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
Zyra
vs

44.4%
Jarvan IV win rate vs Zyra
Zyra hard counters Jarvan IV
313
Games Analyzed
44.4%
Jarvan IV WR
55.6%
Zyra WR
-447
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jarvan IV
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Zyra
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Jarvan IV
Level 2
Zyra
Level 3
Jarvan IV
Level 6
Zyra
Level 6
Jarvan IV
1 item
Zyra
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Jarvan IV is strongest early game while Zyra peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Jarvan IV deals AD damage while Zyra deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Close the Gap
Zyra will poke you down. You need to find an angle to all-in. Use bushes, minion waves, and flash aggressively. One good engage wins the lane.
Range Advantage
Zyra has range advantage. Jarvan IV should look for short trades when Zyra uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
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
Zyra Win Condition
Plant zone control, R knockup in teamfights, high damage support
Recommended Items
Jarvan IV

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Zyra's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Zyra's burst
Zyra

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Core
Build every game

Void Staff
Core
Build every game

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