By GamGem ResearchLast updated 18 Oct 2026

Jarvan IV Draft Guide
Wild Rift pick, ban and counter-pick read — the Exemplar of Demacia.
Safe blind pick. Jarvan IV holds up before the enemy laner is known, so it can go first.
- Blind safety72/100
- Ban rank#119 of 142
- Pick rank#11 of 142
- Jungle standing#6 of 43
Who breaks a blind Jarvan IV
Any one of them in the enemy draft drops Jarvan IV’s blind safety from 72 to 57; Jarvan IV’s blind floor is 49.2%.
If the enemy locks Jarvan IV
The assistant’s best answer in each lane Jarvan IV plays, with Jarvan IV entered as the enemy pick.
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle | Nidalee | Wukong | 92/100 |
Drafting around Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV leans AD, so the next pick should add AP damage. Best pick for each lane Jarvan IV does not play:
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baron | Ryze | Kayle | 86/100 |
| Mid | Vel'Koz | Ryze | 91/100 |
| Support | Vel'Koz | Bard | 91/100 |
| Dragon | Smolder | Kalista | 84/100 |
