Jarvan IV the Exemplar of Demacia
Prince Jarvan, scion of the Lightshield dynasty, is heir apparent to the throne of Demacia. Raised to be a paragon of his nation's greatest virtues, he is forced to balance the heavy expectations placed upon him with his own desire to fight on the front lines. Jarvan inspires his troops with his fearsome courage and selfless determination, raising his family's colors high and revealing his true strength as a future leader of his people.
Martial Cadence
Jarvan's first basic attack on an enemy deals bonus physical damage based on their current Health. This effect cannot occur again on the same enemy for a few seconds.
Dragon Strike
Jarvan IV extends his lance, dealing physical damage and lowering the Armor of enemies in its path. Additionally, this will pull Jarvan to his Demacian Standard, knocking up enemies in his path.
Cost:- 45/
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- 55/
- 60/
- 65
Cooldown:- 10/
- 9/
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- 6
Range:- 770
Golden Aegis
Jarvan IV calls upon the ancient kings of Demacia to shield him from harm and slow surrounding enemies.
Cost:- 30
Cooldown:- 9
Range:- 625
Demacian Standard
Jarvan IV carries the pride of Demacia, passively granting him bonus Attack Speed. Activating Demacian Standard allows Jarvan IV to place a Demacian flag that deals magic damage on impact and grants Attack Speed to nearby allied champions.
Cost:- 55
Cooldown:- 12/
- 12/
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- 11/
- 10
Range:- 860
Cataclysm
Jarvan IV heroically leaps into battle at a target with such force that he terraforms the surrounding area to create an arena around them. Nearby enemies are damaged at the moment of impact.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 120/
- 105/
- 90
Range:- 650
- Fighter,
- Tank
Patch 26.1 Jarvan IV Changes
Quick overview of Jarvan IV's optimal setup in League of Legends. Jarvan IV's top build includes Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Sundered Sky, Frozen Heart, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste for maximum effectiveness. Jarvan IV performs well against Sylas, Shaco, Graves but struggles against Malphite, Lillia, Shyvana.
- Jarvan IV's Top Build
- Jarvan IV's Best Runes
- Jarvan IV's Top Matchups
- Jarvan IV's Counters
Jarvan IV's base statistics in League of Legends. Jarvan IV has 640 base health, 64 attack damage, 36 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Jarvan IV's stats is crucial for maximizing Jarvan IV's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Jarvan IV's stats against other champions to see how Jarvan IV ranks.
AP:0
AD:64(3 per level)
AS:0(2.5 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:300(55 per level)
Mana Regen:6(0.45 per level)
Health:640(104 per level)
Health Regen:8(0.7 per level)
Armor:36(4.6 per level)
MR:32(2.05 per level)
Speed:340
Attack Range:175(175 per level)
Jarvan IV Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Jarvan IV Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 53.85% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 45.51% in 35 minute games. Understanding Jarvan IV Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Jarvan IV's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 76.2%, Late Game: 11.6%, Objective Control: 48.5%, Supportive Strength: 66.0%, Creep Farming: 13.9%, Damage: 16.3%. These percentile rankings show how Jarvan IV compares to other champions in each category.
Champions similar to Jarvan IV include Naafiri, Volibear, Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Jarvan IV in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Jarvan IV, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
Jarvan IV maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (47.0%) to Diamond (48.2%). This stability, with only a 1.3% variance, indicates that Jarvan IV has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Jarvan IV's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (47.0%), Bronze (48.1%), Silver (47.5%), Gold (48.2%), Platinum (50.1%)) shows that Jarvan IV provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Jarvan IV a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Jarvan IV's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Jarvan IV knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.
When to Pick Jarvan IV
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Sylas and Shaco
- Optimal rune setup achieves 62.5% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Malphite (35.0% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Jarvan IV into favorable matchups like Sylas where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Inspiration rune setup for a $62.5% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Jarvan IV Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Jarvan IV in League of Legends?
Jarvan IV is currently D tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Jarvan IV ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Jarvan IV's win rate?
Jarvan IV has a 49.24% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Jarvan IV's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Jarvan IV?
Champions similar to Jarvan IV include Naafiri, Volibear, and Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Jarvan IV in League of Legends.
How does Jarvan IV perform during different match durations?
Jarvan IV's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Jarvan IV's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Jarvan IV's performance at different game lengths.