- Avg Place
- 4.05
- Top 4 rate
- 60.1%
- Pick Rate
- 0.3%
Jarvan IV TFT Build & Best Items · Set 4 · Legacy
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2 Cost- Set
- 4
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- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026
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- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Jarvan IV items in Set 4, ranked by how often they finish top 4 across 2,576 ranked games — plus full 3-item builds, what to slam first and the special items worth taking.
- BiS items
Warmog's Armor, Sunfire Cape, and Gargoyle Stoneplate- Best full build
- 85.7%top 4
- First component
- Giant's Belt
- Played as
- Tank
- Top 4 rate
- 60.1%
- Games
- 2,576
Best items for Jarvan IV in TFT Set 4
2,576 ranked gamesJarvan IV's best-in-slot items are Warmog's Armor, Sunfire Cape, and Gargoyle Stoneplate. Warmog's Armor is the standout: 68.6% top 4 when Jarvan IV holds it, and players put it on Jarvan IV in 11% of games.
- Top 4
- 68.6%
- vs Jarvan IV avg
- +8.5%
- Played
- 11%
- Top 4
- 61.4%
- vs Jarvan IV avg
- +1.3%
- Played
- 11%
- Top 4
- 68.1%
- vs Jarvan IV avg
- +8.0%
- Played
- 11%
Best Jarvan IV builds (3 items)
The best full Jarvan IV build is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, and Warmog's Armor: 85.7% top 4 over 14 games, 25.6 points better than Jarvan IV on average.
| Build | Role | Games | Top 4 | 1st | Avg. place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank | 14 | 85.7% +25.6% | 14.3% | 3.00 |
  | Tank | 12 | 75.0% +14.9% | 0.0% | 3.50 |
 | Tank | 13 | 69.2% +9.1% | 30.8% | 3.62 |
| Tank | 16 | 56.3% −3.8% | 18.8% | 3.63 |
| Tank | 14 | 50.0% −10.1% | 7.1% | 4.36 |
Top-4 rate of boards where Jarvan IV held exactly these three items. Thief's Gloves builds equip random items, so they count as one build.
Jarvan IV builds by role
100% of full Jarvan IV builds are defensive items — players use Jarvan IV as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That differs from Jarvan IV's listed role in the game files — ranked players use it differently.
Tank · 100%
Best build: 85.7% top 4 · 14 games
Every Jarvan IV item ranked – TFT Set 4
Warmog's Armor is the most reliable item on Jarvan IV: 68.6% top 4 and held in 11% of games, against 60.1% for Jarvan IV overall.
Top 4 vs Jarvan IV average (60.1%)
| Item | Games | Played | Top 4 | Raw top 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmog's Armor | 353 | 11.3% | 68.6% | 68.6% |
| Sunfire Cape | 337 | 10.8% | 61.4% | 61.4% |
| Gargoyle Stoneplate | 329 | 10.5% | 68.1% | 68.1% |
| Spirit Visage | 291 | 9.3% | 71.8% | 71.8% |
| Bramble Vest | 170 | 5.4% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Dragon's Claw | 163 | 5.2% | 73.6% | 73.6% |
 Protector's Vow | 107 | 3.4% | 67.3% | 67.3% |
 Thief's Gloves | 96 | 3.1% | 63.5% | 63.5% |
 Evenshroud | 94 | 3.0% | 51.1% | 51.1% |
 Ionic Spark | 87 | 2.8% | 64.4% | 64.4% |
 Steadfast Heart | 84 | 2.7% | 77.4% | 77.4% |
| Giant's Belt | 56 | 1.8% | 46.4% | 46.4% |
 Sterak's Gage | 55 | 1.8% | 69.1% | 69.1% |
| Chain Vest | 49 | 1.6% | 51.0% | 51.0% |
| Negatron Cloak | 49 | 1.6% | 46.9% | 46.9% |
Top 4 is adjusted for sample size, so a rarely built item can't top the list on a lucky streak; raw top 4 is the unadjusted rate. Ranked by how confident that rate is.
Does Jarvan IV need 3 items?
Yes — Jarvan IV wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 66.0% of the time, against 59.8% with two. 26% of Jarvan IV boards get all three.
- No items
- 57.0%44% of boards
- 1 item
- 58.5%19% of boards
- 2 items
- 59.8%13% of boards
- 3 items
- 66.0%26% of boards
What to slam on Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV's best builds use Giant's Belt and Chain Vest the most — take those first from carousels and early drops, then use the planner to see what you can complete right now.
Component priority
Item slam planner
Tap the components you hold. Completed items are ranked by their top-4 rate on Jarvan IV.
Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.
Jarvan IV emblems, artifacts & radiants
Players have tried 14 different emblems, 21 artifacts and 16 radiant items on Jarvan IV. The strongest so far is Vanguard Emblem at 85.4% top 4.
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Jarvan IV build FAQ – TFT Set 4
What are the best items for Jarvan IV in TFT Set 4?
The best items for Jarvan IV are Warmog's Armor (68.6%), Sunfire Cape (61.4%), and Gargoyle Stoneplate (68.1%), ranked by top-4 rate when Jarvan IV holds them. Jarvan IV finishes top 4 60.1% of the time overall, based on 2,576 ranked games.
What is the best-in-slot build for Jarvan IV?
The strongest full build on Jarvan IV is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, and Warmog's Armor: 85.7% top 4 and a 3.00 average placement over 14 games.
What should I slam first on Jarvan IV?
Prioritise Giant's Belt and Chain Vest: Jarvan IV's best builds use them the most. If you can complete only one item early, Steadfast Heart has the best top-4 rate on Jarvan IV.
Should Jarvan IV be a carry or a tank?
100% of full Jarvan IV builds are defensive items — players use Jarvan IV as a frontline that soaks damage while the carry deals it. That differs from Jarvan IV's listed role in the game files — ranked players use it differently.
Does Jarvan IV need three items?
Yes — Jarvan IV wants a full build: with three items it finishes top 4 66.0% of the time, against 59.8% with two. 26% of Jarvan IV boards get all three.
What is the best emblem or artifact for Jarvan IV?
Vanguard Emblem is the strongest special item tracked on Jarvan IV: 85.4% top 4 over 41 games.