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Jarvan - A Dragoon's Fiery
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Spells:
Exhaust
Flash
Ability Order
Martial Cadence (PASSIVE)
Jarvan IV Passive Ability
Notes:
March 5th, 2011: Fixed some spelling errors. Added a picture of Jarvan. After more play testing, changed around a few item and mastery choices.
March 7th, 2011: Added tips and tricks section.
March 12th, 2011: Edited a few example builds

Those close to him believed that his capture changed him. Xin Zhao was quoted as saying: "His eyes never seemed to look at you, only through you to something he could not look away from." One day, without warning, Jarvan IV handpicked a squad of Demacian soldiers and left Demacia, vowing to find "atonement". He began by tracking and hunting the most dangerous beasts and bandits he could find in northern Valoran, but he soon tired of such prey. Seeking something that only he understood, he ventured south of the Great Barrier. He wasn't heard from again for nearly two years. After many had assumed the worst, he returned to glorious fanfare on the streets of Demacia. His Demacian plates were adorned with the bones and scales of creatures unknown. His eyes bore the wisdom of someone twice his age. Of the twelve soldiers who had departed with him, only two returned. In a tone as cold and steady as steel, he swore to bring the enemies of Demacia to their knees.
There is only one truth, and you will find it at the point of my lance.- the last words of Jarvan IV at his failed execution.




These are very solid spells on any melee character.



Other options:


















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Percentage Armor Reduction
Flat Armor Reduction
Flat Armor Penetration
Percentage Armor Penetration
In when Jarvan uses


Take the following example: The enemy has 100 armor, and Jarvan uses








These are your main items on Jarvan. After you have boughten them, there are quite a few choices available to you. I will highlight some of the options that stand out. In most cases, you will want to build according to the enemy team. Thus, play smart. If you see the enemy team with a lot of magic, build magic resistance.







Example Build Versus Physical Damage






Example Build Versus Magic Damage






Example Hybrid Build






Example Team Support Build







The beauty of this ability is in the initial spike damage it provides. Hitting a target will take an immediate chunk out of their life. Near the beginning of the game, this can be used for harassing and weakening minions. Just remember there is a 6 second timer before it can be used on the same target again.

This is Jarvan's main attack skill. It can be used for harassing as well as escaping with


The main use I find in this skill is the slow down. It can be used to slow enemies running away or chasing after you. It can also be used to put up a shield to stop some damage.

(Active): Jarvan IV throws a

This is a great skill for early game harass. Also, it can provide sight. So, it can also be used to check bushes. In addition, using boosts not only your team stats, but your own. So effectively, you can get double stats from this skill.
Finally, remember it can be used with


This is the skill which must take the most consideration before its use. Used at the wrong time, it can screw over teammates and cause your own death. However, used effectively, one can insure kills of the enemy teams and stop fleeing enemies. I find it very effective when used to trap enemies in turret range, or allowing allies to unleash AoE on a given area. Keep in mind, you can escape using the


When playing Jarvan, there are quite a few things to keep in mind. While I have touched on many of these ideas in previous sections of this build, I felt like they are important enough to deserve their own section as well.
Skill Usage
The most effective skill chain is to first place a
Demacian Standard and follow with a
Dragon Strike to knock an enemy in the air. After they come down, you can auto attack them and then use
Golden Aegis for a slow and shield. If an enemy attempts to flee, you can than follow and hopefully finish them with
Cataclysm.
Another alternative is to switch the order of your skills and use
Cataclysm first. Auto-attack for a few seconds and right when your ultimate is about to end, use your
Demacian Standard and
Dragon Strike. This will keep the enemy pinned for another second by knocking them up into the air. Finally, use your
Golden Aegis to slow them for the kill.
When attacking turrets, remember to use
Demacian Standard if able. Even if no enemies are present, it will boost your and your allies attack speed speeding up the turret's demise.
General Gameplay
While Jarvan can kill enemies one on one, I believe he is most effective when together with teammates. The
Demacian Standard will buff them, and Jarvan can single out unsuspecting enemies with his ultimate to allow your allies to focus fire and kill them.
Along the same lines is Jarvan's skill
Dragon Strike and his item
Black Cleaver. These both reduce enemies armor meaning if you coordinate with allies, your can leave enemies defenseless and kill them fast.
Summoner Spell Usage
Your summoner spells are most effective when combined with your skills. For example, if you see a fleeing enemy, one way to stop them would be to
Flash or
Ghost forward far enough to get in range with
Cataclysm or
Demacian Standard /
Dragon Strike. Doing so will hopefully give your teammates enough time to catch up or you enough time to get the kill.
Flash is also a great way for fleeing your own
Cataclysm. If you are unable to leave using
Demacian Standard /
Dragon Strike or if canceling the ultimate may lead to your or your teammate's deaths, sometimes the best choice is to
Flash our leaving enemies trapped in for the duration of your skill.
Skill Usage
The most effective skill chain is to first place a




Another alternative is to switch the order of your skills and use




When attacking turrets, remember to use

General Gameplay
While Jarvan can kill enemies one on one, I believe he is most effective when together with teammates. The

Along the same lines is Jarvan's skill


Summoner Spell Usage
Your summoner spells are most effective when combined with your skills. For example, if you see a fleeing enemy, one way to stop them would be to










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