
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/
- 50/
- 55/
- 60/
- 65
Cooldown:- 10/
- 9/
- 8/
- 7/
- 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/
- 11/
- 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
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Champion Base Stats
Ability Power:0
Attack Damage:64(3 per level)
Attack Speed: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(5.2 per level)
Magic Resist:32(2.05 per level)
Movement Speed:340
Attack Range:175(175 per level)
Champion Performance Ranking
- Damage to Champions
- Early Game Strength
- Late Game Strength
- Objective Control
- Supportive Strength
- Creep Farming
MetaBot Tips

- Jarvan IV is able to soak a lot of damage, making them much more viable in the frontline taking damage to protect less tanky teammates.
- Jarvan IV tends to have a lower vision score than other champions. Make sure you are working to place wards and clear enemy wards.
- Jarvan IV has a high rate of healing compared to other champions. They may be good at exchanging hit trades in lane or before teamfights since they can recover damage taken very well.
- Jarvan IV has a low base movespeed compared to many other champions. Play back towards your tower in lane, and consider early game boots when fighting skillshot-based laners.
- Jarvan IV has more mana regen than most champions, making their playstyle optimal for aggressive trades in lane.
Top Item Builds
Build Stats:
Magic Resist:35
Movement Speed:50
Attack Damage:270
Health:250
Chainlaced Crushers
1,750
Increases Move Speed and Cooldown Reduction
Item StatsMagic Resist:35
Movement Speed:50
55.17%Win Rate30%Pick RateProfane Hydra
3,200
Item StatsAttack Damage:60
50%Win Rate5%Pick RateSerpent's Fang
2,500
Item StatsAttack Damage:55
50%Win Rate15%Pick RateSerylda's Grudge
3,000
Item StatsAttack Damage:45
52.25%Win Rate70%Pick RateEclipse
2,900
Item StatsAttack Damage:60
50%Win Rate15%Pick RateEdge of Night
3,000
Periodically blocks enemy abilities
Item StatsHealth:250
Attack Damage:50
50.31%Win Rate100%Pick RateOracle Lens
0
Disables nearby invisible wards and traps for a duration
Item Stats76.32%Win Rate40%Pick Rate
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Gameplay Tips
Playing Jarvan IV
- You can use the Dragon Strike / Demacian Standard combo to get out of your own Cataclysm arenas.
- Split your basic attacks on different champions at the beginning of fights to maximize damage.
- Use Demacian Standard as a scouting tool when worried about incoming enemies.
Playing Against Jarvan IV
- Keep out of the path between Jarvan IV and his Demacian Standard to avoid being knocked up in the air.
- Cataclysm's terrain is a frightening force to fight against, but movement abilities can go through it.