Volibear TFT Build
5 CostBest Volibear build for TFT Set 16 with 89.4% top 4 rate. Top items: Edge of Night, Quicksilver, and Warmog's Armor. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Volibear builds: Thief's Gloves (89.36% top four rate, +23.48% difference); Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, Sterak's Gage (73.91% top four rate, +8.03% difference); Bloodthirster, Quicksilver, Sterak's Gage (72.00% top four rate, +6.12% difference)
Volibear Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Volibear in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Chain Vest and Negatron Cloak 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.
Why These Components for Volibear ?
Sparring Gloves is the 1st priority component for Volibear , appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Quicksilver, Thief's Gloves, Hand Of Justice, which are core items for maximizing Volibear 's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 2nd priority component for Volibear , appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Edge of Night, Sterak's Gage, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Volibear 's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Volibear , appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Warmog's Armor, Sterak's Gage, which are core items for maximizing Volibear 's effectiveness.
Volibear Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Volibear 's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Sparring Gloves or B.F. Sword 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
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Volibear Itemization in Set 16
Volibear 's best item build provides +23.5% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
Itemized Volibear achieves 3.11 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.
Itemized Volibear achieves 29.8% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
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 65.9%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Volibear item build achieves a 89.4% top four rate, representing a +23.5% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 3 builds show 5-10% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Volibear achieves 74.2% top four rate (+8.3% vs base) with 3.11 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Volibear achieves a 29.8% 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 Edge of Night with a 73.93% win rate (+8.05% vs base), 15.69% first place rate, and 3.77% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 12.69% pick rate and 65.56% win rate. Thief's Gloves has the highest first place rate at 15.70%. The top three Volibear items are Edge of Night, Quicksilver, and Warmog's Armor.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 73.93% | +8.05% | 15.69% | 3.77% | 698 | ||
  | B | 70.83% | +4.95% | 14.81% | 3.11% | 576 | ||
 | B | 69.40% | +3.52% | 13.91% | 2.63% | 487 | ||
| 4 | | B | 69.21% | +3.33% | 15.70% | 3.82% | 708 | |
| 5 | | B | 69.15% | +3.27% | 14.83% | 8.55% | 1,585 | |
| 6 |  | B | 69.08% | +3.20% | 13.95% | 5.58% | 1,035 | |
| 7 |  | B | 68.72% | +2.84% | 14.37% | 2.02% | 374 | |
| 8 | | B | 66.58% | +0.70% | 12.81% | 2.10% | 389 | |
| 9 | | B | 66.01% | +0.13% | 13.84% | 8.51% | 1,577 | |
| 10 | | B | 65.56% | -0.32% | 13.50% | 12.69% | 2,352 |
Best Volibear Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Volibear artifact item is Death's Defiance with a 75.54% win rate (+9.66% vs base), 19.23% first place rate, and 0.75% pick rate. The most popular is Hellfire Hatchet with a 0.95% pick rate and 66.48% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 20.67%. The top three Volibear artifact items are Death's Defiance, The Indomitable, and Fishbones.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 75.54% | +9.66% | 19.23% | 0.75% | 139 | ||
| A | 75.00% | +9.12% | 18.00% | 0.13% | 24 | ||
| A | 73.33% | +7.45% | 17.40% | 0.08% | 15 | ||
| 4 | A | 71.83% | +5.95% | 18.53% | 0.38% | 71 | |
| 5 | A | 71.67% | +5.79% | 17.60% | 0.32% | 60 | |
| 6 | B | 71.05% | +5.17% | 15.99% | 0.21% | 38 | |
| 7 | B | 69.44% | +3.56% | 17.27% | 0.39% | 72 | |
| 8 | B | 68.18% | +2.30% | 14.91% | 0.36% | 66 | |
| 9 | B | 68.09% | +2.21% | 16.53% | 0.76% | 141 | |
| 10 | A | 68.00% | +2.12% | 19.25% | 0.13% | 25 | |
| 11 | A | 67.95% | +2.07% | 19.13% | 0.42% | 78 | |
| 12 | A | 66.48% | +0.60% | 17.74% | 0.95% | 176 | |
| 13 | A | 64.52% | -1.36% | 20.67% | 0.17% | 31 | |
| 14 | B | 64.29% | -1.59% | 17.10% | 0.08% | 14 | |
| 15 | B | 63.81% | -2.07% | 16.17% | 0.57% | 105 | |
| 16 | A | 63.64% | -2.24% | 17.99% | 0.06% | 11 | |
| 17 | B | 62.89% | -2.99% | 12.28% | 0.52% | 97 | |
| 18 | A | 62.86% | -3.02% | 19.75% | 0.19% | 35 | |
| 19 | A | 62.50% | -3.38% | 18.14% | 0.09% | 16 | |
| 20 | A | 60.87% | -5.01% | 18.94% | 0.12% | 23 | |
| 21 | B | 60.00% | -5.88% | 16.82% | 0.05% | 10 | |
| 22 | B | 58.33% | -7.55% | 16.19% | 0.32% | 60 | |
| 23 | A | 56.25% | -9.63% | 17.88% | 0.09% | 16 | |
| 24 | B | 56.00% | -9.88% | 12.44% | 0.13% | 25 | |
| 25 | A | 55.56% | -10.32% | 16.96% | 0.10% | 18 |
Best Volibear Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Volibear radiant item is Radiant Hextech Gunblade with a 100.00% win rate (+34.12% vs base), 17.18% first place rate, and 0.07% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.42% pick rate and 77.92% win rate. Radiant Sterak's Gage has the highest first place rate at 18.58%. The top three Volibear radiant items are Radiant Hextech Gunblade, Radiant Striker's Flail, and Radiant Giant Slayer.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 100.00% | +34.12% | 17.18% | 0.07% | 13 | ||
| B | 83.33% | +17.45% | 17.62% | 0.13% | 24 | ||
| A | 81.82% | +15.94% | 17.92% | 0.12% | 22 | ||
| 4 | B | 81.82% | +15.94% | 15.75% | 0.06% | 11 | |
| 5 | B | 81.82% | +15.94% | 14.98% | 0.06% | 11 | |
| 6 | B | 77.92% | +12.04% | 15.11% | 0.42% | 77 | |
| 7 | B | 76.47% | +10.59% | 14.95% | 0.09% | 17 | |
| 8 | B | 69.44% | +3.56% | 15.01% | 0.19% | 36 | |
| 9 | B | 68.18% | +2.30% | 15.84% | 0.12% | 22 | |
| 10 | B | 66.67% | +0.79% | 15.95% | 0.06% | 12 | |
| 11 | B | 66.15% | +0.27% | 17.22% | 0.35% | 65 | |
| 12 | B | 64.71% | -1.17% | 17.07% | 0.09% | 17 | |
| 13 | B | 64.29% | -1.59% | 15.29% | 0.08% | 14 | |
| 14 | B | 61.97% | -3.91% | 18.58% | 0.38% | 71 | |
| 15 | B | 60.53% | -5.35% | 16.58% | 0.21% | 38 | |
| 16 | B | 60.00% | -5.88% | 14.64% | 0.05% | 10 | |
| 17 | B | 59.09% | -6.79% | 16.06% | 0.36% | 66 | |
| 18 | B | 57.89% | -7.99% | 15.16% | 0.31% | 57 | |
| 19 | B | 54.55% | -11.33% | 15.51% | 0.06% | 11 | |
| 20 | B | 50.00% | -15.88% | 15.47% | 0.06% | 12 | |
| 21 | B | 47.37% | -18.51% | 15.49% | 0.10% | 19 | |
| 22 | B | 44.44% | -21.44% | 15.42% | 0.10% | 18 |
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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 TFT Set 16 features Thief's Gloves as core items. This build has a 89.36% win rate and is picked 0.48% of the time. First place rate: 68.09%, avg placement: 1.79.
What is the best item for Volibear ?
Edge of Night is the best item for Volibear with a 73.93% win rate and 3.77% pick rate across 698 matches.
Which item is most popular on Volibear ?
Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Volibear with a 12.69% pick rate. It has a 65.56% win rate across 2,352 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Volibear ?
The top 3 items for Volibear are Edge of Night, Quicksilver, and Warmog's Armor. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Volibear 's kit.
How many matches do the Volibear item builds have?
The Volibear item build data is based on 9,781 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Edge of Night on Volibear ?
Edge of Night is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 73.93% win rate on Volibear .
What components should I prioritize for Volibear in TFT Set 16?
Priority components for Volibear are Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, and Giant's Belt. These components build into Volibear 's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Volibear in TFT?
On carousel for Volibear TFT builds, prioritize Sparring Gloves. These components are essential for Volibear 's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Volibear in TFT Set 16?
Yes, Volibear is a strong item holder with a 89.4% win rate when properly itemized. Volibear should be a priority for your items in Volibear comps.
Is Volibear a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Yes, Volibear is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 65.9% to 89.4%. Volibear scales well with items.
What is Volibear 's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
Volibear 's top 4 rate when itemized is 74.2%. With proper items, Volibear significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Volibear emblem?
The best emblem for Volibear is Defender Emblem with a 86.36% win rate. This emblem activates the Defender trait on Volibear , providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Volibear radiant item?
The top radiant item for Volibear is Radiant Hextech Gunblade with a 100.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Volibear artifact?
The best artifact for Volibear is Blighting Jewel with a 83.33% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Volibear 's kit.