16 | 6s | 9s | 11s | 1m30 |
| 18 | 6s | 9s | 10s | 1m30 |
Playing as Evelynn
Tips to maximize your impact
- Wait 2.5 seconds to charm
Mark your target with Allure (W) and wait 2.5 seconds before hitting: the mark then charms them and lowers their magic resist for your combo.
- Save your R to finish
Save Last Caress (R) to finish: its damage increases against enemies below 30% health, and you blink backward, untargetable.
- Approach in camouflage
Approach your target unseen once you hit level 6: from then on, Demon Shade (passive) camouflages you out of combat.
- Farm before level 6
Farm before level 6 rather than forcing ganks: Demon Shade (passive) only camouflages you from that level on.
Playing against Jarvan IV
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Step out of his flag's line
As soon as he plants Demacian Standard (E), step out of the line between him and the flag: Dragon Strike (Q) pulls him to it and knocks anyone in his path into the air.
- Punish him after his combo
Punish him after his flag-and-lance combo: without the flag, he has no dash to get out, and Demacian Standard (E) has a 12 to 10 second cooldown.
- Save a way out of his arena
If you have a way over walls, save it for Cataclysm (R): the arena can't be crossed on foot and locks you in with him while it lasts.
Other Evelynn matchups
Patch 16.21.1