Jarvan IV vs Udyr JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jarvan IV vs Udyr

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Jarvan IV must leverage early gank pressure and engage tools to disrupt Udyr's faster clear tempo and control of river objectives.
Prioritize creating lane leads and converting them into dragon and Rift Herald control to offset Udyr's strong mid-game dueling and objective tempo.

Jungle Plan

Use early gank tempo to pressure lanes and secure first dragon or Herald instead of full clears.
Invade or counter-invade only when lane priority and vision control guarantee safe river access.
Track Udyr's camp respawns and be ready to counter-gank his early pressure, using (R) to trap him in objective fights or skirmishes.

Danger windows

Avoid fighting Udyr in isolated river skirmishes without lane support, as his mobility and stun make him dangerous.
Do not contest objectives if Udyr has lane priority and vision control, increasing risk of losing smite fights.
Be cautious when (E)+(Q) is on cooldown, as Jarvan IV loses engage and escape options against Udyr's dueling pressure.

Early game

Start pathing toward lanes with crowd control or immobile carries for level 2 or 3 ganks to force Udyr onto the back foot.
Contest first Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority to avoid Udyr's fast clear and strong dueling.
Avoid extended early fights without (E)+(Q) combo ready, as Udyr's dueling and mobility can punish Jarvan IV when engage tools are down.

Power spikes

Level 2-3: Use (E)+(Q) to gank overextended lanes and force flashes, setting up repeat ganks.
Level 6: Use (R) to lock Udyr or immobile targets in terrain, securing kills or objective control.
Udyr's power spike is his fast clear and dueling; respect his ability to invade early and contest camps with superior tempo.

Win conditions

Convert early gank pressure into lane leads and secure dragons and Rift Herald to deny Udyr tempo.
Use (R) to trap Udyr during objective fights, preventing his smite and forcing favorable team engagements.
Prioritize tracking Udyr's pathing to counter-jungle safely and deny his fast clear tempo, slowing his mid-game power spike.