Jarvan IV vs Master Yi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jarvan IV vs Master Yi

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Jarvan IV's strong early gank pressure and reliable engage to disrupt Master Yi's slower early clear and limit his scaling potential.
Prioritize controlling river scuttle and early objectives to deny Master Yi safe farming and force him into risky fights.

Jungle Plan

Path toward lanes with crowd control or immobile targets to maximize (E)+(Q) gank success and force Master Yi off camps.
Use early gank tempo to secure first dragon or Rift Herald instead of full clears, leveraging Jarvan IV's objective control.
Track Master Yi's position to counter-gank after his weak early pressure and punish his low invade resistance.

Danger windows

Avoid fighting Master Yi when (E)+(Q) combo is down, as engage and escape options are limited.
Beware forced smite fights near objectives where Master Yi's resets and damage can turn the tide.
Respect Master Yi's scaling window post first item and level 6 when he can clean up low-health skirmishes.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear path that enables a level 2 or 3 gank on overextended lanes to force Master Yi's flash early.
Contest first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority to deny Master Yi vision and objective control.
Avoid isolated early duels without lane support, as Master Yi's sustain and resets can punish overcommitment.

Power spikes

At level 2-3, use (E)+(Q) to force flashes and snowball lanes before Master Yi completes his first full clear.
At level 6, leverage (R) to trap Master Yi or immobile carries, securing objectives or kills.
Respect Master Yi's level 6 (R) and item spikes by avoiding fights without crowd control ready.

Win conditions

Use early ganks to create lane leads and force Master Yi off camps, denying him scaling and tempo.
Control river vision and objectives to trap Master Yi with (R) and secure dragons and Rift Herald.
Convert numbers advantage from successful ganks into objective control and teamfight initiation to snowball the game.