Jarvan IV - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Jarvan IVvs Neeko

DFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jarvan IV vs Neeko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Jarvan IV wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Neeko based on 5 games. Neeko wins the early laning phase while Jarvan IV 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 Neeko 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
Neeko - 60.0% win rateNeeko(60.0%)
Jarvan IV - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Jarvan IV
60.0% WR
VS
Neeko vs Jarvan IV matchup - 40.0% win rate
Neeko
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Neeko Matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Neeko matchup
Winner
Jarvan IV
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.1
CS / min
1.1
527
DMG / min
536
10,841
Gold / game
10,215
233
Heal / min
193
963
DMG Mitigated / min
361
0.8
CC / min
1.3
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Jarvan IV vs Neeko Matchup Summary

The Jarvan IV vs Neeko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 40.0%, giving Jarvan IV a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Neeko controls the early laning stage, but Jarvan IV outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Neeko needs to press advantages before Jarvan IV reaches their power spikes, while Jarvan IV should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Jarvan IV leads by 642 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jarvan IV players can confidently pick into Neeko and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Neeko 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 Neeko Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Jarvan IV, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Neeko holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Jarvan IV
1.1Neeko
Jarvan IV and Neeko 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
527Jarvan IV
536Neeko
Damage output is virtually even between Jarvan IV and Neeko, with only 9 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,841Jarvan IV
10,215Neeko
Jarvan IV earns 626 more gold per game than Neeko, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Jarvan IV slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Jarvan IV
1.3Neeko
Neeko provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Jarvan IV, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Neeko coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,196Jarvan IV
554Neeko
Jarvan IV vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 642 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jarvan IV can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Neeko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Neeko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Jarvan IV Build Against Neeko

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Neeko, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Neeko are Sundered Sky, Randuin's Omen and Frozen Heart. 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 Neeko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jarvan IV vs Neeko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV33.3%
Neeko early game win rateNeeko66.7%
Late Game
Jarvan IV
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV100.0%
Neeko late game win rateNeeko0.0%

Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Jarvan IV. This lopsided early game means Neeko can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jarvan IV is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Neeko. Extended games heavily favor Jarvan IV, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Neeko must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Jarvan IV reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Jarvan IV 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 Neeko

Precision rune tree - Jarvan IV primary runes vs NeekoPrecision
Conqueror - best Jarvan IV rune vs NeekoTriumph - best Jarvan IV rune vs NeekoLegend: Alacrity - best Jarvan IV rune vs NeekoCoup de Grace - best Jarvan IV rune vs Neeko
Inspiration rune tree - Jarvan IV secondary runes vs NeekoInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Jarvan IV rune vs NeekoMagical Footwear - best Jarvan IV rune vs Neeko
100.0% WR

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


Jarvan IV matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.18%1101.055712,32147.9%48.4%
50.46%1090.961012,80738.1%58.2%
45.87%1091.060512,18655.6%36.4%
53.26%921.066412,90556.8%50.0%
51.72%871.060913,19663.6%44.4%
39.53%860.957912,03138.1%40.9%
48.72%780.861012,47147.4%50.0%
44.16%771.060212,98553.3%38.3%
61.11%720.960712,98850.0%71.0%
52.38%631.067613,56250.0%53.7%
44.83%580.958711,96050.0%41.2%
41.38%580.964711,91642.9%39.1%
41.82%550.965712,90145.8%38.7%
42.59%540.959412,67845.5%40.6%
59.62%521.065912,23571.4%45.8%
48.00%501.156212,46050.0%45.8%
45.65%460.954912,01043.5%47.8%
39.13%460.862511,93031.8%45.8%
36.96%460.860612,65442.9%32.0%
52.38%421.063312,70861.1%45.8%
41.46%411.163113,22653.3%34.6%
36.59%411.056412,49742.9%30.0%
46.34%411.161211,99654.2%35.3%
64.10%391.062411,65059.1%70.6%
50.00%340.967612,79850.0%50.0%
41.18%340.871212,48241.2%41.2%
55.88%341.163613,38857.1%55.0%
56.67%301.266913,90360.0%53.3%
53.33%301.061711,59840.0%66.7%
55.17%290.960711,86546.7%64.3%
57.14%280.963013,52441.7%68.8%
65.38%261.277113,41641.7%85.7%
57.69%260.864413,45550.0%64.3%
40.00%251.062012,72250.0%33.3%
33.33%241.362710,84333.3%33.3%
41.67%241.178912,82350.0%30.0%
45.83%241.172412,52550.0%42.9%
47.83%231.062111,56138.5%60.0%
52.17%230.868713,02246.1%60.0%
40.91%221.063913,41650.0%30.0%
60.00%200.955811,86163.6%55.6%
55.00%201.055812,67654.5%55.6%
68.42%191.449711,76381.8%50.0%
57.89%191.063513,86160.0%57.1%
68.42%191.162512,53758.3%85.7%
42.11%190.764111,36830.0%55.6%
58.82%171.159912,41357.1%60.0%
35.29%172.152411,30420.0%41.7%
50.00%160.858511,10442.9%55.6%
73.33%150.968010,95375.0%66.7%
57.14%140.882412,91233.3%75.0%
35.71%141.051511,89157.1%14.3%
42.86%141.252411,28244.4%40.0%
50.00%121.65739,92450.0%50.0%
50.00%121.044611,25150.0%50.0%
83.33%121.463513,096100.0%71.4%
54.55%111.672313,22575.0%42.9%
63.64%110.863512,35150.0%80.0%
50.00%101.162111,87850.0%50.0%
70.00%101.462414,4000.0%77.8%
55.56%90.651712,56160.0%50.0%
55.56%91.364611,80366.7%50.0%
55.56%91.964711,34666.7%50.0%
75.00%81.858713,36466.7%80.0%
71.43%72.172811,83450.0%80.0%
57.14%71.65859,15675.0%33.3%
57.14%70.963612,68633.3%75.0%
42.86%72.556412,38250.0%40.0%
50.00%61.650512,719100.0%25.0%
66.67%63.070912,79050.0%75.0%
16.67%62.155510,30333.3%0.0%
50.00%61.54579,982100.0%0.0%
50.00%61.462910,03566.7%33.3%
80.00%51.665812,770100.0%66.7%
60.00%51.152710,84133.3%100.0%
0.00%53.879012,1800.0%0.0%
60.00%50.658413,841100.0%33.3%
80.00%52.172611,86966.7%100.0%
40.00%50.867613,2010.0%50.0%
60.00%53.51,00513,272100.0%0.0%

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Jarvan IV vs Neeko - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Neeko matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Jarvan IV with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Neeko 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 Neeko in the late game?

In the late game, Jarvan IV takes over the Jarvan IV vs Neeko matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Jarvan IV scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jarvan IV vs Neeko matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the matchup against Neeko with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Jarvan IV build against Neeko?

The best Jarvan IV build against Neeko includes Sundered Sky, Randuin's Omen, Frozen Heart 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 Neeko?

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

Does Jarvan IV counter Neeko?

Yes, Jarvan IV has a favorable matchup against Neeko with a 60.0% win rate. Jarvan IV strongly counters Neeko in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Jarvan IV against Neeko?

When playing Jarvan IV against Neeko, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Neeko. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.