Matchup

Dive threatVery tankySplit pushHigh sustain

Build vs Volibear

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Doran's Bow
Health Potion
x2

Core build

Statikk Shiv
1DPS
Hexoptics C44
2DPS
Mortal Reminder
3vs Hybride

Standard

Boots of Swiftness
4vs Slow
Infinity Edge
5DPS

Summoner spells

421100%

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Guardian Angel
5vs AD

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Anti Tank

Black Cleaver
5vs Tank
Edge of Night
vs Tank

DPS

Infinity Edge
DPS
Rapid Firecannon
DPS
Bloodthirster
DPS
100.0% WR1 games
PrecisionPrecision
Fleet FootworkFleet Footwork
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Last StandLast Stand
SorcerySorcery
Manaflow BandManaflow Band
CelerityCelerity
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
SennaSenna
VolibearVolibear
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

LevelQWER
314s5s16s
612s5s16s2m40
910s5s16s2m40
1110s5s16s2m15
1610s5s16s1m50
1810s5s16s1m50

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