Jarvan IV - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Jarvan IVvs Akali

BFighterTank
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jarvan IV vs Akali is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Jarvan IV wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Akali based on 6 games. Jarvan IV wins the early laning phase while Akali scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jarvan IV vs Akali matchup.

Jarvan IV Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jarvan IV performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Akali - 50.0% win rateAkali(50.0%)
Jarvan IV - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Jarvan IV
50.0% WR
VS
Akali vs Jarvan IV matchup - 50.0% win rate
Akali
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Akali Matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Akali matchup
Winner
Jarvan IV
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
5.9
CS / min
5.3
769
DMG / min
895
13,432
Gold / game
12,627
151
Heal / min
220
864
DMG Mitigated / min
787
0.6
CC / min
0.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Jarvan IV vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Jarvan IV vs Akali matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Akali's 50.0%, giving Jarvan IV a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jarvan IV controls the early laning stage, but Akali outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jarvan IV needs to press advantages before Akali reaches their power spikes, while Akali should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jarvan IV leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jarvan IV has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Akali's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jarvan IV vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Jarvan IV wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

Jarvan IV is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Jarvan IV holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.9Jarvan IV
5.3Akali
Jarvan IV edges out Akali by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jarvan IV.
Damage
769Jarvan IV
895Akali
Akali heavily out-damages Jarvan IV by 126 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jarvan IV should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Akali's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,432Jarvan IV
12,627Akali
Jarvan IV generates a commanding 805 more gold per game than Akali. This substantial economic advantage means Jarvan IV consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Akali should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Jarvan IV
0.1Akali
Jarvan IV provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Akali, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jarvan IV coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,015Jarvan IV
1,007Akali
Jarvan IV and Akali have comparable sustain profiles, with only 8 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Jarvan IV Build Against Akali

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Akali are Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc and The Collector. This combination gives Jarvan IV an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Akali. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jarvan IV vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jarvan IV
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV100.0%
Akali early game win rateAkali0.0%
Late Game
Akali
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV25.0%
Akali late game win rateAkali75.0%

Jarvan IV dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Akali. This lopsided early game means Jarvan IV can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Akali is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Jarvan IV. Extended games heavily favor Akali, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Jarvan IV must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Akali reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Akali survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Jarvan IV Runes Against Akali

Precision rune tree - Jarvan IV primary runes vs AkaliPrecision
Conqueror - best Jarvan IV rune vs AkaliTriumph - best Jarvan IV rune vs AkaliLegend: Alacrity - best Jarvan IV rune vs AkaliCoup de Grace - best Jarvan IV rune vs Akali
Domination rune tree - Jarvan IV secondary runes vs AkaliDomination
Relentless Hunter - best Jarvan IV rune vs AkaliSudden Impact - best Jarvan IV rune vs Akali
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Domination secondary combination helps Jarvan IV maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Akali.


Jarvan IV matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Jarvan IV's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Jarvan IV matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.91%1270.957512,27363.3%51.3%
49.14%1160.960212,16850.9%47.5%
50.94%1060.960712,44542.5%57.6%
55.34%1030.957412,55857.8%53.5%
41.18%1021.160411,90244.9%37.7%
58.00%1000.963812,31953.7%63.0%
48.98%980.963212,72461.5%40.7%
55.81%861.069712,42855.8%55.8%
51.28%781.063112,51343.8%56.5%
52.38%631.061712,07747.1%58.6%
37.70%611.164112,45829.0%46.7%
40.68%591.058413,04043.5%38.9%
48.21%561.059611,82851.9%44.8%
45.45%550.957611,87446.4%44.4%
54.00%500.962413,01962.5%46.1%
42.00%501.066112,74827.3%53.6%
52.00%501.158812,14838.1%62.1%
54.17%480.965112,35256.0%52.2%
59.57%471.063313,08464.7%56.7%
60.87%460.966212,59768.0%52.4%
44.44%451.360812,21242.9%45.8%
48.89%451.060911,77251.9%44.4%
53.66%410.964511,63662.5%41.2%
52.50%401.160811,06656.5%47.1%
56.41%390.967312,17961.9%50.0%
48.65%371.067712,63140.0%58.8%
47.22%361.165212,36753.3%42.9%
57.14%350.955812,01361.1%52.9%
46.88%321.058612,53156.3%37.5%
51.72%291.060912,92341.7%58.8%
39.29%281.866314,11550.0%35.0%
40.74%270.857211,66822.2%50.0%
51.85%271.058513,73258.3%46.7%
50.00%261.064613,70760.0%43.8%
38.46%261.258111,68638.5%38.5%
54.17%240.960411,59061.5%45.5%
43.48%230.856111,63538.5%50.0%
50.00%220.963010,43741.2%80.0%
30.00%201.159112,87737.5%25.0%
40.00%201.058811,65336.4%44.4%
40.00%200.96469,96250.0%25.0%
55.00%201.064012,51658.3%50.0%
84.21%190.764913,013100.0%75.0%
66.67%180.864513,53960.0%69.2%
58.82%170.947610,51560.0%57.1%
58.82%171.356812,13266.7%50.0%
52.94%171.355810,70350.0%60.0%
50.00%161.767413,06757.1%44.4%
60.00%151.567912,64275.0%54.5%
85.71%141.069314,01775.0%90.0%
57.14%141.557612,50571.4%42.9%
42.86%140.95669,86060.0%0.0%
64.29%142.375912,44071.4%57.1%
76.92%131.368212,85166.7%80.0%
50.00%121.871813,07140.0%57.1%
66.67%121.562512,51075.0%62.5%
33.33%121.359211,39842.9%20.0%
41.67%121.247811,34750.0%33.3%
54.55%111.160512,22975.0%42.9%
36.36%111.461210,08550.0%28.6%
18.18%112.15669,97728.6%0.0%
36.36%111.953411,62740.0%33.3%
66.67%91.946110,25366.7%66.7%
55.56%90.952811,08360.0%50.0%
37.50%81.949210,14633.3%50.0%
62.50%81.254411,90850.0%75.0%
25.00%81.25579,46150.0%16.7%
85.71%71.65179,375100.0%50.0%
57.14%70.94518,44460.0%50.0%
33.33%61.774011,00333.3%33.3%
50.00%60.954312,00033.3%66.7%
66.67%60.963112,328100.0%33.3%
33.33%62.543910,2300.0%50.0%
33.33%61.558611,75950.0%25.0%
50.00%65.976913,432100.0%25.0%
40.00%51.379713,852100.0%25.0%
40.00%52.157613,11050.0%33.3%
80.00%51.45509,382100.0%50.0%
20.00%51.45087,74633.3%0.0%
80.00%51.667213,016100.0%75.0%

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Jarvan IV vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jarvan IV do against Akali in League of Legends?

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Akali matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Akali's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Jarvan IV do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Jarvan IV has the advantage against Akali with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Jarvan IV players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jarvan IV do against Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Akali takes over the Jarvan IV vs Akali matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Akali scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jarvan IV vs Akali matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the matchup against Akali with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Jarvan IV build against Akali?

The best Jarvan IV build against Akali includes Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc, The Collector with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jarvan IV runes against Akali?

The best Jarvan IV runes against Akali use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Jarvan IV vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jarvan IV counter Akali?

Yes, Jarvan IV has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 50.0% win rate. Jarvan IV slightly edges out Akali in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Jarvan IV against Akali?

When playing Jarvan IV against Akali, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.