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As the king’s only son, 
Prince Jarvan is heir apparent to the throne of 
Demacia. Raised to be a paragon of his nation’s greatest virtues, he is forced to balance the heavy expectations placed upon him with his own desire to prove himself on the battlefield. An exceptional warrior in his own right, Jarvan also inspires his troops with fearsome courage and selfless determination, raising his family’s colors high and revealing his true strength as a future leader of his people.
 | "Words may make a ruler, but only actions make history." — Jarvan IV |
| Read Biography |
Background
Early Life
Jarvan obtained Drakebane from his father, 
7 Jarvan III, when he turned 16 years of age.
Contemporary history
Jarvan was captured by the Noxian army after the Gates of Mourning fell into the hand of 
Noxus.
Recent events
Relations
Jarvan IV is the son of 7 Jarvan III (former King of Demacia; rescued Xin Zhao from execution), the grandson of Jarvan II and the great-grandson of Jarvan I (killed by Sion).
- Jarvan IV sees Xin Zhao as his Uncle.
- Sylas is looking to overthrow and kill the Demacian elite, including Jarvan.
- Jarvan IV was almost executed by Sylas and now is chasing him, believing Sylas is behind his father's death, although the king was already dead by the time he was found.
- Jarvan IV was almost executed by
- Jarvan IV and Garen have known and become friends with each other since joining the military at young age.
- 7 King Jarvan III's flavour text in Legends of Runeterra implies LeBlanc may have been involved in Jarvan's capture by the Noxian army.
- Jarvan IV was saved by Shyvana after escaping and later helped her in slaying her mother and, out of gratitude, she earned a spot in the Demacian Elite Guard.
- In Lux comics, it was revealed Jarvan loved someone that wasn't so different from the mages. That person may be Shyvana herself.
- Jarvan IV was arranged to marry Lux by her family to protect her from being persecuted for being a mage: as queen, she would have been too powerful to accuse. After she didn't show up for the betrothal ceremony, the matter was apparently dropped.
- After his father's death, Jarvan is counsel of many prominent nobles—including Garen’s aunt, High Marshal 8 Tianna Crownguard to prepare him for the days ahead before he can be crowned king.
- In the old lore, Jarvan IV's blood was used by Swain (his nemesis) and Vladimir to resurrect Sion. How they would have gotten the Exemplar's blood was never explored.
- LeBlanc is theorized to have impersonated Jarvan IV in order to cause a war between Demacia and Noxus.
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Biography
Starring Champion
Short Story
The first rays of dawn brushed the rooftops of the Great City, turning pale stone to gold. The air was still, and the only sounds filtering up to the high garden terraces on the east side of the citadel were the gentle chorus of morning birds and the hushed murmur of the waking city below.
Short Story • 3 Minute Read
By Rayla Heide
The approaching swarm is a death sentence for a small village - unless Jarvan carries out his own.
Starring: Jarvan IV
Comic
By John O'Bryan, Billy Tan, Haining, Gadson, John Roshell
Struggling to control her growing magic, Lux bluffs her way into the Mageseeker compound.
Starring: 
Garen, Jarvan IV, 
Lux, 
Sylas
Mentioned: 
Morgana
Comic
By John O'Bryan, Billy Tan, Haining, Gadson, John Roshell
Sylas' master plan is revealed! But is it too late for a guilt-ridden Lux to turn the tide?
Comic
By John O'Bryan, Billy Tan, Haining, Gadson, John Roshell
As all mages are hunted down by Prince Jarvan IV and forces led by Garen, Lux must make her ultimate decision!
Mentioned Champion
Short Story
I was young and unafraid, heart aflame with the sort of righteousness that cast out all shadows of doubt, on the day I first met Barrett Buvelle.
Short Story
The King is dead. Demacia is mourning. And in the eyes of Garen Crownguard, it’s his fault. But can he rise to the challenge when Demacia needs him again? While on a peacetime expedition beyond the borders of Demacia, Garen, Quinn, and the Dauntless Vanguard uncover a plot that threatens to destroy long-standing alliances. As the knight-ranger Quinn tries to get word back to Demacia, Garen and his comrades make a desperate last stand. How long can they last, and at what cost?
Comic
By John O'Bryan, Billy Tan, Haining, Gadson, John Roshell
In Demacia, order reigns and magic is forbidden. How will the order be upset when Lux's hidden magic emerges?
Starring: Garen, Lux, Sylas, 
Tianna
Mentioned: Jarvan IV
Comic
By John O'Bryan, Billy Tan, Haining, Gadson, John Roshell
If saving Sylas means exposing her powers, will Lux dare risk her own future to save a criminal?
Starring: Garen, Lux, Sylas, Tianna
Mentioned: Jarvan IV
Game
Starring: 
Ahri, 
Braum, 
Gangplank, 
Illaoi, 
Maokai, 
Miss Fortune, 
Necrit, 
Pyke, 
Rafen, 
Thresh, 
Viego, 
Yasuo
Mentioned: 
Ashe, 
Elise, 
Fiddlesticks, 
Fizz, 
Gwen, 
Hecarim, 
Isolde, 
Ivern, 
Janna, Jarvan IV, 
Kalista, 
Ledros, 
Lucian, 
Nagakabouros, 
Nautilus, 
Olaf, 
Ornn, 
Riven, 
Senna, 
Swain, 
Tahm Kench, 
Taliyah, 
Twisted Fate, 
Udyr, 
Volibear, 
Yone, 
Yorick, 
Zed
Short Story
By Michael Haugen Wieske
The fog had come in swiftly, eclipsing the afternoon sun over the crossroads.
Starring: Hecarim
Short Story
By Michael Luo
My father once said Noxus wasted its talent in those arenas. Now I see the truth in his words.
Mentioned: Jarvan IV
Alternate Universes
Video
Honor the past, protect the future. Every year, a beast of legend arrives to threaten the Lunar New Year, and every year, a team of heroes is chosen to stand as guardians over the celebration.
Music Video
By Numerous creators
Reaching the peak takes more than skill. Only those with the ambition to RISE above all others will know its height.
Starring: N/A
Mentioned: 
Akali, Ashe, Braum, 
Darius, 
Ekko, 
Ezreal, 
Fiora, Garen, 
Gnar, Jarvan IV, 
Jax, 
Jinx, Kalista, 
Kennen, 
Kha'Zix, 
Leona, Lux, 
Master Yi, Olaf, 
Poppy, 
Rakan, Riven, 
Ryze, 
Sejuani, Swain, Taliyah, Thresh, 
Tryndamere, 
Vayne, 
Xayah, Yasuo, Zed, 
Ziggs
Video
As the 2013 League of Legends World Championship final draws near, we showcase the biggest heroes in esports from around the world. Many teams fell by the wayside in epic battles, and now only two remain: Korea's SK Telecom T1 and China's Royal Club. Who will rise?
Starring: N/A
Mentioned: 
Blitzcrank, 
Brand, 
Caitlyn, 
Corki, Elise, Ezreal, 
Gragas, Janna, Jarvan IV, 
Jayce, Kennen, Kha'Zix, 
Lee Sin, Lux, 
Malphite, 
Mordekaiser, 
Orianna, 
Renekton, Ryze, 
Shen, Thresh, Twisted Fate, Vayne, 
Zac, Zed
Comic
By Numerous creators
Starring: N/A
Mentioned: 
Aatrox, Akali, Ashe, 
Aurelion Sol, 
Azir, Braum, Caitlyn, 
Cho'Gath, Darius, 
Diana, 
Draven, Ezreal, Gnar, Illaoi, Janna, Jarvan IV, Jayce, 
Kai'Sa, 
Karma, 
Karthus, 
Katarina, 
Kayle, 
Kayn, Kennen, Kha'Zix, Lee Sin, Leona, 
Lulu, Lux, 
Malzahar, Miss Fortune, 
Nunu, Ornn, 
Pantheon, Pyke, 
Rammus, 
Rek'Sai, 
Rhaast, Ryze, Sejuani, Shen, 
Sion, 
Sivir, 
Soraka, Sylas, 
Syndra, Taliyah, 
Talon, 
Taric, Thresh, 
Tristana, 
Trundle, Udyr, 
Vi, Volibear, 
Willump, Yasuo, Zed, Ziggs, 
Zoe
Outdated Lore
Video
Starring: 
Cassiopeia, 
Irelia, Jarvan IV, Lux, Malphite, Miss Fortune, Mordekaiser, Ryze, Swain, 
Teemo
Entries
Formare veneficum est formare fatum.
Starring: Akali, 
Alistar, 
Amumu, 
Anivia, 
Annie, Ashe, Blitzcrank, Brand, Cassiopeia, Cho'Gath, Corki, Darius, 
Dr. Mundo, 
Evelynn, Ezreal, Fiddlesticks, Gangplank, Garen, Gragas, 
Heimerdinger, Irelia, Janna, Jarvan IV, Jax, Karma, Karthus, 
Kassadin, Katarina, Kayle, Kennen, 
Kog'Maw, Lee Sin, Leona, 
Lissandra, Lux, Malzahar, Maokai, Master Yi, Mordekaiser, Morgana, 
Nasus, 
Nidalee, 
Nocturne, Nunu, Olaf, Pantheon, Poppy, Rammus, Renekton, Riven, 
Rumble, Ryze, Sejuani, 
Shaco, Shen, 
Singed, Sion, Sivir, 
Skarner, 
Sona, Soraka, Swain, Talon, Taric, Teemo, 
Tibbers, Tristana, Trundle, Tryndamere, Twisted Fate, 
Twitch, Udyr, 
Urgot, 
Veigar, 
Vladimir, 
Warwick, Willump, 
Wukong, 
Xin Zhao, Yorick, 
Zilean
Entries
The truest opponent lies within.
Starring: Brand, Caitlyn, Cassiopeia, 
Galio, 
Graves, Irelia, Jarvan IV, Karma, 
LeBlanc, Lee Sin, Leona, Lux, Maokai, Miss Fortune, Nocturne, Orianna, Renekton, Riven, Rumble, Ryze, Skarner, Sona, Swain, Talon, Trundle, Urgot, 
Varus, Vayne, Vladimir, Wukong, 
Xerath, Xin Zhao, Yorick
Reveal
By Numerous creators
She is a new kind of hero, one of new mind and new method. One who can go where armies cannot reach, where swords cannot clash.
Trivia
- Jarvan IV is around 26 years old, or a similar age as Garen.
- He was around 26 years old when during the events of the Lux Comics.
- He was 6 years old during the events of What Once Sailed Free.
- Jarvan IV's spear, Drakebane, was crafted by a Demacian weaponsmith named Orlon, the same one who crafted Poppy's Hammer.
Change log
| Character blurb | |
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| 20 Oct 2019 (During V9.20) | Updated to the current version. |
| Prince Jarvan, scion of the Lightshield dynasty, is heir apparent to the throne of Demacia. Raised to be a paragon of his nation's greatest virtues, he is forced to balance the heavy expectations placed upon him with his own desire to fight on the front lines. Jarvan inspires his troops with his fearsome courage and selfless determination, raising his family's colors high and revealing his true strength as a future leader of his people.
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References
See also
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