Trundle vs Jarvan IV JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Trundle vs Jarvan IV

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Trundle's superior dueling and invade resistance to contest Jarvan IV's early river presence and camps.
Focus on converting Trundle's strong objective control and stat-steal into denying Jarvan IV scaling and map tempo.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize invading Jarvan IV after tracking his first clear and when lanes have priority to support.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes can move first and pillar can trap Jarvan IV or his laners.
Use pillar (E) to trap Jarvan IV near objectives or narrow exits to force fights or deny smite access.

Danger windows

Jarvan IV's level 2-3 engage combo (E)+(Q) creates high risk for early ganks and invades; avoid isolated river fights then.
When (R) is available, be cautious near objective pits and avoid overextending without vision.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights put Trundle at risk if Jarvan IV can trap him with (R) terrain lockdown.

Early game

Start with a path that leads to early river Scuttle contest where Trundle can leverage his dueling power.
Avoid fighting Jarvan IV if his (E)+(Q) engage combo is available and lanes lack priority to follow.
Prioritize clearing camps near lanes with strong pillar gank angles to set up counter-ganks and invade opportunities.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) on Jarvan IV or his frontline allies to drain resistances and turn duels in your favor.
First completed dueling item increases Trundle's ability to force extended fights and pressure side lanes.
Jarvan IV's level 2-3 (E)+(Q) combo is a gank threat; respect this window by avoiding isolated fights without lane support.

Win conditions

Convert Trundle's early dueling and invade resistance into denying Jarvan IV jungle camps and Scuttle control.
Use (E) pillar to isolate Jarvan IV or his laners during objective fights, securing dragons and Rift Herald.
Force extended duels inside (W) and use (R) on durable targets to snowball leads and pressure side lanes for tower damage.