Jarvan IV vs Nasus JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jarvan IV vs Nasus

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Jarvan IV's early game pressure and strong level 2-3 ganks to disrupt Nasus's slow scaling and deny him free stacks.
Prioritize early river control and objective setup to leverage Jarvan IV's engage and objective control over Nasus's low early game agency.

Jungle Plan

Path to lanes with crowd control or immobile carries to maximize gank threat and force Nasus's lanes to use summoners early.
Use early gank tempo to secure first dragon or Rift Herald instead of full clears, denying Nasus safe scaling time.
Track Nasus's jungle position and counter-gank when he attempts to pressure lanes before he reaches key scaling thresholds.

Danger windows

Avoid invading or fighting when (E)+(Q) combo is on cooldown, as escape and engage are significantly weaker.
Be cautious contesting isolated river fights if nearby lanes lack priority to collapse.
Respect Nasus's power spike around 15-20 minutes when his stacks and (R) make him a dangerous duelist and objective threat.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear that allows reaching level 3 quickly to threaten early ganks on overextended lanes.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority and can help secure or collapse on Nasus.
Avoid extended fights without (E)+(Q) combo ready to maintain escape and engage options against Nasus's slow but durable kit.

Power spikes

Level 2-3: Use (E)+(Q) combo to gank and force flashes, snowballing lanes before Nasus finishes his first clear.
Level 6: Use (R) to trap Nasus or his laners, locking them out of objectives or securing kills.
Respect Nasus's level 6 (R) and high (Q) stacks timing by avoiding extended fights where he can outlast you.

Win conditions

Convert early gank pressure into lane priority and secure dragons and Rift Herald to snowball map control.
Use (R) to trap Nasus during objective fights, denying him smite access and forcing unfavorable skirmishes.
Deny Nasus free farm by invading his jungle camps when lanes have priority, delaying his scaling and forcing him into risky fights.