Jarvan IV vs Hecarim JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jarvan IV vs Hecarim

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Jarvan IV's strong early gank pressure and reliable engage to create lane leads before Hecarim can leverage his faster clear speed.
Prioritize river control and objective setups to deny Hecarim tempo and force fights where (R) can trap him or his teammates.

Jungle Plan

Path toward lanes with crowd control or immobile carries to maximize gank threat and force Hecarim off camps.
Use early gank tempo to secure first dragon or Rift Herald instead of full clears, denying Hecarim scaling and objective control.
Track Hecarim's pathing and be ready to counter-gank his early pressure, especially around river fights and objectives.

Danger windows

Avoid invading or fighting when (E)+(Q) is on cooldown, as your engage and escape options are limited.
Be cautious during isolated river fights or forced smite contests where Hecarim's speed and fear (E) and (R) can overwhelm you.
Respect lanes without priority that can be quickly collapsed on by Hecarim's fast ganks and counter-ganks.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear that leads to early level 2 or 3 ganks on overextended lanes to force flashes and snowball lanes.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to collapse; otherwise, path around river to avoid risky 1v1s.
Avoid extended isolated duels early, especially if (E)+(Q) combo is down, as Hecarim's speed can punish you.

Power spikes

Level 2-3: Use (E)+(Q) combo to pressure lanes before Hecarim finishes full clear; force flashes and repeat ganks.
Level 6: Use (R) to lock down immobile targets or trap Hecarim during objective fights to secure kills or objectives.
Respect Hecarim's mid-game spike when he gains items and ultimate, increasing his dive threat and mobility.

Win conditions

Convert early gank pressure into lane leads and use numbers advantage to secure dragons, Rift Herald, and dives.
Use (R) to trap Hecarim out of smite range during objective fights, denying him control and securing key objectives.
Maintain vision and track Hecarim's pathing to counter-gank effectively and deny him free farm and tempo advantage.