Udyr vs Jarvan IV JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Udyr vs Jarvan IV

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Udyr dominates early jungle tempo with faster clears and strong dueling, allowing aggressive pathing and early invades.
Prioritize controlling river and Scuttle vision to limit Jarvan IV's engage angles and gank setups.

Jungle Plan

Start with full clear then look to invade or contest Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority and Jarvan IV's engage combo is on cooldown.
Track Jarvan IV's first gank path and position to counter-gank or punish his jungle camps during cooldown downtime.
Convert early tempo into dragon and Rift Herald control by securing vision and forcing Jarvan IV into reactive plays.

Danger windows

Jarvan IV's level 2-3 with (E)+(Q) ready creates high risk for early river fights or isolated skirmishes.
Avoid 1v1 fights when Udyr is low health after clears and Jarvan IV's engage combo is available.
Objective setups post-level 6 are dangerous if Jarvan IV can trap Udyr with (R) near smite fights without vision.

Early game

Full clear quickly to hit level 3 before Jarvan IV and decide to contest Scuttle or invade based on lane priority.
Avoid fighting Jarvan IV early if his (E)+(Q) combo is up and lanes lack flash or crowd control to assist.
Use Udyr's mobility and dueling to punish Jarvan IV's slower clear or predictable pathing around camps.

Power spikes

Level 2-3 spike: Udyr's empowered stance and clear speed outmatch Jarvan IV's engage window; use this to invade or force fights.
Level 6 spike: (R) adds lockdown, so respect his ultimate when contesting objectives or invading.
First completed item spike: Udyr's dueling and objective control improve, enabling stronger counter-jungling and skirmishes.

Win conditions

Use Udyr's superior clear speed and dueling to control jungle camps and deny Jarvan IV's farming tempo.
Secure early Scuttle and dragon vision to limit Jarvan IV's gank angles and force him into unfavorable fights.
Translate jungle tempo into objective control and lane pressure by coordinating with lanes that have priority to collapse on Jarvan IV or his camps.