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VSJarvan IV favored
Jarvan IV

Playing as Jarvan IV

Advantage vs Karthus

Cataclysm traps Karthus with no escape

Karthus

Playing as Karthus

Disadvantage vs Jarvan IV

Cataclysm traps Karthus with no escape

How to Win This Matchup

Jarvan IV has the advantage in this matchup. If you're playing Jarvan IV, look to press your lead early and deny Karthus from scaling.

If you're the Karthus player, play safe early, focus on CS, and look for jungle assistance to turn the lane.

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