Jarvan IV - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Jarvan IVvs Vi

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

Jarvan IV vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Vi wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Jarvan IV based on 22 games. Vi 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 Vi 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 - 45.5% win rate in this matchup
Jarvan IV
45.5% WR
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Vi vs Jarvan IV matchup - 54.5% win rate
Vi
54.5% WR

Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Vi Matchup?

Vi wins the Jarvan IV vs Vi matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 22
45.5%
Win Rate
54.5%
0.8
CS / min
1.0
591
DMG / min
539
11,340
Gold / game
11,876
341
Heal / min
328
1,483
DMG Mitigated / min
1,219
0.9
CC / min
1.0
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Jarvan IV vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Jarvan IV vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 45.5%, giving Vi a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vi controls the early laning stage, but Jarvan IV outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vi 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 CS, where Vi leads by 0.2 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi 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 Vi 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 Vi Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
0.8Jarvan IV
1.0Vi
Jarvan IV and Vi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
591Jarvan IV
539Vi
Jarvan IV deals 52 more champion damage per minute than Vi. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Vi choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Jarvan IV's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,340Jarvan IV
11,876Vi
Vi earns 536 more gold per game than Jarvan IV, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Vi slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Jarvan IV
1.0Vi
Both Jarvan IV and Vi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,824Jarvan IV
1,547Vi
Jarvan IV vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 277 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jarvan IV can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Jarvan IV Build Against Vi

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Vi, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Vi 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jarvan IV vs Vi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV40.0%
Vi early game win rateVi60.0%
Late Game
Jarvan IV
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV50.0%
Vi late game win rateVi50.0%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Jarvan IV. This lopsided early game means Vi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Jarvan IV at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Vi. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Vi has the edge early, but Jarvan IV gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Jarvan IV Runes Against Vi

Precision rune tree - Jarvan IV primary runes vs ViPrecision
Conqueror - best Jarvan IV rune vs ViTriumph - best Jarvan IV rune vs ViLegend: Alacrity - best Jarvan IV rune vs ViCoup de Grace - best Jarvan IV rune vs Vi
Domination rune tree - Jarvan IV secondary runes vs ViDomination
Relentless Hunter - best Jarvan IV rune vs ViSudden Impact - best Jarvan IV rune vs Vi
50.0% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Jarvan IV the best tools to compete against Vi 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 Vi - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Vi wins the Jarvan IV vs Vi matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

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

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Jarvan IV with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Vi 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 Vi in the late game?

In the late game, Jarvan IV takes over the Jarvan IV vs Vi matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Jarvan IV scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jarvan IV vs Vi matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Jarvan IV with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.

What is the best Jarvan IV build against Vi?

The best Jarvan IV build against Vi includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Vi?

The best Jarvan IV runes against Vi use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Jarvan IV vs Vi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jarvan IV counter Vi?

No, Jarvan IV struggles against Vi with only a 45.5% win rate. Vi has the advantage in this matchup. Jarvan IV players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vi's lead.

How do I play Jarvan IV against Vi?

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