Nasus vs Jarvan IV JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nasus vs Jarvan IV

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Prioritize safe full clears to reach level 4 before contesting river or fighting Jarvan to preserve scaling potential.
Focus on controlling vision and river around early objectives to limit Jarvan's high early gank threat and objective setups.

Jungle Plan

Execute controlled pathing focusing on full clears and stacking (Q) before engaging or invading.
Track Jarvan’s early pathing to set up counter-ganks and contest dragon when his engage is down.
Use vision to deny Jarvan access to early dragon and Rift Herald, forcing him into less optimal fights.

Danger windows

Jarvan’s level 2-3 gank window is highly dangerous; avoid isolated river fights and camps near overextended lanes before level 4.
Forced smite fights around early dragon or Herald risk Jarvan trapping with (R); approach with vision and team support.
Low-health clears or pathing through unwarded river entrances expose you to Jarvan’s engage and should be avoided.

Early game

Start with a full clear to avoid Jarvan's level 2-3 gank window and reach level 4 safely.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to reduce risk of Jarvan's engage.
Avoid invading or fighting without vision on Jarvan’s location and cooldowns, especially his (E)+(Q) combo.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) grants durability to survive Jarvan’s engage and punish overextensions.
High (Q) stacks create strong dueling power; pressure side lanes once (R) and stacks are available.
Respect Jarvan’s level 2-3 (E)+(Q) gank window by avoiding overextended camps or lanes without vision.

Win conditions

Convert safe early clears and stack buildup into side-lane pressure where (Q) and (R) dominate extended fights.
Use vision control to contest or steal dragon and Rift Herald, denying Jarvan’s objective control and tempo.
Track Jarvan’s gank paths to set up counter-ganks and force favorable skirmishes leveraging Nasus’s scaling and sustain.