Skins
Counters
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
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.
Passive
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.
Q
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.
R (Ultimate)
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.
W
Golden Aegis
Jarvan IV calls upon the ancient kings of Demacia to shield him from harm and slow surrounding enemies.
Playing As 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.
Lore
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.
About 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.
How to Play Jarvan IV
Playing Jarvan IVeffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a fighter, Jarvan IV benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- 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.
Jarvan IV Counters and Matchups
Jarvan IV's toughest matchup this patch is Sett. Conversely, Jarvan IV performs strongly into Vayne.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Jarvan IV
Riot rates Jarvan IV's difficulty at 5/10. Jarvan IV sits in the middle range — approachable, but with enough depth to reward practice.