Jarvan IV vs Graves JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jarvan IV vs Graves

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Jarvan IV's strong early gank pressure to force Graves off camps and deny his fast clear tempo.
Prioritize controlling river Scuttle and early dragon access to limit Graves's invade and objective control potential.

Jungle Plan

Path toward lanes with setup and flash cooldowns to force early flashes and convert into repeat ganks.
Use early gank tempo to secure first dragon or Rift Herald instead of committing to full clears.
Track Graves's position to counter-gank and trap him with (R) around objectives, denying his smite access and scaling.

Danger windows

Respect Graves's early invade windows when he has lane priority and can contest camps with superior clear speed.
Avoid isolated river fights without vision, as Graves's burst and dash can punish Jarvan IV's engage cooldowns.
Be cautious during low-health clears or forced smite fights where Graves's dueling and kiting excel, especially if (E)+(Q) is down.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear targeting lanes with crowd control or immobile carries to maximize early gank impact.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid risky fights against Graves's strong early dueling.
Avoid extended early duels without (E)+(Q) combo ready, as Graves can punish weak engages and counter-invade effectively.

Power spikes

At level 2-3, use (E)+(Q) to engage and pressure lanes before Graves finishes a full clear; punish his early overextensions.
At level 6, leverage (R) to lockdown immobile targets and trap Graves in objective fights for guaranteed picks.
After first tank or fighter item, increase frontline presence to enable teamfights and objective control, denying Graves space to carry.

Win conditions

Convert early gank leads into dragon and Rift Herald control by coordinating with lanes and using (R) to trap Graves or his teammates.
Deny Graves free farm and tempo by invading his jungle when his position is tracked and lanes have priority.
Use frontline engage and lockdown to enable teamfights where Jarvan IV's utility outvalues Graves's carry damage.