Jarvan IV - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Jarvan IVvs Malphite

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jarvan IV vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Jarvan IV wins with a 68.4% win rate (+36.8%) over Malphite based on 19 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 Malphite 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
Malphite - 68.4% win rateMalphite(68.4%)
Jarvan IV - 68.4% win rate in this matchup
Jarvan IV
68.4% WR
VS
Malphite vs Jarvan IV matchup - 31.6% win rate
Malphite
31.6% WR

Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Malphite Matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Jarvan IV
Matches: 19
68.4%
Win Rate
31.6%
1.4
CS / min
1.6
497
DMG / min
520
11,763
Gold / game
11,071
359
Heal / min
188
1,157
DMG Mitigated / min
1,525
0.8
CC / min
0.9
81.8%
Early Game WR
18.2%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Jarvan IV vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Jarvan IV vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 68.4% win rate compared to Malphite's 31.6%, giving Jarvan IV a 36.8 percentage point advantage. Jarvan IV dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malphite players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Malphite leads by 0.3 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jarvan IV players can confidently pick into Malphite and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malphite 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 Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.4Jarvan IV
1.6Malphite
Jarvan IV and Malphite 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
497Jarvan IV
520Malphite
Damage output is virtually even between Jarvan IV and Malphite, with only 23 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
11,763Jarvan IV
11,071Malphite
Jarvan IV earns 692 more gold per game than Malphite, 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
0.9Malphite
Both Jarvan IV and Malphite 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
1,516Jarvan IV
1,713Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Jarvan IV, healing and mitigating 197 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jarvan IV is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jarvan IV, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Jarvan IV Build Against Malphite

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Malphite are Sundered Sky, Frozen Heart 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 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Malphite. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jarvan IV vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jarvan IV
81.8%
+63.6% advantage
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV81.8%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite18.2%
Late Game
Jarvan IV
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV50.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite50.0%

Jarvan IV dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 81.8% win rate — a 63.6 percentage point lead over Malphite. 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 Malphite. 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. Malphite players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jarvan IV Runes Against Malphite

Precision rune tree - Jarvan IV primary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Conqueror - best Jarvan IV rune vs MalphiteTriumph - best Jarvan IV rune vs MalphiteLegend: Alacrity - best Jarvan IV rune vs MalphiteCoup de Grace - best Jarvan IV rune vs Malphite
Inspiration rune tree - Jarvan IV secondary runes vs MalphiteInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Jarvan IV rune vs MalphiteMagical Footwear - best Jarvan IV rune vs Malphite
60.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Jarvan IV to press their advantage against Malphite, 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 Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Malphite matchup with a 68.4% win rate compared to Malphite's 31.6%, a 36.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Jarvan IV has the advantage against Malphite with a 81.8% win rate versus 18.2%. 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 Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Jarvan IV takes over the Jarvan IV vs Malphite 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 Malphite matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the matchup against Malphite with a 68.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 36.8 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Jarvan IV build against Malphite?

The best Jarvan IV build against Malphite includes Sundered Sky, Frozen Heart, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Malphite?

The best Jarvan IV runes against Malphite use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Jarvan IV vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jarvan IV counter Malphite?

Yes, Jarvan IV has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 68.4% win rate. Jarvan IV strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Jarvan IV against Malphite?

When playing Jarvan IV against Malphite, 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.