Jarvan IV - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Jarvan IVvs Talon

BFighterTank
Patch26.13
Matches9,048,502
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 15, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jarvan IV vs Talon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Talon wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Jarvan IV based on 10 games. Talon 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 Talon 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.

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Jarvan IV - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Jarvan IV
40.0% WR
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Talon vs Jarvan IV matchup - 60.0% win rate
Talon
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Talon Matchup?

Talon wins the Jarvan IV vs Talon matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 10
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.0
CS / min
1.3
608
DMG / min
939
13,426
Gold / game
16,987
355
Heal / min
511
1,626
DMG Mitigated / min
734
0.8
CC / min
0.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Jarvan IV vs Talon Matchup Summary

The Jarvan IV vs Talon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 40.0%, giving Talon a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Talon controls the early laning stage, but Jarvan IV outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Talon 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 crowd control, where Jarvan IV leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon has a strong advantage in this matchup. Jarvan IV players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Talon overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jarvan IV vs Talon Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.0Jarvan IV
1.3Talon
Jarvan IV and Talon farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
608Jarvan IV
939Talon
Talon heavily out-damages Jarvan IV by 331 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 Talon's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,426Jarvan IV
16,987Talon
Talon generates a commanding 3,561 more gold per game than Jarvan IV. This substantial economic advantage means Talon consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Jarvan IV should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Jarvan IV
0.3Talon
Jarvan IV provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Talon, 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
1,981Jarvan IV
1,245Talon
Jarvan IV vastly out-sustains Talon, healing and mitigating 736 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jarvan IV can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Talon is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Talon, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Jarvan IV Build Against Talon

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Talon, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Talon are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Jarvan IV an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Talon. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jarvan IV vs Talon matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV0.0%
Talon early game win rateTalon100.0%
Late Game
Jarvan IV
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV57.1%
Talon late game win rateTalon42.9%

Talon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Jarvan IV. This lopsided early game means Talon 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Talon. 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: Talon 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 Talon

Precision rune tree - Jarvan IV primary runes vs TalonPrecision
Conqueror - best Jarvan IV rune vs TalonTriumph - best Jarvan IV rune vs TalonLegend: Alacrity - best Jarvan IV rune vs TalonCoup de Grace - best Jarvan IV rune vs Talon
Inspiration rune tree - Jarvan IV secondary runes vs TalonInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Jarvan IV rune vs TalonMagical Footwear - best Jarvan IV rune vs Talon
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Jarvan IV the best tools to compete against Talon in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Jarvan IV matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.23%521.163512,50341.7%46.4%
50.00%440.951811,11747.4%52.0%
58.14%431.170112,25047.8%70.0%
56.41%390.851210,39048.1%75.0%
41.67%361.154012,30923.5%57.9%
62.86%351.066912,87366.7%60.0%
31.25%320.853010,90130.8%31.6%
65.52%290.851710,65468.4%60.0%
46.43%280.959712,06453.9%40.0%
64.00%251.157912,93780.0%53.3%
48.00%250.961312,38854.5%42.9%
69.57%231.061213,41575.0%63.6%
45.45%220.859111,34040.0%50.0%
40.00%201.056110,86036.4%44.4%
55.00%201.170912,35358.3%50.0%
63.16%191.264911,45763.6%62.5%
52.63%191.062711,52060.0%44.4%
47.37%191.061211,61650.0%44.4%
70.59%170.951111,36987.5%55.6%
52.94%171.661012,62671.4%40.0%
52.94%170.952712,57050.0%54.5%
62.50%161.162910,33555.6%71.4%
40.00%151.161911,61014.3%62.5%
53.33%151.157812,04555.6%50.0%
71.43%141.376313,34666.7%75.0%
64.29%141.05249,79654.5%100.0%
46.15%131.159612,38633.3%57.1%
38.46%130.967113,66225.0%44.4%
75.00%121.067913,11975.0%75.0%
25.00%121.050212,54533.3%22.2%
33.33%120.852212,03642.9%20.0%
63.64%110.964211,20180.0%50.0%
54.55%111.065911,68366.7%40.0%
50.00%101.048712,33840.0%60.0%
40.00%101.060813,4260.0%57.1%
40.00%100.849112,00850.0%33.3%
70.00%101.266214,56366.7%71.4%
22.22%91.058410,97033.3%16.7%
62.50%81.384212,03366.7%60.0%
57.14%70.966713,01250.0%66.7%
71.43%71.759214,25350.0%80.0%
28.57%71.157012,67533.3%25.0%
50.00%63.459412,7700.0%50.0%
66.67%60.971413,02250.0%75.0%
50.00%61.35488,88850.0%50.0%
50.00%60.963712,483100.0%40.0%
50.00%60.752511,72433.3%66.7%
33.33%60.855111,50866.7%0.0%
40.00%51.048910,8600.0%100.0%
40.00%51.048010,6270.0%66.7%
20.00%51.455611,8110.0%25.0%
80.00%51.456513,024100.0%50.0%
60.00%50.873612,1570.0%75.0%
20.00%51.64507,53950.0%0.0%
60.00%51.651912,21466.7%50.0%
100.00%50.763013,495100.0%100.0%
40.00%51.064915,219100.0%25.0%
0.00%51.661114,6690.0%0.0%
20.00%52.068212,343100.0%0.0%
33.33%30.966913,9350.0%50.0%

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Jarvan IV vs Talon - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Talon wins the Jarvan IV vs Talon matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

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

In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Jarvan IV with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Talon 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 Talon in the late game?

In the late game, Jarvan IV takes over the Jarvan IV vs Talon matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Jarvan IV scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jarvan IV vs Talon matchup?

Talon wins the matchup against Jarvan IV with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Jarvan IV build against Talon?

The best Jarvan IV build against Talon includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Talon?

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

Does Jarvan IV counter Talon?

No, Jarvan IV struggles against Talon with only a 40.0% win rate. Talon has the advantage in this matchup. Jarvan IV players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Talon's lead.

How do I play Jarvan IV against Talon?

When playing Jarvan IV against Talon, play cautiously and avoid Talon's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Talon in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.