Jarvan IV vs Lillia JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jarvan IV vs Lillia

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Jarvan IV is a high-pressure early-game jungler who must leverage early ganks to snowball before Lillia's scaling takes over.
Prioritize invading or countering Lillia around river objectives to deny her tempo farming and fast clear advantages.

Jungle Plan

Path to lanes with setup and track enemy flash to force early summoner cooldowns and repeat ganks.
Use early gank pressure to secure dragon or Rift Herald instead of full clears to capitalize on Jarvan IV's objective control.
Control river vision and use (R) to trap Lillia or deny her smite access during objective fights or counter-jungling attempts.

Danger windows

Avoid invading or fighting when (E)+(Q) is on cooldown, as Jarvan IV loses engage and escape options.
Respect Lillia's high mobility and sleep CC during isolated river fights or forced smite contests.
Be cautious when Jarvan IV has low health during clears, as Lillia's fast clear and kiting can punish weak dueling phases.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear toward lanes with crowd control or immobile carries to maximize early gank impact.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to support counter-ganks against Lillia's fast clears.
Avoid extended early duels without (E)+(Q) as Jarvan IV is vulnerable if engage combo is down during invades or counter-invades.

Power spikes

Level 2-3: Use (E)+(Q) to engage and force flashes or kills before Lillia completes her full clear.
Level 6: Use (R) to lockdown immobile targets or trap Lillia in objective pits to secure kills or dragons.
First tank or fighter item spike enhances frontline presence and objective control, increasing Jarvan IV's teamfight impact.

Win conditions

Convert early gank leads into dragon and Rift Herald control by coordinating with lanes that have priority.
Use (R) to trap Lillia or her teammates during objective fights to deny scaling and secure kills.
Maintain vision and track Lillia's pathing to counter-jungle safely and force her into unfavorable skirmishes before she reaches AP item spikes.