Master Yi vs Jarvan IV

Master Yi
You
VS
Jarvan IV

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Scuttle Contest

  • You lose most scuttle fights at level 3 since Jarvan's E-Q combo guarantees a knockup and burst damage while you lack reliable engage or disengage tools.
  • From level 6, you win 1v1s if you can dodge his E-Q combo with your Q or if he wastes it, as your R makes you immune to his follow-up slows and your sustained damage outscales his burst.
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Predicted Jungle Path

  • Jarvan will likely start opposite side from you, look for level 3 ganks with E-Q combo, then transition into farming or invading based on gank success.
  • He prioritizes early game impact through ganks and skirmishes, often pathing towards lanes with CC or kill pressure around 3:00-3:30.

Invade or Not

  • You should avoid invading Jarvan early game as he wins most direct confrontations with his combo and has better escape tools through walls.
  • Focus on counter-invading when you see him ganking opposite side lanes, particularly targeting his camps around 4-6 minutes when he's committed to a gank.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't fight Jarvan in narrow jungle corridors where his E-Q combo is guaranteed to hit, and avoid face-checking bushes where he might be waiting.
  • Never engage extended fights without your Q available for dodging his combo, as his burst damage combined with knockup duration can kill you before you can retaliate effectively.
Created on 02/23/2026
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