Matchup

Strong engageHeavy AD damageDive threatHeavy CC

Build vs Jarvan IV

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Doran's Ring
Health Potion
x2

Core build

Luden's Echo
1Mage
Hextech Rocketbelt
2Mage tank
Shadowflame
3vs Tank

Standard

Ionian Boots of Lucidity
4CDR
Zhonya's Hourglass
5vs AD

Summoner spells

41286%
345%

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Zhonya's Hourglass
5vs AD

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Anti Tank

Void Staff
5vs Tank
Stormsurge
vs Tank

DPS

Seraph's Embrace
Mage
Blackfire Torch
Mage
Rabadon's Deathcap
Mage
Cosmic Drive
Mage tank

Other options

Dark Seal
Rod of Ages
HP
100.0% WR2 games
SorcerySorcery
Stormraider's SurgeStormraider's Surge
Manaflow BandManaflow Band
TranscendenceTranscendence
ScorchScorch
PrecisionPrecision
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: HasteLegend: Haste
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
OriannaOrianna
JarvanIVJarvan IV
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral

Jarvan IV's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Martial Cadence (P)

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

LevelQWER
310s9s12s
68s9s12s2m
96s9s12s2m
116s9s12s1m45
166s9s11s1m30
186s9s10s1m30

Playing against Jarvan IV

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

1

His EQ can be dodged by side-stepping — the hitbox isn't very wide. Move laterally.

2

J4's R can be dashed over: many champions can simply dash out (Riven, Ezreal, etc.).

3

If J4 uses his EQ offensively, he has no escape for ~12s — punish him when he's in an advanced position.

4

His R also traps his allies: J4 can cage his own team. Take advantage of the chaos if it happens.

Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026