Kha'Zix vs Jarvan IV JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jarvan IV

Kha'Zix vs Jarvan IV

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Focus on isolating Jarvan IV in jungle or river skirmishes to leverage your superior dueling and burst damage.
Prioritize vision control around objectives to create picks and avoid grouped fights where Jarvan IV excels as an engage frontline.

Jungle Plan

Use pathing to approach isolated jungle entrances and river areas for picks before major objectives.
Track Jarvan IV's early ganks and be ready to counter-gank when his (E)+(Q) engage is used or on cooldown.
Prioritize dragon and Rift Herald setups after securing vision and removing Jarvan IV's isolated access to objectives.

Danger windows

Be cautious invading or contesting Scuttle when (E)+(Q) combo is available and lanes lack priority.
Avoid isolated river fights or jungle entrances where Jarvan IV can trap you with (R) or follow up engages.
Watch for forced smite fights near objectives where Jarvan IV's lockdown and frontline presence can outlast you.

Early game

Start with a clear that allows you to path toward isolated camps or lanes where Jarvan IV is less likely to collapse.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority and Jarvan IV's engage combo (E)+(Q) is on cooldown.
Avoid early fights without fog or lane priority as Jarvan IV's level 2-3 gank threat is high and can punish overextensions.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) stealth to reposition and pick off isolated targets before Jarvan IV can lock you down with (R).
After your first damage item, invade and punish Jarvan IV's camps when lanes cannot collapse quickly.
Respect Jarvan IV's level 2-3 power spike where his (E)+(Q) engage grants strong gank potential; avoid overextending without vision.

Win conditions

Convert isolated kills and vision control into securing dragons and Rift Heralds by denying Jarvan IV access.
Use fog and evolved (E) resets to outmaneuver Jarvan IV and counter-jungle camps safely.
Snowball through picks to pressure lanes, forcing Jarvan IV into grouped fights where your isolation damage is less effective.