Jarvan IV vs Briar JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jarvan IV vs Briar

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Jarvan IV's strong early (E)+(Q) gank pressure to create lane leads before Briar can leverage her high clear speed and dueling.
Prioritize river control and objective setups to deny Briar her scaling through extended skirmishes and cleanup dives.

Jungle Plan

Path toward lanes where you can force early flashes with (E)+(Q) and follow up with repeat ganks to snowball.
Contest river vision aggressively to set up (R) traps denying Briar smite access on dragons and Herald.
Track Briar's pathing to counter-gank her early skirmishes and punish overextensions with your reliable engage.

Danger windows

Beware of Briar's early invade attempts when your engage combo is down; avoid isolated fights without (E)+(Q).
Respect her (Q) stun and (R) fear during river skirmishes and objective setups; avoid committing without lane priority or vision.
Avoid low-health clears near contested objectives where Briar can capitalize on your reduced sustain.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear that positions you for a level 3 gank on lanes with crowd control or immobile carries.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to collapse and protect you from Briar's counterattack.
Avoid extended isolated duels early without (E)+(Q) ready, as Briar's mobility and dueling can punish you.

Power spikes

Level 2-3: Use (E)+(Q) to force flashes and secure early kills or summoner advantage.
Level 6: Leverage (R) to trap Briar or her teammates during objective fights or ganks, turning skirmishes in your favor.
Respect Briar's high clear speed and dueling power mid-game; avoid extended fights without cooldowns.

Win conditions

Convert early gank pressure into lane leads and secure first dragon or Rift Herald with (R) zone control.
Use vision and (R) to trap Briar out of smite range, denying her objective control and forcing unfavorable fights.
Snowball leads by collapsing on overextended lanes and forcing teamfights where your frontline engage and lockdown excel.