Jarvan IV - Warrior Prince's Complete Jungle Guide

Jarvan IV - Warrior Prince's Complete Jungle Guide

By Marcus Chen

February 26, 2025 at 08:10 AM

Dragon Strike (Q): Jarvan IV strikes with his lance, dealing physical damage and reducing armor. When combined with Demacian Standard, he dashes to its location and knocks up enemies.

Golden Aegis (W): Creates a temporary shield and slows nearby enemies.

Demacian Standard (E): Places a standard that grants attack speed to nearby allies. Primary combo tool with Q.

Cataclysm (R): Leaps to target enemy champion, creating an impassable arena and dealing physical damage.

Skill Order: E > Q > W/Q > Q > W Max order: Q > E > W

Core Items:

  • Eclipse or Divine Sunderer
  • Black Cleaver
  • Death's Dance
  • Tank items based on enemy composition

Key Combos:

  1. Basic Engage: E-Q-W-R
  2. Extended Combat: E-Q-W-R-AA-AA-AA-Q
  3. Flash Combo: E-Flash-Q for unexpected engagement

Tips:

  • Use E-Q for efficient jungle clearing
  • Position E-Q carefully for guaranteed knockups
  • R can be used defensively to create space
  • Combine with team's AoE abilities for maximum impact

Early Game:

  • Start E for attack speed buff
  • Clear efficiently with E-Q combo
  • Strong level 3 ganker
  • Prioritize lanes with CC

Mid-Late Game:

  • Initiate team fights with E-Q-R combo
  • Peel for carries when needed
  • Split push capable with Demolish
  • Excel at objective control

Counters:

  • Mobile champions who can escape R
  • Tank shredders
  • Champions with displacement abilities

Strengths:

  • Excellent ganking potential
  • Strong engage tools
  • Versatile build paths
  • Good utility for team

Weaknesses:

  • Vulnerable after using combo
  • Relies on team follow-up
  • Can be counterjungled early
  • Ultimate can be escaped by mobile champions

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