Jarvan IV vs Karthus JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Jarvan IV vs Karthus JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jarvan IV into Karthusmedium

Overview

Use + to disrupt Karthus's full clears and deny farming tempo.
Prioritize early river control and objective setups to leverage Jarvan IV's strong engage.
Exploit Karthus's weak invade resistance by invading and forcing him off camps early.

Jungle Plan

Invade Karthus during his first clears to deny his fast farming tempo.
Fight for river control and Scuttle Crab when lanes have priority, using + to engage and trap.
Convert early gank pressure into lane leads, then secure dragons, Rift Herald, and deep vision to restrict Karthus's map access.

Danger windows

Avoid invading or contesting camps when + is on cooldown.
Be cautious of isolated river fights without lane priority, as Karthus can punish with sustained damage and .
Respect Karthus's level 6 global presence; avoid extended low-health fights across the map where can finish kills.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear aimed at early ganks on overextended lanes to force Karthus off camps.
Contest first Scuttle Crab only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid risky isolated fights.
Avoid full clears that delay pressure; use early ganks to snowball lanes and secure first dragon or Herald.

Power spikes

Level 2-3: Use + to gank overextended lanes and force early summoner spells.
Level 6: Use to trap Karthus or secure objective fights, denying his smite access.
First tank or fighter item: Use frontline durability to initiate fights and protect carries from Karthus's global damage.

Win conditions

Use early gank pressure with + to snowball lanes and deny Karthus free farm.
Control river vision and secure early dragons and Rift Herald using Jarvan IV's strong objective engage.
Trap Karthus with during objective fights or counter-jungling to deny smite and force favorable skirmishes.

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