Jarvan IVvs Locke
Jarvan IV vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Jarvan IV wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Locke based on 22 games. Jarvan IV holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jarvan IV vs Locke 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.
Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Locke Matchup?
Jarvan IV vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Jarvan IV vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Locke's 36.4%, giving Jarvan IV a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Jarvan IV dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Locke players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jarvan IV leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jarvan IV players can confidently pick into Locke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Locke 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 Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Jarvan IV is favored during the laning phase against Locke, 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.
Best Jarvan IV Build Against Locke
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Locke 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 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jarvan IV vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Jarvan IV87.5%
Locke12.5%Jarvan IV50.0%Locke50.0%Jarvan IV dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 87.5% win rate — a 75.0 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Jarvan IV 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 Locke. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Jarvan IV holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Locke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Jarvan IV Runes Against Locke
Precision
Inspiration
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Jarvan IV to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.25% | 32 | 1.0 | 648 | 13,538 | 58.3% | 55.0% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 1.1 | 695 | 12,917 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 0.9 | 506 | 10,153 | 47.1% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 0.9 | 494 | 10,724 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 1.2 | 690 | 13,969 | 87.5% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 0.8 | 491 | 9,635 | 70.6% | 40.0% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 494 | 11,835 | 16.7% | 62.5% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 0.7 | 623 | 12,743 | 57.1% | 41.7% | |
| 78.95% | 19 | 1.0 | 553 | 12,734 | 100.0% | 63.6% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.1 | 570 | 12,609 | 60.0% | 27.3% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 555 | 11,362 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 0.9 | 487 | 10,996 | 85.7% | 42.9% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 0.8 | 617 | 11,676 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 0.9 | 521 | 12,255 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.0 | 574 | 11,619 | 62.5% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.2 | 621 | 14,199 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.4 | 572 | 12,315 | 83.3% | 42.9% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.1 | 604 | 12,425 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.0 | 658 | 11,572 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.0 | 527 | 9,592 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.5 | 651 | 11,158 | 57.1% | 75.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.2 | 628 | 10,753 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 570 | 11,193 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 634 | 11,475 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 650 | 14,982 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 607 | 11,953 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 652 | 12,744 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 605 | 13,418 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 0.00% | 8 | 0.7 | 553 | 12,643 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.9 | 570 | 9,369 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.0 | 475 | 11,741 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.8 | 539 | 13,154 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.1 | 732 | 13,836 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 474 | 11,370 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 660 | 11,718 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 866 | 12,401 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 614 | 10,820 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.6 | 453 | 13,317 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.7 | 525 | 11,724 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 684 | 14,809 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 641 | 12,729 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 612 | 13,361 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 652 | 15,178 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 0.9 | 669 | 13,935 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
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Jarvan IV vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Jarvan IV do against Locke in League of Legends?
Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Locke matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Locke's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Jarvan IV do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Jarvan IV has the advantage against Locke with a 87.5% win rate versus 12.5%. 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 Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Jarvan IV takes over the Jarvan IV vs Locke 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 Locke matchup?
Jarvan IV wins the matchup against Locke with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.
What is the best Jarvan IV build against Locke?
The best Jarvan IV build against Locke includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Locke?
The best Jarvan IV runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Jarvan IV vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Jarvan IV counter Locke?
Yes, Jarvan IV has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 63.6% win rate. Jarvan IV strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Jarvan IV against Locke?
When playing Jarvan IV against Locke, 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.