Jarvan IV - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Jarvan IVvs Nautilus

FFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jarvan IV vs Nautilus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Jarvan IV wins with a 64.3% win rate (+28.6%) over Nautilus based on 14 games. Nautilus 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 Nautilus 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.

Compare against an opponent
Jarvan IV - 64.3% win rate in this matchup
Jarvan IV
64.3% WR
VS
Nautilus vs Jarvan IV matchup - 35.7% win rate
Nautilus
35.7% WR

Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Nautilus Matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Nautilus matchup
Winner
Jarvan IV
Matches: 14
64.3%
Win Rate
35.7%
1.2
CS / min
1.0
587
DMG / min
391
9,785
Gold / game
8,523
141
Heal / min
89
889
DMG Mitigated / min
1,431
1.0
CC / min
2.4
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
85.7%
Late Game WR
14.3%

Jarvan IV vs Nautilus Matchup Summary

The Jarvan IV vs Nautilus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 64.3% win rate compared to Nautilus's 35.7%, giving Jarvan IV a 28.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nautilus controls the early laning stage, but Jarvan IV outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nautilus 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 Nautilus leads by 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jarvan IV players can confidently pick into Nautilus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nautilus 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 Nautilus Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
1.2Jarvan IV
1.0Nautilus
Jarvan IV and Nautilus 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
587Jarvan IV
391Nautilus
Jarvan IV heavily out-damages Nautilus by 196 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nautilus should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Jarvan IV's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,785Jarvan IV
8,523Nautilus
Jarvan IV generates a commanding 1,262 more gold per game than Nautilus. This substantial economic advantage means Jarvan IV consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nautilus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Jarvan IV
2.4Nautilus
Nautilus brings significantly more crowd control than Jarvan IV, with 1.4 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Nautilus far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Jarvan IV should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,030Jarvan IV
1,520Nautilus
Nautilus vastly out-sustains Jarvan IV, healing and mitigating 491 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nautilus 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 Nautilus

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nautilus, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Nautilus are Voltaic Cyclosword, Sundered Sky and Umbral Glaive. 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 Nautilus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jarvan IV vs Nautilus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nautilus
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV42.9%
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus57.1%
Late Game
Jarvan IV
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV85.7%
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus14.3%

Nautilus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Jarvan IV. This lopsided early game means Nautilus 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 85.7% win rate — 71.4 points above Nautilus. 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: Nautilus 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 Nautilus

Domination rune tree - Jarvan IV primary runes vs NautilusDomination
Electrocute - best Jarvan IV rune vs NautilusSudden Impact - best Jarvan IV rune vs NautilusGrisly Mementos - best Jarvan IV rune vs NautilusRelentless Hunter - best Jarvan IV rune vs Nautilus
Inspiration rune tree - Jarvan IV secondary runes vs NautilusInspiration
Cash Back - best Jarvan IV rune vs NautilusCosmic Insight - best Jarvan IV rune vs Nautilus
100.0% WR

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


Jarvan IV matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.23%1550.956111,85342.7%43.8%
51.37%1461.066113,08458.3%46.5%
51.03%1451.062412,44957.4%46.4%
50.34%1450.955311,91052.2%48.7%
51.11%1350.962712,15851.5%50.8%
40.91%1321.054712,01742.4%39.4%
48.28%1160.959811,63850.0%46.5%
51.89%1060.959512,11958.0%46.4%
55.24%1051.157112,86960.5%51.6%
48.54%1030.961012,43246.9%50.0%
40.00%1001.058712,59738.5%41.0%
45.21%731.167113,06936.0%50.0%
55.56%721.060812,48558.8%52.6%
47.06%681.068212,65846.1%47.6%
52.24%670.959111,86060.0%46.0%
47.69%650.960012,60258.6%38.9%
50.77%650.956611,64459.0%38.5%
50.00%620.961312,50050.0%50.0%
46.30%540.959811,13448.3%44.0%
37.04%541.059611,43733.3%41.7%
50.94%531.064411,98042.9%60.0%
42.31%520.960112,04729.2%53.6%
51.06%471.061912,53845.0%55.6%
53.33%450.965313,56163.2%46.1%
44.44%450.858812,47555.0%36.0%
45.45%441.059913,09835.7%50.0%
58.14%430.953010,83953.9%64.7%
70.00%401.063312,82664.7%73.9%
50.00%360.955012,86646.7%52.4%
32.35%340.959111,86517.6%47.1%
37.50%321.161812,33033.3%42.9%
56.67%301.161612,01357.1%56.3%
42.86%280.864212,41830.8%53.3%
67.86%281.266712,68281.8%58.8%
46.43%280.961811,39260.0%30.8%
57.14%281.156012,61266.7%50.0%
33.33%241.153212,50825.0%41.7%
45.00%201.25109,92154.5%33.3%
47.37%191.572113,19675.0%27.3%
57.89%191.072813,03855.6%60.0%
31.58%191.864612,33214.3%41.7%
42.11%191.053012,21737.5%45.5%
47.37%191.154411,07145.5%50.0%
38.89%181.056611,46557.1%27.3%
27.78%182.359111,38850.0%16.7%
55.56%180.959511,99680.0%25.0%
35.29%171.248311,24150.0%27.3%
52.94%170.959212,23437.5%66.7%
41.18%171.671312,03362.5%22.2%
75.00%161.364214,10350.0%83.3%
40.00%151.954011,11150.0%33.3%
64.29%141.25879,78542.9%85.7%
57.14%141.255711,41640.0%66.7%
61.54%131.775114,34360.0%62.5%
61.54%131.562012,40357.1%66.7%
69.23%133.172711,39233.3%80.0%
30.77%130.966611,95228.6%33.3%
33.33%121.55258,37725.0%50.0%
41.67%121.057213,71333.3%44.4%
63.64%112.578213,672100.0%33.3%
54.55%110.958712,9690.0%66.7%
40.00%102.162511,50950.0%37.5%
60.00%102.566713,51540.0%80.0%
30.00%101.65368,17016.7%50.0%
60.00%101.165814,451100.0%55.6%
70.00%100.643411,87175.0%66.7%
40.00%101.557712,4920.0%80.0%
44.44%91.458712,11275.0%20.0%
44.44%91.554510,68825.0%60.0%
100.00%91.863912,076100.0%100.0%
33.33%90.865810,1280.0%75.0%
37.50%81.865412,6190.0%50.0%
25.00%81.764211,09850.0%16.7%
37.50%81.260211,20650.0%33.3%
14.29%72.35548,49920.0%0.0%
57.14%71.842210,48166.7%50.0%
28.57%72.152011,3950.0%28.6%
50.00%63.081412,99250.0%50.0%
50.00%61.672610,50950.0%50.0%
100.00%61.17229,667100.0%100.0%
50.00%63.657913,760100.0%40.0%
50.00%60.953710,18450.0%50.0%
16.67%61.146011,0950.0%25.0%
33.33%61.847410,73950.0%25.0%
16.67%61.75389,34850.0%0.0%
50.00%61.66428,76633.3%66.7%
66.67%62.058012,23850.0%75.0%
33.33%61.555412,7960.0%40.0%
33.33%61.760310,7650.0%66.7%
40.00%51.472911,834100.0%25.0%
20.00%51.266712,82550.0%0.0%
60.00%52.665215,022100.0%50.0%
20.00%51.759810,2430.0%50.0%
60.00%57.067615,14466.7%50.0%

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Jarvan IV vs Nautilus - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Nautilus matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to Nautilus's 35.7%, a 28.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Nautilus has the advantage against Jarvan IV with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Nautilus 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 Nautilus in the late game?

In the late game, Jarvan IV takes over the Jarvan IV vs Nautilus matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to 14.3%. Jarvan IV scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jarvan IV vs Nautilus matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 64.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 28.6 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Jarvan IV build against Nautilus?

The best Jarvan IV build against Nautilus includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Sundered Sky, Umbral Glaive with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Nautilus?

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

Does Jarvan IV counter Nautilus?

Yes, Jarvan IV has a favorable matchup against Nautilus with a 64.3% win rate. Jarvan IV strongly counters Nautilus in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Jarvan IV against Nautilus?

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