Jarvan IV·Top Counters

Keep the wave closer to your side of the map early. This will make it much harder for Jarvan to chase you down the lane and zone you away from the farm.

Beware of his level 6 all-in. If he physically cannot all-in you, he may look to roam and use his Ultimate R in the mid lane instead.

He is quite strong early, so expect him to go for aggressive plays. Watch his positioning and play to the opposite side of him to make it harder for him to all-in you.

In team fights, Jarvan IV will look to lock down as many champions as he can with his Ultimate R. Make sure you’re grouped as a team but not grouped so close together that he can lock everyone in his Cataclysm R.

Jarvan’s gameplay is not very creative when it comes to fighting. Warding basic areas like bushes or chokepoints will likely spot Jarvan before he gets the chance to flank or gank.

If you can interrupt Jarvan in his combo at the start of the fight, it will be very difficult for him to get his Ultimate R off or escape after engaging. As soon as he runs towards you, either disengage or lock him down with CC.

Jarvan’s level 2 power spike is quite prominent. He may look for an aggressive all-in play if he gets the level up first.

His level 6 power spike is very strong. He can use it to get kills alone or set up his Jungler for a kill.

When Jarvan has completed his first component item, he will be much scarier in the lane.