Nocturne vs Jarvan IV JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nocturne vs Jarvan IV

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears to hit level 6 on schedule and maintain objective access against Jarvan IV's early gank threat.
Use (R) to punish overextended lanes and create pick opportunities before starting dragons or Rift Herald.
Manage map tempo by tracking Jarvan IV's pathing to avoid multi-lane collapses and counter-gank effectively.

Jungle Plan

Path to lanes where (E)+(Q) engage is on cooldown to counter-invade or force objectives safely.
Fight for river control and first dragon when your lanes have priority and Jarvan IV's engage is unavailable.
Use (R) to cross-map and convert pick pressure into objective advantages, denying Jarvan IV's scaling through tempo.

Danger windows

Respect Jarvan IV's level 2-3 gank power when (E)+(Q) is available and lanes lack flash or crowd control.
Avoid isolated river fights when Jarvan IV's ultimate is up, as he can trap and force committed fights.
Be cautious during low-health clears or forced smite contests where Jarvan IV can capitalize on your cooldowns.

Early game

Start with a full clear route that leads toward your first ultimate target to maximize level 6 timing.
Contest first Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority to avoid Jarvan IV's strong early ganks.
Avoid early river fights unless you have vision and lane support to counter Jarvan IV's engage combo.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to initiate picks on immobile targets and lock Jarvan IV out of smite range during objectives.
Exploit Jarvan IV's level 2-3 window by tracking his early gank pathing and punishing lanes without flash.
Rely on (W) spell shield to block Jarvan IV's engage spells, winning sustained duels when timed correctly.

Win conditions

Convert level 6 pick pressure with (R) into secured dragons and Rift Heralds to snowball map control.
Use efficient full clears and vision control to deny Jarvan IV counter-jungling and force him into reactive plays.
Leverage your dueling strength with (W) spell shield to win skirmishes and maintain objective tempo through mid-game.