Talon vs Jarvan IV

Talon
You
VS
Jarvan IV

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Scuttle Contest

  • You win scuttle fights level 3 due to your superior burst damage with Q-W combo and passive proc, while Jarvan relies on landing E-Q which is telegraphed and dodgeable.
  • From level 6, you have sure win conditions when you can R to avoid his E-Q combo and immediately follow up with Q-W-passive for lethal damage before he can respond.
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Predicted Jungle Path

  • Jarvan will likely start bot side for a safer clear, going Krugs-Red-Raptors-Wolves-Blue-Gromp, then look for a top side gank around 3:15-3:30.
  • He may also opt for a full clear into scuttle if he doesn't see gank opportunities, reaching level 4 around 3:45.

Invade or Not

  • You should invade his raptors or red buff after clearing your own red side, timing it around 2:45-3:00 when he's likely on his blue side.
  • Your mobility with E allows you to escape over walls if he rotates, and you can easily kill him if you catch him low from jungle camps.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't waste your E aggressively without vision of enemy laners, as Jarvan can easily turn fights with his E-Q knockup if you have no escape.
  • Avoid fighting him in narrow jungle corridors where his E-Q is easier to land and you can't utilize your mobility advantage effectively.
Created on 06/11/2026
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