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Jarvan IV League Classic Patch HistoryLC

Jarvan IVPatch History

Fighter / Tank

League ClassicAlso in: Jarvan IV in Wild RiftJarvan IV in League of Legends

Jarvan IV Current Status

Jarvan IV was last nerfed in Patch 26.16 (). Across 2 patches, Jarvan IV has received 1 nerf since release in Patch 26.15.

Build GuideThe Black CleaverAegis of the LegionJungle +1 more role

Jarvan IV Build Guide (Jungle)

Jarvan IV brings ganks that start with a flag and end with a wall: the Demacian Standard into Dragon Strike knockup needs no setup, and Cataclysm traps carries in an arena with the wrong man.

Summoner Spells

SmiteFlash

Runes

  • Mark of Attack Damage9x Mark of Attack Damage (+1 Attack Damage)
  • Seal of Armor9x Seal of Armor (+1 Armor)
  • Glyph of Scaling Magic Resist9x Glyph of Scaling Magic Resist (+0.2 Magic Resist per level (+3.6 at champion level 18))
  • Quintessence of Attack Damage3x Quintessence of Attack Damage (+2.25 Attack Damage)

Attack damage powers clears and combos, armor and scaling magic resist keep early fights and mid game even.

Masteries 21/9/0

Offense (21)
Summoner's Wrath 0/10/1
Fury 4/44/4
Sorcery 0/40/4
Butcher 0/20/2
Deadliness 4/44/4
Blast 0/40/4
Destruction 0/10/1
Havoc 3/33/3
Weapon Expertise 1/11/1
Arcane Knowledge 0/10/1
Lethality 2/22/2
Brute Force 2/22/2
Mental Force 0/30/3
Spellsword 0/10/1
Frenzy 1/11/1
Sunder 3/33/3
Archmage 0/40/4
Executioner 1/11/1
Defense (9)
Summoner's Resolve 0/10/1
Perseverance 0/30/3
Durability 4/44/4
Tough Skin 2/22/2
Hardiness 3/33/3
Resistance 0/30/3
Bladed Armor 0/10/1
Unyielding 0/20/2
Relentless 0/20/2
Veteran's Scars 0/10/1
Safeguard 0/10/1
Block 0/10/1
Tenacious 0/30/3
Juggernaut 0/30/3
Defender 0/10/1
Legendary Armor 0/30/3
Good Hands 0/10/1
Reinforced Armor 0/10/1
Honor Guard 0/10/1

21/9/0 fighter page: Jarvan ganks hit hard enough to kill through the physical tree, with nine points of insurance.

Skill Order R > Q > E > W

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Dragon StrikeQQQQQ
Golden AegisWWWWW
Demacian StandardEEEEE
CataclysmRRR

Max Dragon Strike - the damage and armor shred lead every combo. Demacian Standard second for the attack speed aura and shorter flag cooldowns; the shield rounds out last.

Item Build

Starting

Hunter's MacheteHunter's MacheteHealth Potionx5Health Potion

The standard jungle start.

Early goals

Madred's RazorsMadred's RazorsWriggle's LanternWriggle's LanternThe BrutalizerThe BrutalizerBoots of SpeedBoots of Speed

Razors into Wriggle's funds a gank-heavy route; the Brutalizer spikes your kill threat hard.

Core build

The Black CleaverThe Black CleaverAegis of the LegionAegis of the Legion

Black Cleaver stacks shred with Dragon Strike; Aegis makes you the frontline your combo says you are.

Boots

Mercury's TreadsMercury's TreadsNinja TabiNinja Tabi

Mercury's Treads standard; Ninja Tabi against physical teams.

Situational

Randuin's OmenRanduin's OmenWarmog's ArmorWarmog's ArmorGuardian AngelGuardian AngelMaw of MalmortiusMaw of Malmortius

Randuin's and Warmog's to survive your own Cataclysm, Guardian Angel to dive without dying, Maw against AP burst.

Item path informed in part by the League of Legends Wiki's 2013 strategy page (CC BY-SA).

Ability DetailsFull kit, stats, and scaling
Martial CadenceLC
Passive - Martial Cadence

The first basic attack on an enemy deals 6 to 10 (based on level)% of their current Health as bonus physical damage (max: 400 damage). This effect cannot occur again on the same enemy for 6 seconds.

Dragon StrikeLC
Q - Dragon Strike
Cost: 45/50/55/60/65 Mana
CD: 10/9/8/7/6

Extends Jarvan IV's lance dealing 70/115/160/205/250 (+120% AD) physical damage and lowering the Armor of all enemies hit by 10/14/18/22/26% for 3 seconds. If the lance contacts Demacian Standard it will pull Jarvan IV to its location, Knocking Up enemies in his path.

Golden AegisLC
W - Golden Aegis
Cost: 45/50/55/60/65 Mana
CD: 20/18/16/14/12

Temporarily gains a shield that absorbs up to 50/90/130/170/210 (+20/25/30/35/40 damage for each nearby enemy champion) damage for 5 seconds, and Slows surrounding enemies by 15/20/25/30/35% for 2 seconds.

Demacian StandardLC
E - Demacian Standard
Cost: 55/60/65/70/75 Mana
CD: 13

Jarvan IV carries the pride of Demacia, passively granting him bonus Attack Speed and Armor. Activating Demacian Standard allows Jarvan IV to place a Demacian flag that deals magic damage on impact and grants Attack Speed to nearby allied champions.

CataclysmLC
R - Cataclysm
Cost: 100/125/150 Mana
CD: 120/105/90

Heroically leaps to an enemy Champion dealing 200/325/450 (+150% AD) physical damage and creating an arena of impassable terrain around them for 3.5 seconds. Recast again to collapse the terrain.

Base Stats

HP: 510
HP/lvl: 90
HP Regen: 1.54
AD: 53.4
AD/lvl: 3.4
Armor: 21.6
Armor/lvl: 3
MR: 31.25
Attack Range: 175
Attack Speed: 0.658
Move Speed: 340
Mana: 275

Jarvan IV Changes

Patch 26.16

nerfCurrent Patch

Jarvan is one of the game's strongest junglers and deserving of a nerf. Considering how good the reliably Flag and Drag combo is, we're leaving that intact. Instead, we're swinging for his late game to ensure he isn't the best at all points in time.

Base Stats

  • Armor Per Level: 3.6 → 3

W - Golden Aegis

  • Bonus Shield Per Nearby Champion: 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 → 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40

E - Demacian Standard

  • Mana Cost: 55 → 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 / 75

Patch 26.15

new

Jarvan IV added to League Classic

Added to League Classic at launch.

[New] Champion

  • Jarvan IV joins the League Classic roster with their classic-era kit.

Related League Classic Champions

Jarvan IV League Classic FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jarvan IV last changed in League Classic?
Jarvan IV was last nerfed in League Classic Patch 26.16, released August 11, 2026. That patch changed Base Stats (Armor Per Level: 3.6 → 3); W - Golden Aegis (Bonus Shield Per Nearby Champion: 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 → 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40); E - Demacian Standard (Mana Cost: 55 → 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 / 75).
How many times has Jarvan IV been buffed or nerfed in League Classic?
Jarvan IV has been changed in 2 League Classic patches: 1 nerf.
Was Jarvan IV changed in League Classic Patch 26.16?
Yes - Jarvan IV was nerfed in Patch 26.16. The full change details are in the patch history on this page.
What is the best Jarvan IV build in League Classic?
Jarvan IV's League Classic build guide is for Jungle, with core items The Black Cleaver and Aegis of the Legion. The full guide on this page covers items, runes, masteries and skill order.
When was Jarvan IV released in League Classic?
Jarvan IV was released in League Classic in Patch 26.15 on July 29, 2026.