Matchup
Skill matchup
Build vs Volibear
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
99%
1%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Anti Heal
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Precision
Conqueror
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
Domination
Ultimate Hunter
Grisly Mementos
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Nocturne
VolibearVolibear's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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
His Q stun can be stopped by CC (knockback, stun) during his charge — interrupt him before he reaches you.
Kite him: Volibear is fast with Q but has no real gap-close after.
His R disables towers temporarily: don't rely on the tower to save you when he dives.
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