With Ults like Camille's and now Morde's...
...I think our dear princeling of Demacia,
might be in need of a VGU.
Now, let me preface this by saying that I haven't PLAYED as J4 in some time, so I haven't experienced the changes, if any, that they have really made to him between the last time I played him and now. You can even double check my match history if you want proof. Also, I wouldn't want him to dethrone
and
for their VGU positions in 2020, as the people voted and they should get those VGU's as voted for by the community. I just think he should be put on the list for one.
Why? Well, both
and now
with his VGU have much better versions of his ultimate.
Both are inescapable by the victim; while for Jarvy, all it takes is one dash and poof! You're out. The only boon his has over theirs is that his DOES DAMAGE upon use. The other parts of his kit, while certainly not all that outdated or poor, don't stand out a whole lot either. (JUST MY OPINION, J4 players)
The idea of his character, the CROWN PRINCE of one of the major players of Runeterra, has lots of potential. While I don't read much of the new lore, the inklings I get suggest that J4 internally doesn't agree with the "Magic-Hate" that the nation has (largely due to his relationship and interations with Shyvana, if I recall correctly from what I HAVE read), but doesn't say or do much about it due to his precarious position as the heir apparent to the throne.
Heck, I've seen posts on SAS (Story, Art & Sound) that suggest having the Sylas rebellion/civil war thing end with J the 3rd's death and our playable Jarvy ascending to the throne. They could even USE that idea FOR his VGU!
As for what class they could make him? I think it's sensible to keep him as a Diver.
"What, Ebony? Aren't you one of those people on these forums always talking about Juggernauts or making more champions INTO Juggernauts?" Yes, yes I am. But Demacia already has 2 well-established Juggernauts with
and
(Who, due to her winning 3rd place in that VGU poll, I wouldn't consider it impossible for her to at least be considered for a VGU once Voli and Fiddle get theirs). So, in a manner of speaking, they've got those spots occupied. If they don't want to go the Diver route, they could try him as a Skirmisher.
and
(Though he's technically a cross between Skirmisher and Mage) are the only Skirmishers of the region. Though, on that same note, Jarvy and
are the only Divers of the region, so that's why I think it just makes sense to keep him as a Diver.
Would he have to keep the same kit? Certainly not! Like I said above, there's ALOT of potential in being the Crown Prince (Or potentially newly crowned King, if they were to go that route like I said above) of Demacia, from both a story AND a gameplay perspective.
If he were to become the new King, perhaps he could get his fighting style re-imagined to be to be more "regal" fitting his new position. (Though I don't think he'll ever be able to dethrone
as the face of the nation) Or if he were to remain the prince, perhaps he could get his fighting style changed to fit more with his more tolerant viewpoints (At least tolerant based on what I get from reading his lore). I dunno, just throwing ideas out there.
If you've read this far, thanks for reading my thoughts and sparse ideas on what COULD be done with the princeling of Demacia.
GL and HF in your games. https://i.giphy.com/media/rv3vUN7M4uXv2/giphy.gif
w and letting allies pass through or leap over the wall would be a start.
on your team who deal zone dmg.