Jarvan IV vs Nidalee JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jarvan IV vs Nidalee

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Jarvan IV should leverage his strong early gank pressure to snowball lanes before Nidalee's faster clears establish tempo.
Prioritize controlling river vision and Scuttle crabs to limit Nidalee's poke and invade potential while preparing for early objectives.

Jungle Plan

Path toward lanes with crowd control or immobile carries to maximize (E)+(Q) gank success and force Nidalee onto the back foot.
Use early gank tempo to secure first dragon or Herald instead of full clears when lanes are favorable.
Track Nidalee's start and be ready to counter-gank or trap her with (R) during objective fights to deny smite access and force committed skirmishes.

Danger windows

Avoid invading or fighting when (E)+(Q) is on cooldown, as escape and engage options are limited.
Be cautious contesting isolated river fights without lane priority, as Nidalee's mobility and poke can outmaneuver you.
Respect Nidalee's early invade window around level 2-3 when her clear speed and poke threaten weak clears.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear aimed at hitting level 3 quickly to enable early ganks on overextended lanes.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to support counter-ganks or follow-ups.
Avoid extended fights early if (E)+(Q) combo is down, as Nidalee's mobility and poke can punish weak clears.

Power spikes

Level 2-3: (E)+(Q) combo enables strong ganks; use this to force flashes and snowball lanes.
Level 6: (R) provides lockdown for dives and objective control; use it to trap Nidalee or immobile targets near pits.
Nidalee's early clear speed and spear poke require respect; avoid prolonged fights when her (Q) spear is off cooldown and she has vision control.

Win conditions

Convert early gank pressure into lane leads and use numbers advantage to secure dragons and Rift Herald.
Use (R) to trap Nidalee or her teammates during objective fights to deny smite and force favorable skirmishes.
Deny Nidalee free farm by tracking her pathing and punishing her if she overextends or attempts unsafe invades.