Just picked up Jarvan in Wild Rift and not sure where to start? Don't worry, just keep reading for our guide on J4 and you'll be a master of the jungle in no time.
Runes
Jarvan IV is a very effective jungler during the first few minutes of the game. Jarvan's set of abilities make Conqueror the perfect choice, given how quickly he can build up stacks. This keystone lets you deal added damage in all sorts of trades, including run-ins with the enemy jungler. Brutal also makes a threat even earlier in the game, giving you the upper hand in most duels and letting you act even sooner.
In green, Hunter- Titan will help you transition to the off-tank role towards the end of the game, as a successful gank will provide you with added Cooldown Resistance, Tenacity, and Max HP. In blue, Pack Hunter helps you quickly generate a lot of gold for your team, provided you are active in the early game.
Skills
Here is the optimal skill order for Jarvan. Max out his abilities in the following order, making sure you rank up his ultimate whenever you can.
Note: if your teammates give you a pull on your blue or red buff, it's a better idea to start with Demacian Standard at Level 1.
Summoner Spells
Starting Items and Boots
Main Items
The items you buy will vary heavily from game to game depending on the composition of the enemy team. We've put together a list of the most effective items for Jarvan, ranked in terms of their effectiveness. Items in bold are must-have purchases that you'll buy in the vast majority of matches.
Tips and Tricks
- Demacian Standard allows you to check bushes you don't have vision in.
- In some situations, it can be useful to trap your enemies in within the crater created by Cataclysm, then escape it with your bread and butter combo of Demacian Standard & Dragon Strike.
- Your Demacian Standard-Dragon Strike combo allows you to travel through very thick walls.
