Locke vs Jarvan IV JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Locke vs Jarvan IV JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use your mark setup with to create skirmish windows before committing with resets.
Exploit Jarvan IV's moderate clear speed by invading when his engage combo + is down.
Prioritize punishing Jarvan's early ganks by tracking his path and counter-ganking lanes with poor flash or mobility.

Jungle Plan

Path to lanes with vulnerable targets and force Jarvan IV to burn his engage before committing.
Use your mark stacking and resets to punish Jarvan's cooldown windows after failed ganks.
Prioritize objective control by using vision and counter-ganks to deny Jarvan access to dragons and Rift Herald.

Danger windows

Respect Jarvan's level 2-3 power spike when + enables strong early ganks.
Avoid isolated river fights when Jarvan's ultimate is available to trap you.
Be cautious after using without securing a takedown, as you lose reset and chase potential.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 3 and unlock your full combo before contesting river.
Avoid early river fights if Jarvan IV has + ready to engage.
Look to contest Scuttle only when your nearby lanes have priority and Jarvan's engage combo is on cooldown.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full combo with , , and for strong skirmishes.
Level 6 empowers your execute with , letting you finish low-health targets from range.
First assassin or AP item completion amplifies your mark consumption and execute potential, increasing kill pressure.

Win conditions

Convert jungle tempo into objectives by punishing Jarvan's engage cooldowns and securing dragons or Rift Herald.
Use your mark stacking and resets to chain kills and snowball lanes with poor escape tools.
Deny Jarvan's frontline initiation by counter-ganking and forcing him out of key objective fights with vision control.

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