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Jarvan IV

the Exemplar of Demacia

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Jarvan IV

the Exemplar of Demacia

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All About Jarvan IV

Champion Overview

Jarvan IV, the Exemplar of Demacia, is a powerful diver/fighter/tank champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in jungle of Summoner's Rift. First released on 2011-03-01 during Patch 1.0.0.112, Jarvan IV has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 14 unique skins available, Jarvan IV offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Jarvan IV has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Jarvan IV brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Champion Stats

BE Cost: 1575 BE

RP Cost: 790 RP

Role: Diver, Fighter, Tank

Damage: Physical

Attack: Melee

Resource: Mana

Champion ID: 59

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Gameplay Style

Jarvan IV is primarily played as a diver/fighter/tank, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in the jungle. Since their release in Patch 1.0.0.112, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Jarvan IV's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Jarvan IV requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against opponents by absorbing damage and disrupting enemy formations with CC.

Jarvan IV's Story

Prince Jarvan, scion of the Lightshield dynasty, is heir apparent to the throne of Demacia. Raised to be a paragon of his nation's greatest virtues, he is forced to balance the heavy expectations placed upon him with his own desire to fight on the front lines. Jarvan inspires his troops with his fearsome courage and selfless determination, raising his family's colors high and revealing his true strength as a future leader of his people.

Jarvan IV Skins Collection (14)

Customize your Jarvan IV experience with these amazing skins. From the base look to legendary alternatives, each skin offers a unique visual style and sometimes new animations or voice lines. Click on any skin to learn more about its features, release date, and pricing.

Top Jarvan IV Players & Streamers

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Learning Jarvan IV

Whether you're just picking up Jarvan IV or looking to improve your skills with this diver/fighter/tank champion, understanding their strengths and weaknesses is crucial. This champion thrives in jungle with their unique kit.

Champion Strengths

  • Impressive durability
  • Strong crowd control abilities
  • Good at starting fights
  • Great at frontlining

Champion Weaknesses

  • Limited damage output
  • Can be kited by other champions
  • Vulnerable to percent health damage
  • Reliant on team follow-up

Jarvan IV currently costs 1575 BE or 790 RP to unlock, making them reasonably priced for players building their champion pool. Players looking to master Jarvan IV should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.