Jarvan IV - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Jarvan IVvs Mordekaiser

FFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jarvan IV vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Jarvan IV wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Mordekaiser based on 11 games. Jarvan IV wins the early laning phase while Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser matchup.

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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
Jarvan IV - 63.6% win rate in this matchup
Jarvan IV
63.6% WR
VS
Mordekaiser vs Jarvan IV matchup - 36.4% win rate
Mordekaiser
36.4% WR

Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Jarvan IV
Matches: 11
63.6%
Win Rate
36.4%
2.5
CS / min
2.4
782
DMG / min
701
13,672
Gold / game
12,507
391
Heal / min
465
1,343
DMG Mitigated / min
1,325
0.9
CC / min
0.6
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Jarvan IV vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Jarvan IV vs Mordekaiser matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 36.4%, giving Jarvan IV a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jarvan IV controls the early laning stage, but Mordekaiser outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jarvan IV needs to press advantages before Mordekaiser reaches their power spikes, while Mordekaiser should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jarvan IV leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jarvan IV players can confidently pick into Mordekaiser and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Mordekaiser away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jarvan IV vs Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
2.5Jarvan IV
2.4Mordekaiser
Jarvan IV and Mordekaiser farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
782Jarvan IV
701Mordekaiser
Jarvan IV heavily out-damages Mordekaiser by 80 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Mordekaiser should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Jarvan IV's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,672Jarvan IV
12,507Mordekaiser
Jarvan IV generates a commanding 1,165 more gold per game than Mordekaiser. This substantial economic advantage means Jarvan IV consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Mordekaiser should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Jarvan IV
0.6Mordekaiser
Jarvan IV provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Mordekaiser, 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
1,734Jarvan IV
1,790Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser heals and mitigates 56 more damage per minute than Jarvan IV, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Mordekaiser to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Jarvan IV.

Best Jarvan IV Build Against Mordekaiser

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Mordekaiser are Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc and Death's Dance. 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 Mordekaiser. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jarvan IV vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jarvan IV
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV100.0%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser0.0%
Late Game
Mordekaiser
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV33.3%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser66.7%

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

Mordekaiser is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Jarvan IV. Extended games heavily favor Mordekaiser, 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 Mordekaiser reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser

Precision rune tree - Jarvan IV primary runes vs MordekaiserPrecision
Conqueror - best Jarvan IV rune vs MordekaiserTriumph - best Jarvan IV rune vs MordekaiserLegend: Alacrity - best Jarvan IV rune vs MordekaiserCoup de Grace - best Jarvan IV rune vs Mordekaiser
Inspiration rune tree - Jarvan IV secondary runes vs MordekaiserInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Jarvan IV rune vs MordekaiserMagical Footwear - best Jarvan IV rune vs Mordekaiser
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Jarvan IV to press their advantage against Mordekaiser, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Jarvan IV matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.23%1550.956111,85342.7%43.8%
51.37%1461.066113,08458.3%46.5%
51.03%1451.062412,44957.4%46.4%
50.34%1450.955311,91052.2%48.7%
51.11%1350.962712,15851.5%50.8%
40.91%1321.054712,01742.4%39.4%
48.28%1160.959811,63850.0%46.5%
51.89%1060.959512,11958.0%46.4%
55.24%1051.157112,86960.5%51.6%
48.54%1030.961012,43246.9%50.0%
40.00%1001.058712,59738.5%41.0%
45.21%731.167113,06936.0%50.0%
55.56%721.060812,48558.8%52.6%
47.06%681.068212,65846.1%47.6%
52.24%670.959111,86060.0%46.0%
47.69%650.960012,60258.6%38.9%
50.77%650.956611,64459.0%38.5%
50.00%620.961312,50050.0%50.0%
46.30%540.959811,13448.3%44.0%
37.04%541.059611,43733.3%41.7%
50.94%531.064411,98042.9%60.0%
42.31%520.960112,04729.2%53.6%
51.06%471.061912,53845.0%55.6%
53.33%450.965313,56163.2%46.1%
44.44%450.858812,47555.0%36.0%
45.45%441.059913,09835.7%50.0%
58.14%430.953010,83953.9%64.7%
70.00%401.063312,82664.7%73.9%
50.00%360.955012,86646.7%52.4%
32.35%340.959111,86517.6%47.1%
37.50%321.161812,33033.3%42.9%
56.67%301.161612,01357.1%56.3%
42.86%280.864212,41830.8%53.3%
67.86%281.266712,68281.8%58.8%
46.43%280.961811,39260.0%30.8%
57.14%281.156012,61266.7%50.0%
33.33%241.153212,50825.0%41.7%
45.00%201.25109,92154.5%33.3%
47.37%191.572113,19675.0%27.3%
57.89%191.072813,03855.6%60.0%
31.58%191.864612,33214.3%41.7%
42.11%191.053012,21737.5%45.5%
47.37%191.154411,07145.5%50.0%
38.89%181.056611,46557.1%27.3%
27.78%182.359111,38850.0%16.7%
55.56%180.959511,99680.0%25.0%
35.29%171.248311,24150.0%27.3%
52.94%170.959212,23437.5%66.7%
41.18%171.671312,03362.5%22.2%
75.00%161.364214,10350.0%83.3%
40.00%151.954011,11150.0%33.3%
64.29%141.25879,78542.9%85.7%
57.14%141.255711,41640.0%66.7%
61.54%131.775114,34360.0%62.5%
61.54%131.562012,40357.1%66.7%
69.23%133.172711,39233.3%80.0%
30.77%130.966611,95228.6%33.3%
33.33%121.55258,37725.0%50.0%
41.67%121.057213,71333.3%44.4%
63.64%112.578213,672100.0%33.3%
54.55%110.958712,9690.0%66.7%
40.00%102.162511,50950.0%37.5%
60.00%102.566713,51540.0%80.0%
30.00%101.65368,17016.7%50.0%
60.00%101.165814,451100.0%55.6%
70.00%100.643411,87175.0%66.7%
40.00%101.557712,4920.0%80.0%
44.44%91.458712,11275.0%20.0%
44.44%91.554510,68825.0%60.0%
100.00%91.863912,076100.0%100.0%
33.33%90.865810,1280.0%75.0%
37.50%81.865412,6190.0%50.0%
25.00%81.764211,09850.0%16.7%
37.50%81.260211,20650.0%33.3%
14.29%72.35548,49920.0%0.0%
57.14%71.842210,48166.7%50.0%
28.57%72.152011,3950.0%28.6%
50.00%63.081412,99250.0%50.0%
50.00%61.672610,50950.0%50.0%
100.00%61.17229,667100.0%100.0%
50.00%63.657913,760100.0%40.0%
50.00%60.953710,18450.0%50.0%
16.67%61.146011,0950.0%25.0%
33.33%61.847410,73950.0%25.0%
16.67%61.75389,34850.0%0.0%
50.00%61.66428,76633.3%66.7%
66.67%62.058012,23850.0%75.0%
33.33%61.555412,7960.0%40.0%
33.33%61.760310,7650.0%66.7%
40.00%51.472911,834100.0%25.0%
20.00%51.266712,82550.0%0.0%
60.00%52.665215,022100.0%50.0%
20.00%51.759810,2430.0%50.0%
60.00%57.067615,14466.7%50.0%

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Jarvan IV vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Jarvan IV has the advantage against Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser in the late game?

In the late game, Mordekaiser takes over the Jarvan IV vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Mordekaiser scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jarvan IV vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Jarvan IV build against Mordekaiser?

The best Jarvan IV build against Mordekaiser includes Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc, Death's Dance with Mercury's Treads. 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 Mordekaiser?

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

Does Jarvan IV counter Mordekaiser?

Yes, Jarvan IV has a favorable matchup against Mordekaiser with a 63.6% win rate. Jarvan IV strongly counters Mordekaiser in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Jarvan IV against Mordekaiser?

When playing Jarvan IV against Mordekaiser, 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.