Jarvan IV
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Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti AP
Anti Tank
Precision
Conqueror
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Coup de Grace
Inspiration
Magical Footwear
Cosmic Insight
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.
| 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 |
The EQ combo (Demacian Standard + Dragon Strike) is a knockup combo: place E then Q through it for the dash + knockup.
Your R (Cataclysm) traps enemies in a ring — use it to isolate a carry and fight in a 1v1.
E gives an attack speed buff to nearby allies — place it in teamfights near your ADC.
The gank combo is E → Q → auto → R to lock down the target. If they Flash, you already got the knockup + R.
Playing as Jarvan IV
Tips to maximize your impact
The EQ combo (Demacian Standard + Dragon Strike) is a knockup combo: place E then Q through it for the dash + knockup.
Your R (Cataclysm) traps enemies in a ring — use it to isolate a carry and fight in a 1v1.
E gives an attack speed buff to nearby allies — place it in teamfights near your ADC.
The gank combo is E → Q → auto → R to lock down the target. If they Flash, you already got the knockup + R.
Playing against Jarvan IV
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
His EQ can be dodged by side-stepping — the hitbox isn't very wide. Move laterally.
J4's R can be dashed over: many champions can simply dash out (Riven, Ezreal, etc.).
If J4 uses his EQ offensively, he has no escape for ~12s — punish him when he's in an advanced position.
His R also traps his allies: J4 can cage his own team. Take advantage of the chaos if it happens.
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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