Volibear  TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
3.39
1st Place
15.4%
Top 4
72.0%
Pick Rate
6.7%

Volibear TFT Build

Set 16
SetSet 16
Matches732,372
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedFeb 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Volibear build for TFT Set 16 with 92.4% top 4 rate. Top items: Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage, and Edge of Night. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Volibear builds: Thief's Gloves (92.36% top four rate, +20.36% difference); Bloodthirster, Quicksilver, Sterak's Gage (80.00% top four rate, +8.00% difference); Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve (74.87% top four rate, +2.87% difference)

Avg Placement:1.59
Top 4 Rate:92.36%
Top 4 Diff:+20.36%
1st Place Rate:75.69%
Pick Rate:0.59%
Avg Placement:3.10
Top 4 Rate:80.00%
Top 4 Diff:+8.00%
1st Place Rate:20.00%
Pick Rate:0.42%
Avg Placement:3.30
Top 4 Rate:74.87%
Top 4 Diff:+2.87%
1st Place Rate:19.26%
Pick Rate:1.23%

Volibear Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Volibear in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Giant's Belt, Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword from the carousel and item drops. Recurve Bow and Tear of the Goddess are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Volibear 's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.

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Giant's Belt - Priority 1 component for Volibear  in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 4 builds
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Sparring Gloves - Priority 2 component for Volibear  in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 5 builds
3
B.F. Sword - Priority 3 component for Volibear  in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 5 builds
4
Recurve Bow - Priority 4 component for Volibear  in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 3 builds
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Tear of the Goddess - Priority 5 component for Volibear  in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Volibear ?

Giant's Belt

Giant's Belt is the 1st priority component for Volibear , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage, Sterak's Gage, which are core items for maximizing Volibear 's effectiveness.

Sparring Gloves

Sparring Gloves is the 2nd priority component for Volibear , appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Quicksilver, Hand Of Justice, which are core items for maximizing Volibear 's effectiveness.

B.F. Sword

B.F. Sword is the 3rd priority component for Volibear , appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Edge of Night, Giant Slayer, Sterak's Gage, which are core items for maximizing Volibear 's effectiveness.

Volibear Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Giant's Belt on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Volibear 's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Giant's Belt or Sparring Gloves to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
  • Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Volibear 's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Volibear in Set 16

High PriorityVolibear is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Volibear item build achieves a 92.4% top four rate, which is +20.4% higher than Volibear 's base rate of 72.0%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate77.1%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+5.1%
Avg Placement2.99
1st Place Rate30.1%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate72.0%
Best Build Diff+20.4%
Champion Cost5-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Volibear Itemization in Set 16

Excellent Item Scaling

Volibear 's best item build provides +20.4% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.

Strong Average Placement

Itemized Volibear achieves 2.99 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Volibear achieves 30.1% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.

High-Cost Carry Design

As a 5-cost champion, Volibear has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.

Volibear Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Volibear itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Volibear has a base top four rate of 72.0%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Volibear item build achieves a 92.4% top four rate, representing a +20.4% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Volibear achieves 77.1% top four rate (+5.1% vs base) with 2.99 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Volibear achieves a 30.1% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Volibear a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.

When to Itemize Volibear

  • When you find Volibear early and can build around it as your primary carry
  • When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
  • When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Volibear 's key items

When NOT to Itemize Volibear

  • When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
  • When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game

Best Volibear Items in TFT Set 16

The best Volibear item is Warmog's Armor with a 77.10% win rate (+5.10% vs base), 13.53% first place rate, and 3.04% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 11.11% pick rate and 71.90% win rate. Edge of Night has the highest first place rate at 16.23%. The top three Volibear items are Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage, and Edge of Night.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
B77.10%+5.10%13.53%3.04%2,319
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt
B76.88%+4.88%14.57%2.03%1,553
B.F. SwordChain Vest
A76.85%+4.85%16.23%3.41%2,605
4
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
B76.36%+4.36%16.08%5.86%4,475
5
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B76.20%+4.20%13.95%2.58%1,966
6
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt
B75.76%+3.76%14.64%8.28%6,323
7
Sparring GlovesNegatron Cloak
B75.11%+3.11%15.63%3.38%2,583
8
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
B75.06%+3.06%14.18%5.90%4,503
9
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
B71.92%-0.08%13.03%2.41%1,841
10
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
B71.90%-0.10%13.97%11.11%8,484
11
Chain VestRecurve Bow
B71.89%-0.11%14.97%7.47%5,702
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B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
B70.14%-1.86%13.34%2.61%1,996

Best Volibear Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Volibear artifact item is Luden's Tempest with a 95.83% win rate (+23.83% vs base), 18.58% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Hellfire Hatchet with a 0.51% pick rate and 83.72% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Volibear artifact items are Luden's Tempest, Dawncore, and Aegis of Dawn.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A95.83%+23.83%18.58%0.03%24
A94.44%+22.44%19.83%0.02%18
A94.12%+22.12%18.63%0.02%17
4A93.33%+21.33%19.53%0.02%15
5A91.89%+19.89%18.91%0.05%37
6A88.14%+16.14%20.56%0.08%59
7A85.71%+13.71%20.64%0.02%14
8A83.72%+11.72%19.85%0.51%393
9A82.86%+10.86%20.95%0.14%105
10B82.31%+10.31%14.13%0.34%260
11A80.00%+8.00%21.01%0.16%120
12A78.79%+6.79%18.20%0.04%33
13A74.77%+2.77%17.85%0.15%111
14A74.36%+2.36%22.69%0.05%39
15A73.97%+1.97%18.71%0.10%73
16A73.39%+1.39%19.98%0.16%124
17A72.93%+0.93%21.66%0.24%181
18A72.46%+0.46%20.34%0.18%138
19A72.31%+0.31%16.90%0.32%242
20A72.06%+0.06%20.80%0.09%68
21A71.76%-0.24%21.96%0.11%85
22A70.00%-2.00%19.97%0.04%30
23A68.42%-3.58%20.15%0.10%76
24A68.09%-3.91%24.31%0.06%47
25A67.23%-4.77%17.94%0.16%119
26A64.29%-7.71%17.69%0.02%14
27A62.30%-9.70%19.01%0.08%61
28A60.47%-11.53%20.26%0.06%43

Best Volibear Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Volibear radiant item is Radiant Quicksilver with a 90.63% win rate (+18.63% vs base), 16.51% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.42% pick rate and 74.14% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Volibear radiant items are Radiant Quicksilver, Radiant Archangel's Staff, and Radiant Bramble Vest.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B90.63%+18.63%16.51%0.04%32
B89.47%+17.47%16.30%0.02%19
B87.50%+15.50%13.64%0.02%16
4B86.67%+14.67%12.52%0.04%30
5A83.33%+11.33%18.94%0.03%24
6A80.65%+8.65%19.00%0.04%31
7B80.00%+8.00%13.31%0.03%20
8B79.31%+7.31%13.84%0.04%29
9B79.17%+7.17%14.34%0.03%24
10A77.27%+5.27%17.96%0.03%22
11B76.19%+4.19%14.02%0.03%21
12A75.00%+3.00%20.21%0.05%36
13B75.00%+3.00%14.47%0.02%16
14A75.00%+3.00%18.05%0.07%56
15B74.14%+2.14%14.55%0.42%321
16B73.91%+1.91%15.22%0.03%23
17A73.33%+1.33%23.18%0.02%15
18A73.33%+1.33%19.40%0.02%15
19A72.22%+0.22%18.56%0.05%36
20A70.00%-2.00%19.08%0.01%10
21B66.67%-5.33%16.01%0.03%24
22B66.67%-5.33%14.76%0.04%30
23B65.38%-6.62%15.61%0.03%26
24A64.29%-7.71%17.37%0.02%14
25A62.22%-9.78%16.83%0.06%45
26B61.29%-10.71%15.69%0.04%31
27B61.11%-10.89%17.28%0.07%54
28B61.11%-10.89%16.93%0.02%18
29B54.29%-17.71%14.04%0.05%35
30B52.83%-19.17%14.45%0.07%53
31B38.46%-33.54%13.61%0.03%26
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Volibear Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Volibear 's best build in Set 16?

The best Volibear build in Set 16 is Thief's Gloves with a 92.36% top four rate, 75.69% first place rate, and 1.59 average placement. This build is picked 0.59% of the time.

What is the best item for Volibear ?

The best item for Volibear is Warmog's Armor with a 77.10% win rate. This item is picked 3.04% of the time and has won 1,788 matches across 2,319 games.

Which item is most popular on Volibear ?

Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Volibear with a 11.11% pick rate. This item maintains a 71.90% win rate and has been used in 8,484 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Volibear ?

The top 3 items for Volibear are Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage, and Edge of Night with an average win rate of 76.95%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.

How many matches do the Volibear item builds have?

The Volibear item builds are based on 44,350 total matches. Warmog's Armor has the most wins with 1,788 victories.

Should I always build Warmog's Armor on Volibear ?

While Warmog's Armor has the highest win rate at 77.10%, the best Volibear build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage, and Edge of Night as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.

What components should I prioritize for Volibear in TFT Set 16?

The top components to prioritize for Volibear in Set 16 are Giant's Belt, Sparring Gloves, and B.F. Sword. These components appear most frequently in Volibear 's highest win rate item builds. Giant's Belt is the #1 priority component, appearing in 4 of Volibear 's top item builds.

What should I pick on carousel for Volibear in TFT?

When playing Volibear in TFT Set 16, prioritize Giant's Belt on the first carousel as it builds into Volibear 's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Sparring Gloves and B.F. Sword. These components give you the flexibility to build Volibear 's optimal items.

Should I itemize Volibear in TFT Set 16?

Volibear is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Volibear 's best item build achieves a +20.4% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 72.0%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

Is Volibear a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Volibear is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Volibear achieves +20.4% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.

What is Volibear 's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?

When properly itemized, Volibear achieves an average top four rate of 77.1% in TFT Set 16, which is +5.1% compared to the base rate of 72.0%. The best Volibear item build reaches 92.4% top four rate with a 1.59 average placement.

What is the best Volibear emblem?

The best Volibear emblem is Zaun Emblem with a 88.40% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.33% of the time and has been used in 250 matches.

What is the top Volibear radiant item?

The top Volibear radiant item is Radiant Spear of Shojin with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.

What is the best Volibear artifact?

The best Volibear artifact is Luden's Tempest with a 95.83% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 24 matches.