Matchup
Dive threatVery tankySplit pushHigh sustain
Build vs Volibear
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
100.0% WR1 games
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Careful
Careful
Aggressive
Volibear's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
The Relentless Storm (P)
Volibear's Attacks and abilities grant Attack Speed, and eventually cause his Attacks to deal bonus magic damage to nearby enemies.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14s | 5s | 16s | – |
| 6 | 12s | 5s | 16s | 2m40 |
| 9 | 10s | 5s | 16s | 2m40 |
| 11 | 10s | 5s | 16s | 2m15 |
| 16 | 10s | 5s | 16s | 1m50 |
| 18 | 10s | 5s | 16s | 1m50 |
Playing against Volibear
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
His Q stun can be stopped by CC (knockback, stun) during his charge — interrupt him before he reaches you.
2
Kite him: Volibear is fast with Q but has no real gap-close after.
3
His R disables towers temporarily: don't rely on the tower to save you when he dives.
4
Grievous Wounds reduces his W heal which is his sustain in extended trades.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026