How to Play Invoker Volibear
A stage-by-stage plan for Invoker Volibear : opener, when to level and roll for Volibear , and where to position the board.

- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 0.0%
- Avg place
- 5.33
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- Fast 9
- Games
- 12
How to level and roll with Invoker Volibear
Fast 9Invoker 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. |
Invoker Volibear early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Invoker Volibear yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Volibear .
Rolling odds for Invoker 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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Invoker Volibear positioning
A starting board for Invoker 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 Lissandra on the back line and put Taric in front of it.
- Split Lissandra and Sona across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Volibear , Taric, 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 Kobuko & Yuumi in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board

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When to play Invoker Volibear
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Volibear and Lissandra) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Highest late-game ceiling once the 5-costs are 2-starred
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 78% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Volibear and Lissandra 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 Quicksilver, Sterak's Gage, and Bloodthirster 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 Invoker Volibear .
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How to play Invoker Volibear – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Invoker Volibear ?
Invoker 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 Lissandra on the back line and put Taric in front of it. Build Quicksilver, Sterak's Gage, and Bloodthirster on Volibear .
When should I roll down for Invoker Volibear ?
Roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1. That is when Invoker 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 Invoker Volibear a reroll comp?
No. Invoker 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 Invoker Volibear ?
Corner Lissandra on the back line and put Taric in front of it. Split Lissandra and Sona across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Volibear , Taric, 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 Kobuko & Yuumi in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Invoker Volibear ?
Invoker Volibear has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Volibear .