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How to Synergize Jarvan IV with Gangplank on the Same TeamJarvan IV is in the b tier of champions

Jarvan IV with Gangplank

How to Win With Jarvan IV and Gangplank Paired TogetherJarvan IV is in the a tier of champions
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How to Synergize Jarvan IV and Gangplank

based on 785 Jarvan IV with Gangplank pairs
Win Rate
46.8 %
K/D/A
2.89
Pick Rate
1.4 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

We download the stats from from millions of LoL rounds directly from Riot Games each week. Jarvan IV has gone into battle with Gangplank in 785 recently played, ranked matches. By gathering so much great data straight from the creators of League, we feel confident that we can produce high quality, accurate builds to help Jarvan IV play with Gangplank. It is very rare for Jarvan IV to play with Gangplank as teammates. This has only occurred in about 1.4% of games with Jarvan IV.

Jarvan IV Gangplank Synergy Summary

Unfortunately, Jarvan IV does a pathetic job of synergizing with Gangplank. On average, he wins a lowly 46.8% of matches the champs try and work together in. If you want to maximize your potential as Jarvan IV when playing alongside Gangplank by figuring out how to better synergize your playstyle with him, then look into the full build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Jarvan IV vs Gangplank Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Mosstomper SeedlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Long SwordCaulfield's Warhammer

Core Jarvan IV Items

~22 Mins
Experimental HexplateSpear of ShojinSundered Sky

Optional Items

Titanic HydraSterak's GageFrozen HeartBlack Cleaver

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonersmite summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Jarvan IV to level upq
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Second ability for Jarvan IV to level upe
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Last skill for Jarvan IV to max outw

Runes

PrecisionConquerorTriumphLegend: AlacrityCoup de Grace
InspirationMagical FootwearCosmic Insight
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceArmor
Jarvan IV's passive ability p
Jarvan IV's q ability q
Jarvan IV's w ability w
Jarvan IV's e ability e
Jarvan IV's ultimate ability r
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Q
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Q
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Guide to Synergizing Jarvan IV and Gangplank

Tips for Playing as Jarvan IV with Gangplank

Use Demacian Standard as a scouting tool when worried about incoming enemies.

You can use the Dragon Strike / Demacian Standard combo to get out of your own Cataclysm arenas.

Split your basic attacks on different champions at the beginning of fights to maximize damage.

Advice to Understand How Gangplank Will Play

Try placing Cannon Barrage on the path of escape to cut off fleeing enemies.

Parrrley applies On Hit effects like Frozen Mallet or Black Cleaver.

Paying attention to low-health enemies on the map can land you a surprise kill with Cannon Barrage.

Jarvan IV Gangplank Synergy Stats

Jarvan IV Image
Win Rate
46.8 %
VS
Win Rate
53.2 %
Gangplank Image
5.5
< Kills >
5.6
6.4
< Deaths >
6
13
< Assists >
12.3
1.27
< Killing Sprees >
1.28
33
< Minions Killed >
38
1.37
< Dragons Killed >
1.35
0.5
< Inhibitors >
0.5
12,927
< Physical Damage >
13,178
1,429
< Magic Damage >
1,357
894
< True Damage >
862
15,251
< Damage Dealt >
15,397
32,961
< Damage Taken >
31,971
11,537
< Gold Earned >
11,441
1.78
< Towers >
1.83
0.31
< Baron Takedowns >
0.31
12,972
< Total Healing >
12,650
13,409
< Experience >
13,208
26
< Vision Score >
24
7
< Wards Placed >
7
484
< Time Dealing CC >
478

How to Play with Gangplank as Jarvan IV in LoL

The Jarvan IV Gangplank synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of his gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Gangplank, compared to his overall stats. Significant differences are areas of focus that highlight how his gameplay changes when paired with this other champion.

Overall, Jarvan IV sees a very large drop in his KDA (ratio of kills and assists to deaths) when paired with Gangplank. His KDA fell from NaN to NaN. This decrease shows that Gangplank helps Jarvan IV perform worse in ranked League rounds. Yet, the small difference shows that this performance change is not very impactful.

When Jarvan IV plays on the same team as Gangplank, he sees a little decrease in his complete damage dealt. This could indicate that Gangplank does not support by providing protection for him to dish out more damage or that his presence also helps increase the match's duration. Similarly, when Jarvan IV is played together with Gangplank on the same side, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees compared to when he plays alone. This is contrasting evidence that he is worse when playing with Gangplank.

Additionally, when Jarvan IV plays with Gangplank on the same side, he usually receives a little more damage than when he plays alone. Taking more damage may mean that Gangplank does a poor job of covering Jarvan IV during teamfights.

Synergies between Jarvan IV and Gangplank

Damage Types Compared

Jarvan IV
Gangplank
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Jarvan IV
Gangplank

Is Jarvan IV better when played alongside Gangplank?

There is no perfect champion pairing for Jarvan IV that will no matter what be his ideal ally. Yet, overall, Gangplank is a below average ally for Jarvan IV. By locking into the same side as Jarvan IV, he drops their win rate by -1.8% to 46.8%. This shows that there is a harmful strategic relationship between Jarvan IV and Gangplank that allows them to perform not as well together than without each other.

Gangplank has a much greater difficulty compared to Jarvan IV. That means Jarvan IV players need to be cautious when lining up Gangplank allies to go into battle on the same side as, as they will have to have a much higher level of skill to be able to do well with you.

When playing alongside, Jarvan IV players will likely see an overall large increase in your team’s ability to tank a lot of damage. Together, these champions might be able to provide enough cover for their team's carries.

In contrast, by pairing Jarvan IV and Gangplank together, you may not be giving your side much magical damage output. Make sure to include other champs on your team that neutralizes this gap in their abilities.

Regardless of your Gangplank ally's skill level, you need to focus on maximizing your gold income, staying alive by avoiding foolish fights, and taking down objectives. If you heed this simple advice, you will do well, regardless.

Other Champion Matchups Against Jarvan IV

Jarvan IV Loses Against

TaricTaric41% winrateNilahNilah43.5% winrateMordekaiserMordekaiser44.5% winrateXin ZhaoXin Zhao44.5% winrate

Jarvan IV Wins Against

YuumiYuumi55.7% winrateZoeZoe53.5% winrateHweiHwei53% winrateAnnieAnnie52.8% winrate

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Additional Information for Jarvan IV Players

How We Calculated Our Jarvan IV Gangplank Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Jarvan IV and Gangplank, we analyzed 785 ranked and recent League of Legends matches. We perform advanced data cleaning and statistical methods to guarantee that our team synergy stats are accurate and reliable. You can be confident that our recommended build to pair Jarvan IV with Gangplank comes from actual data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view your division's most relevant stats and build.

Other Useful Resources

Jarvan IV Build Gangplank Build

Further Insights to Win with this Champion Pairing

To truly master Jarvan IV to pair well with Gangplank during both the early game and mid / late game phases of LoL matches, you should keep reading to pick up some more lessons on this champion pairing. If you mind the build and tips shown here, you should grow your win rate by a lot.

The most important items to focus on in your Jarvan IV and Gangplank synergy build include Experimental Hexplate, Spear of Shojin, and Sundered Sky. When Jarvan IV included at least these three pieces in his build, he performed a lot better when paired up with Gangplank than with many other common builds. In fact, Jarvan IV had an average win rate of 46.8% when playing alongside Gangplank with these items in his kit.

To have the greatest chance of annihilating your oponents, you should use the Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace, Cosmic Insight, and Magical Footwear runes from the Precision and Inspiration rune sets. Of all the rune builds we have analyed for Jarvan IV and Gangplank pairings, this blending of runes resulted in the highest win rate. Moreover, these runes gave a 46.8% win rate overall.

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