Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Soraka
VS
Champion 2
Jarvan IV
vs
49.0%
Soraka win rate vs Jarvan IV
Skill matchup — could go either way
149
Games Analyzed
49.0%
Soraka WR
51.0%
Jarvan IV WR
-80
Avg Gold Diff @15
Soraka
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Jarvan IV
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Soraka
Level 1
Jarvan IV
Level 2
Soraka
Level 6
Jarvan IV
Level 6
Soraka
1 item
Jarvan IV
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Soraka is strongest mid game while Jarvan IV peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Soraka deals AP damage while Jarvan IV deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Soraka has range advantage. Jarvan IV should look for short trades when Soraka uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Soraka's Weakness
Soraka's main weakness: Grievous wounds, all-in, assassins. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Soraka Win Condition
Q poke in lane, global R heal, keep team alive forever
Jarvan IV Win Condition
E+Q combo gank, R traps carries, flag aura
Recommended Items
Soraka
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
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
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Soraka's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Soraka's burst
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