Jarvan IV Jungle counters Gragas hard (42.7% win rate) based on 461 games. This matchup is really difficult for Gragas players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Gragas Jungle vs Jarvan IV Jungle in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 60.0% in this matchup.
While Gragas remains a niche pick (1.1% pick rate, 45th place out of 54 Jungle champions), Jarvan IV dominates the current meta jungle with 8.3% popularity. Mastering this matchup is crucial for Gragas players - you'll face Jarvan IV in the majority of your games. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Sudden Impact + Ultimate Hunter combination (98.0% win rate) plus optimal itemization Luden's Companion, Shadowflame, Lich Bane, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 42.7% to 60.0% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Gragas's superior farming (5.97 vs 5.40/min, 30th among Jungle) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.57 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Gragas outputs more damage (663 vs 616/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Jarvan IV: leads in both matchup win rate (57.3%) and KDA (3.40 vs 2.80, 2nd vs 20th place). Gragas players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
Gragas Jungle | Versus | Jarvan IV Jungle |
---|---|---|
C | Tier | S+ |
42.7% | Matchup Winrate | 57.3% |
49.17% | Role Winrate | 51.83% |
#41 | Winrate Rank | #7 |
1.1% | Pickrate | 8.3% |
2.8 | Average KDA | 3.4 |
401 | Gold per Minute | 427 |
5.97 | CS/Min | 5.40 |
0.18 | Wards per Minute | 0.21 |
663 | Damage per Minute | 616 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Gragas deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Jarvan IV deals mainly physical damage (84.12%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Gragas is higher farming statistics (ranked 30th among role champions) (versus 47th for Jarvan IV), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.4 versus 2.8) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Gragas player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Jarvan IV player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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