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
Jarvan IV
VS
Champion 2
Malphite
vs

49.7%
Jarvan IV win rate vs Malphite
Skill matchup — could go either way
173
Games Analyzed
49.7%
Jarvan IV WR
50.3%
Malphite WR
-23
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jarvan IV
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Jarvan IV
Level 2
Jarvan IV
Level 6
Malphite
Level 6
Jarvan IV
1 item
Malphite
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Jarvan IV is strongest early game while Malphite peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Jarvan IV deals AD damage while Malphite deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
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.
Jarvan IV Win Condition
E+Q combo gank, R traps carries, flag aura
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Recommended Items
Jarvan IV

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game
Malphite

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Jarvan IV's AD damage
Jarvan IV's Worst Matchups
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