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Playing Against Jarvan IV
JunglePatch 16.2.1
What They Do
Aggressive early-game ganker and initiator. He relies on his + combo to knock up targets and close gaps. He creates temporary terrain with to isolate and trap carries.
Abilities (What to Watch For)
| Ability | What You'll See | What It Means For You |
|---|---|---|
| A heavy overhead strike with a distinct 'clink' sound | Deals massive bonus physical damage based on your current health. Don't let him start a trade with an auto-attack if you're already low. | |
| A long lance thrust in a straight line | Reduces your armor and is used to pull him to his . If he hits the flag, he knocks up everyone in the path. | |
| A golden circular shockwave around him | Grants him a shield and slows nearby enemies. He uses this after an EQ combo to keep you from walking away. | |
| A Demacian flag drops from the sky | Provides a passive attack speed aura. It is the target for his dash. If the flag is on the ground, expect a knockup attempt. | |
| He leaps into the air and creates a circular stone crater | Deals heavy burst damage and traps you inside. You cannot walk out of it, but you can Flash or dash over the walls. |
Respect
- !The Level 2 Gank→Jarvan can take and immediately. He can gank lanes over walls before most junglers even finish their second camp.
- !EQ-Flash Combo→He can Flash during the dash of his to extend the knockup range or change direction. It is almost impossible to react to.
- !Armor Shred→The shred from lasts 3 seconds. Even if he is building tank, his teammates will deal significantly more damage to you while you're debuffed.
- !Terrain Isolation→ creates impassable terrain. If you don't have a dash or Flash, you are stuck for 3.5 seconds and will likely be collapsed on.
Punish
- +Missed EQ Combo→The + combo has a long cooldown early (around 12-14s). If he misses, he has no mobility and no CC—all-in him immediately.
- +Early Jungle Clear→His first clear is relatively slow and he loses a lot of HP. Invade him at his second buff if you are a strong duelist like Olaf or Lee Sin.
- +Flashless Cataclysm→If he uses to trap you and you dash out, he is often stuck inside his own walls, isolating him from his team. Use this to focus him down.
- +Mana Depletion→Jarvan's spells are mana-intensive. If he is below 25% mana, he cannot perform a full combo, making him significantly less dangerous.
Laning Tips
- •Ward deeper in the river or in his jungle raptor camp; he often EQ-dashes over the wall to bypass standard lane wards.
- •If you see the flag drop, move perpendicularly to it immediately to dodge the incoming .
- •Save your mobility spell (dash/blink) specifically for his . Do not use it to engage unless you know his ultimate is down.
- •Be careful standing near your own walls; he can EQ through them to knock you up and pin you against the terrain.
- •Buy early boots. The extra movement speed makes it significantly easier to sidestep the narrow hitbox of his .
- •Respect the damage when you are full health; he wins short trades but loses extended ones once his cooldowns are gone.
Teamfight Warning
- ⚠Do not group up in tight chokepoints. A single + can knock up your entire team, leading to a massive follow-up.
- ⚠If you are the carry, stay away from the front line so he cannot reach you with a simple leap.
- ⚠Champions like Poppy or Vayne can punish him for using by pinning him against his own created walls.
- ⚠The attack speed from is massive for his team. If a fight drags on, try to move the fight away from where his flag is planted.
- ⚠Watch his items: if he builds 'Sundered Sky' or 'Titanic Hydra', his burst from and can one-shot squishies.
AI-generated counterplay guide • Patch 16.2.1 • Cached