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Volibear

Volibear, the Relentless Storm

Who beats Volibear in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Top
  • Fighter
  • Tank
  • Melee · 150 range
  • 340 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Volibear

These champions have the tools to beat Volibear.

  1. Vayne
    Vayne

    Vayne kites Volibear and her true damage ignores his health.

  2. Quinn
    Quinn

    Quinn kites Volibear from range and vaults away from his stun.

  3. Teemo
    Teemo

    Teemo blinds and kites Volibear.

  4. Fiora
    Fiora

    Fiora parries Volibear's stun and wins long trades.

Worst picks against Volibear

Volibear usually wins these matchups.

  1. Nasus
    Nasus

    Volibear bullies Nasus early and keeps him from stacking.

  2. Sion
    Sion

    Volibear out-trades Sion and stuns him out of his wind-ups.

  3. Ornn
    Ornn

    Volibear out-trades Ornn early.

  4. Malphite
    Malphite

    Volibear out-trades Malphite before he stacks armor.

How to counter Volibear

  1. Avoid his Q stun.

  2. Trade when his shield is down.

  3. His ultimate disables towers, so do not rely on tower safety after level six.

  4. Kite him from range.

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Vayne, Quinn, Teemo and Fiora are strong picks against Volibear. Vayne kites Volibear and her true damage ignores his health.
Volibear usually has the advantage against Nasus, Sion, Ornn and Malphite, so avoid those picks when Volibear is likely in the top.
Avoid his Q stun. Trade when his shield is down.
Volibear has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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