Matchup

Talon
Talon
90%
10%

vs

57.9%

over 542 games

Volibear
Volibear
64%
36%
Dive threatVery tankySplit pushHigh sustain

Favorable matchup

Build vs Volibear

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Scorchclaw Pup

Core build

Hubris
1vs Tank
Youmuu's Ghostblade
2vs Tank
Axiom Arc
3vs Tank

Standard

Ionian Boots of Lucidity
4CDR
Voltaic Cyclosword
5vs Tank

Summoner spells

41190%
111410%

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Death's Dance
5vs AD
Guardian Angel
vs AD

Anti Heal

Mortal Reminder
6vs Hybride

Anti AP

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC
Maw of Malmortius
5vs AP

Anti Heal

Chempunk Chainsword
6vs Heal

Anti Tank

Voltaic Cyclosword
5vs Tank
Umbral Glaive
vs Tank
Serylda's Grudge
vs Tank
Edge of Night
vs Tank
Serpent's Fang
vs Tank
Black Cleaver
vs Tank
Lord Dominik's Regards
vs Tank
Profane Hydra
vs Tank
Bastionbreaker
vs Tank
The Collector
vs Tank

DPS

Endless Hunger
DPS
Eclipse
DPS
Sundered Sky
Bruiser
Opportunity
DPS
75.0% WR24 games
InspirationInspiration
First StrikeFirst Strike
Cash BackCash Back
Triple TonicTriple Tonic
Cosmic InsightCosmic Insight
DominationDomination
Treasure HunterTreasure Hunter
Sudden ImpactSudden Impact
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
TalonTalon
VolibearVolibear
Aggressive
Careful
Careful

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 8, 2026