Master Yi vs Jarvan IV JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Master Yi vs Jarvan IV

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Master Yi's faster clear speed to outpace Jarvan IV and control jungle tempo.
Avoid early river fights unless lanes have priority and vision to support counter-invades.
Focus on scaling through efficient farming and punish Jarvan IV's weaker early clear by invading when safe.

Jungle Plan

Full clear camps quickly to maintain tempo and only fight when Jarvan IV's engage combo (E)+(Q) is down.
Contest Scuttle Crab only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid getting trapped by Jarvan IV's ultimate.
Track Jarvan IV's pathing and counter-gank lanes where he attempts early pressure to deny his snowball potential.

Danger windows

Avoid river fights when Jarvan IV has lane priority and can follow up on engages.
Be cautious contesting objectives if Jarvan IV's ultimate is ready and lanes can collapse.
Watch for forced smite fights post-level 6 where Jarvan IV's engage combo and ultimate can overwhelm you if isolated.

Early game

Prioritize a full clear path that secures first Scuttle Crab before Jarvan IV can contest it.
Avoid early river skirmishes without clear vision and lane priority to prevent getting caught by Jarvan IV's engage.
Use superior clear speed to invade Jarvan IV's opposite side jungle when he commits to early ganks.

Power spikes

After completing core jungle items, use Master Yi's spike to force fights and secure objectives.
Respect Jarvan IV's level 2-3 (E)+(Q) gank power by avoiding overextended lanes without vision.
Avoid isolated fights when Jarvan IV's ultimate is available to prevent getting locked down and burst.

Win conditions

Convert faster clears and superior jungle pathing into consistent counter-jungling and objective control.
Use gank windows created by lane priority to snowball lanes and extend map pressure.
Leverage Master Yi's scaling and mobility to outmaneuver Jarvan IV in teamfights and secure late-game carries.