Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Hecarim
VS
Champion 2
Jarvan IV
vs
50.7%
Hecarim win rate vs Jarvan IV
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,092
Games Analyzed
50.7%
Hecarim WR
49.3%
Jarvan IV WR
+58
Avg Gold Diff @15
Hecarim
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsGhost + Smite
Jarvan IV
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Jarvan IV
Level 2
Hecarim
Level 3
Hecarim
Level 6
Jarvan IV
Level 6
Hecarim
1 item
Jarvan IV
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Hecarim is strongest mid game while Jarvan IV peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a all-in style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Jarvan IV's Weakness
Jarvan IV's main weakness: R traps allies too, falls off, squishy if damage build. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Hecarim Win Condition
Speed charge ganks, R fear engage, run down squishies
Jarvan IV Win Condition
E+Q combo gank, R traps carries, flag aura
Ghost Threat
Hecarim runs Ghost  they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.
Recommended Items
Hecarim
Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Jarvan IV's AD damage
Jarvan IV
Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game
Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Hecarim's AD damage
Hecarim's Worst Matchups
Jarvan IV's Worst Matchups
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