Jarvan IV vs Kha'Zix JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jarvan IV vs Kha'Zix

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Jarvan IV must leverage early high gank threat and engage tools to create lane leads before Kha'Zix scales with evolved abilities.
Prioritize objective control and river presence to deny Kha'Zix isolated picks and smite fights, using (R) to trap and zone.

Jungle Plan

Path toward lanes with setup or immobile carries to maximize (E)+(Q) engage and force early summoner spells.
Use early gank pressure to snowball lanes, then convert leads into dragon or Rift Herald control before Kha'Zix hits major spikes.
Track Kha'Zix's path and be ready to counter-gank river fights, using (R) to trap him and deny smite access during objective contests.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river or jungle fights early where Kha'Zix can use (R) stealth and (E) resets to burst down targets.
Be cautious contesting objectives without vision as Kha'Zix can pick isolated targets and snowball from kills.
Do not invade or fight when (E)+(Q) is on cooldown, as Jarvan IV's engage and escape are significantly weakened.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear that leads into early gank paths on lanes with crowd control or immobile targets to force flashes.
Fight for first Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority to avoid isolated skirmishes where Kha'Zix excels.
Avoid extended isolated duels early if (E)+(Q) combo is down, as Kha'Zix can punish with resets and burst.

Power spikes

At level 2-3, use (E)+(Q) to pressure overextended lanes and force early flashes, setting up repeat ganks.
At level 6, leverage (R) to lockdown immobile targets and trap Kha'Zix during dives or objective fights.
Respect Kha'Zix's level 6 stealth and evolved abilities by grouping vision and denying isolated targets before fights.

Win conditions

Use early gank pressure and (E)+(Q) engage to create lane leads and force Kha'Zix into defensive play.
Control river vision and use (R) to trap Kha'Zix during dragon and Rift Herald fights, denying his smite and pick potential.
Convert lane advantages into objective control and teamfight initiation, preventing Kha'Zix from isolating targets and scaling into late game.