League of Legends: Everything You Need to Know About Jarvan IV

League of Legends: Everything You Need to Know About Jarvan IV

By Marcus Chen

February 18, 2025 at 08:09 AM

Jarvan IV: Champion Overview

Jarvan IV, the Exemplar of Demacia, is a versatile melee fighter who excels at initiating team fights and locking down priority targets.

Key Abilities:

  • Martial Cadence (Passive): Basic attacks deal bonus physical damage based on the target's current health
  • Dragon Strike (Q): Extends lance to deal damage and reduce armor, can combo with flag for knockup
  • Golden Aegis (W): Slows nearby enemies and grants a shield that increases per champion hit
  • Demacian Standard (E): Throws a flag that grants attack speed to nearby allies
  • Cataclysm (R): Leaps to target enemy champion, creating impassable terrain around them

Combat Style:

  • Excels at initiating fights with EQ combo
  • Strong ganking potential with flag-and-drag combo
  • Can lock down priority targets with ultimate
  • Provides team utility through armor shred and attack speed buff

Core Strengths:

  • Powerful early game ganks
  • Strong team fight initiation
  • Flexible build paths (can go damage or tank)
  • Good mix of damage and utility

Primary Role: Jungle Secondary Role: Top Lane Damage Type: Physical

Purchase Cost:

  • 3150 Blue Essence
  • 790 RP

Jarvan IV is particularly effective at initiating team fights and ganking lanes with his signature EQ combo, making him a reliable pick for both solo queue and competitive play. His versatile kit allows him to be built either as a damage dealer or tank, adapting to team needs.

Jarvan IV

Jarvan IV

Note: Abilities and stats are subject to change with game updates.

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