How to Play Freljord Volibear
A stage-by-stage plan for Freljord Volibear : opener, when to level and roll for Volibear , and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 71.8%
- Avg place
- 3.29
- 1st place
- 18.8%
- Playstyle
- Fast 9
- Games
- 560
How to level and roll with Freljord Volibear
Fast 9Freljord Volibear is a Fast 9 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1 to find Volibear . At level 9, each shop slot has a 15% chance to be a 5-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 3-5 | 7 | Level | Level to 7 while staying on interest. |
| 4-1 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 but roll only enough to stay healthy — the real roll is on 9. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Rebuild gold toward 50 and keep your HP above 40. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Roll down | Level to 9 and roll down for your 5-costs and Volibear 2-star. |
| 6-1 | 10 | Push level | With a stable board and spare gold, push to 10 for the last legendaries. |
Freljord Volibear early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Freljord Volibear yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Volibear .
Rolling odds for Freljord Volibear
Volibear is easiest to find around level 9. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Freljord Volibear positioning
A starting board for Freljord Volibear . Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Zilean on the back line and put Ornn in front of it.
- Split Zilean and Lissandra across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Ornn, Volibear , and Braum hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Sejuani and Kennen in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Freljord Volibear
Strengths
- Wins the lobby often (18.8% first places)
- Two damage threats (Volibear and Zilean) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Highest late-game ceiling once the 5-costs are 2-starred
Weaknesses
- Needs Volibear and Zilean at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Weak until level 9 — you need HP to survive the econ phase
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 9 at stage 5-1.
Itemization
Build Giant Slayer, Sterak's Gage, and Warmog's Armor on Volibear .
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Freljord Volibear .
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How to play Freljord Volibear – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Freljord Volibear ?
Freljord Volibear is a Fast 9 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1 to find Volibear . Corner Zilean on the back line and put Ornn in front of it. Build Giant Slayer, Sterak's Gage, and Warmog's Armor on Volibear .
When should I roll down for Freljord Volibear ?
Roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1. That is when Freljord Volibear finds Volibear and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Volibear ?
Roll for Volibear at level 9. At level 9, each shop slot has a 15% chance to be a 5-cost.
Is Freljord Volibear a reroll comp?
No. Freljord Volibear is a Fast 9 comp: level up and roll down at level 9 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Freljord Volibear ?
Corner Zilean on the back line and put Ornn in front of it. Split Zilean and Lissandra across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Ornn, Volibear , and Braum hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Sejuani and Kennen in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Freljord Volibear ?
Freljord Volibear has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Volibear .