Zed vs Jarvan IV JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zed vs Jarvan IV

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Zed's jungle pathing should focus on fast clears and punishing Jarvan IV's early gank attempts to deny his high early pressure.
This matchup is a snowball contest where Zed must leverage superior burst and mobility to outpace Jarvan IV's objective control and engage threat.
Prioritize vision and river control to avoid Jarvan IV's strong ganks and to contest key objectives safely.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize pathing to lanes with low enemy flash cooldowns to maximize gank threat and snowball potential.
Track Jarvan IV's jungle position and be ready to counter-gank when he commits with (E)+(Q) to his ganks.
Use superior burst and mobility to invade Jarvan IV after he uses his engage combo, denying his camps and forcing resets.

Danger windows

Jarvan IV's level 2-3 (E)+(Q) combo creates strong early gank threats; avoid overextending lanes without vision during this window.
Be cautious contesting Scuttle or river fights when (R) is available, as he can trap you and force unfavorable skirmishes.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights near objectives are risky; back off if Jarvan IV's engage combo is ready and lanes lack priority.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear to hit level 3 quickly and unlock your full combo for safer counter-ganks.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority and (E)+(Q) engage is on cooldown.
Avoid extended fights early if Jarvan IV has (E)+(Q) ready, as his engage and knockup can punish aggressive clears.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your (W)+(E)+(Q) combo, allowing guaranteed burst trades and safer invades; use this to pressure Jarvan IV before he can gank.
Level 6 grants (R) for lethal all-ins and escape; coordinate ganks and invades around its availability to maximize kill potential.
First lethality item completion significantly boosts your burst, enabling you to contest objectives and force Jarvan IV off camps more confidently.

Win conditions

Convert early level 3 and 6 power spikes into aggressive invades and counter-ganks to deny Jarvan IV farm and objective control.
Use superior burst and mobility to secure kills on isolated targets, then leverage lane priority to take dragons and Rift Herald.
Maintain vision control around river and objectives to punish Jarvan IV's engage attempts and force him into reactive play.