Archived Champion: This champion is from TFT Set 16 and is no longer in the current set. Stats shown are from when this set was active.
Avg Place
3.50
1st Place
15.0%
Top 4
68.7%
Volibear TFT Build
Set 16
Bruiser
Freljord
5 CostSetSet 18
Matches61,801
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedAug 29, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Best Volibear build for TFT Set 16 with 73.6% top 4 rate. Top items: Giant Slayer, Thief's Gloves, and Edge of Night. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
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Set 16 Volibear builds: Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve (73.62% top four rate, +4.94% difference); Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, Sterak's Gage (72.75% top four rate, +4.07% difference); Bloodthirster, Quicksilver, Sterak's Gage (70.90% top four rate, +2.22% difference)
Average Placement:3.25
Top 4 Rate:73.62%
Top 4 Diff:+4.94%
First Place Rate:23.81%
Pick Rate:2.43%
Average Placement:3.08
Top 4 Rate:72.75%
Top 4 Diff:+4.07%
First Place Rate:31.37%
Pick Rate:0.46%
Average Placement:3.33
Top 4 Rate:70.90%
Top 4 Diff:+2.22%
First Place Rate:26.08%
Pick Rate:0.77%
Volibear Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Volibear in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, Recurve Bow 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.
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Sparring GlovesFound in 5 builds
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B.F. SwordFound in 5 builds
3
Recurve BowFound in 2 builds
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Chain VestFound in 2 builds
5
Negatron CloakFound in 2 builds
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 Thief's Gloves, Quicksilver, 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 Giant Slayer, Edge of Night, Sterak's Gage, which are core items for maximizing Volibear 's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Volibear , appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Giant Slayer, Titan's Resolve, 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
Low PriorityVolibear has low itemization priority in Set 16. Even with optimal items, Volibear only achieves +4.9% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 68.7%. Consider using Volibear as a support unit or item holder for a stronger carry.
When Itemized (Avg)
Top 4 Rate71.5%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+2.9%
Average Placement3.27
First Place Rate25.4%
Base Champion Stats
Base Top 4 Rate68.7%
Best Build Diff+4.9%
Champion Cost5-cost
Builds Analyzed4
Key Factors for Volibear Itemization in Set 16
Minimal Item Benefit
Even Volibear 's best item build only provides +4.9% improvement, suggesting items have limited impact on this champion.
Strong Average Placement
Itemized Volibear achieves 3.27 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.
High First Place Potential
Itemized Volibear achieves 25.4% 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 4 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Volibear has a base top four rate of 68.7%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Volibear item build achieves a 73.6% top four rate, representing a +4.9% difference from the base rate. 4 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Volibear achieves 71.5% top four rate (+2.9% vs base) with 3.27 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Volibear achieves a 25.4% 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 Volibear 's perfect items naturally come together
- When your primary carry options aren't hitting
- As a temporary item holder before transitioning to a stronger carry
✗When NOT to Itemize Volibear
- When you have a clear path to a higher-scaling carry
- When the lobby is heavily contesting Volibear
Best Volibear Items in TFT Set 16
The best Volibear item is Giant Slayer with a 74.90% win rate (+6.22% vs base), 14.37% first place rate, and 2.11% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 13.33% pick rate and 69.53% win rate. Thief's Gloves has the highest first place rate at 17.73%. The top three Volibear items are Giant Slayer, Thief's Gloves, and Edge of Night.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 74.90% | +6.22% | 14.37% | 2.11% | 4,693 | ||
 | S | 74.04% | +5.36% | 17.73% | 3.35% | 7,426 | ||
 | B | 73.62% | +4.94% | 15.41% | 3.68% | 8,165 | ||
| 4 |  | A | 72.54% | +3.86% | 15.86% | 8.94% | 19,849 | |
| 5 |  | B | 72.34% | +3.66% | 13.70% | 3.31% | 7,342 | |
| 6 |  | B | 71.75% | +3.07% | 13.30% | 4.99% | 11,068 | |
| 7 | | C | 70.72% | +2.04% | 13.77% | 2.02% | 4,481 | |
| 8 | | C | 69.86% | +1.18% | 12.57% | 8.34% | 18,518 | |
| 9 | | C | 69.53% | +0.85% | 13.56% | 13.33% | 29,572 |
Best Volibear Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Volibear artifact item is Gold Collector with a 84.58% win rate (+15.90% vs base), 14.05% first place rate, and 0.27% pick rate. The most popular is Hellfire Hatchet with a 1.38% pick rate and 77.04% win rate. Zhonya's Paradox has the highest first place rate at 19.41%. The top three Volibear artifact items are Gold Collector, Sniper's Focus, and Aegis of Dusk.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 84.58% | +15.90% | 14.05% | 0.27% | 590 | ||
| C | 77.04% | +8.36% | 14.60% | 1.38% | 3,057 | ||
| D | 81.46% | +12.78% | 11.45% | 0.08% | 178 | ||
| 4 | D | 77.19% | +8.51% | 13.71% | 0.61% | 1,346 | |
| 5 | D | 78.49% | +9.81% | 10.34% | 0.25% | 544 | |
| 6 | C | 78.91% | +10.23% | 16.32% | 0.18% | 403 | |
| 7 | F | 77.13% | +8.45% | 8.65% | 0.52% | 1,150 | |
| 8 | D | 75.88% | +7.20% | 14.32% | 1.32% | 2,931 | |
| 9 | C | 76.46% | +7.78% | 12.29% | 0.70% | 1,555 | |
| 10 | F | 75.98% | +7.30% | 9.23% | 0.92% | 2,048 | |
| 11 | D | 79.20% | +10.52% | 12.71% | 0.11% | 250 | |
| 12 | C | 75.24% | +6.56% | 14.17% | 0.90% | 1,999 | |
| 13 | B | 76.55% | +7.87% | 19.41% | 0.29% | 644 | |
| 14 | C | 74.69% | +6.01% | 15.16% | 1.08% | 2,386 | |
| 15 | D | 74.64% | +5.96% | 12.08% | 0.44% | 978 | |
| 16 | - | 76.28% | +7.60% | 0.00% | 0.15% | 333 | |
| 17 | D | 74.93% | +6.25% | 11.69% | 0.17% | 375 | |
| 18 | C | 73.59% | +4.91% | 13.22% | 0.30% | 674 | |
| 19 | D | 72.73% | +4.05% | 13.78% | 0.51% | 1,122 | |
| 20 | F | 71.92% | +3.24% | 11.91% | 0.60% | 1,321 | |
| 21 | D | 73.86% | +5.18% | 14.97% | 0.15% | 329 | |
| 22 | D | 71.18% | +2.50% | 10.45% | 0.57% | 1,256 | |
| 23 | B | 76.00% | +7.32% | 16.11% | 0.07% | 150 | |
| 24 | A | 73.36% | +4.68% | 14.42% | 0.10% | 229 | |
| 25 | B | 71.67% | +2.99% | 14.08% | 0.10% | 233 | |
| 26 | C | 70.74% | +2.06% | 13.22% | 0.12% | 270 | |
| 27 | C | 71.77% | +3.09% | 15.98% | 0.06% | 124 | |
| 28 | C | 71.93% | +3.25% | 13.65% | 0.05% | 114 | |
| 29 | C | 70.92% | +2.24% | 10.69% | 0.06% | 141 | |
| 30 | C | 69.86% | +1.18% | 14.12% | 0.03% | 73 | |
| 31 | - | 65.12% | -3.56% | 0.00% | 0.10% | 215 |
Best Volibear Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Volibear radiant item is Radiant Archangel's Staff with a 87.50% win rate (+18.82% vs base), 16.48% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Sterak's Gage with a 0.38% pick rate and 69.53% win rate. Radiant Evenshroud has the highest first place rate at 22.33%. The top three Volibear radiant items are Radiant Archangel's Staff, Radiant Sunfire Cape, and Radiant Blue Buff.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 83.65% | +14.97% | 15.74% | 0.05% | 104 | ||
| F | 87.50% | +18.82% | 16.48% | 0.02% | 40 | ||
| D | 78.01% | +9.33% | 15.46% | 0.11% | 241 | ||
| 4 | D | 76.89% | +8.21% | 12.98% | 0.11% | 251 | |
| 5 | D | 79.03% | +10.35% | 17.41% | 0.06% | 124 | |
| 6 | A | 73.02% | +4.34% | 15.19% | 0.35% | 782 | |
| 7 | D | 80.00% | +11.32% | 12.48% | 0.03% | 70 | |
| 8 | F | 77.92% | +9.24% | 22.33% | 0.03% | 77 | |
| 9 | F | 77.11% | +8.43% | 12.64% | 0.04% | 83 | |
| 10 | F | 70.31% | +1.63% | 13.16% | 0.30% | 667 | |
| 11 | F | 69.53% | +0.85% | 16.01% | 0.38% | 850 | |
| 12 | F | 72.97% | +4.29% | 12.16% | 0.08% | 185 | |
| 13 | F | 68.93% | +0.25% | 13.23% | 0.32% | 721 | |
| 14 | F | 73.48% | +4.80% | 10.04% | 0.06% | 132 | |
| 15 | C | 71.50% | +2.82% | 22.02% | 0.09% | 193 | |
| 16 | C | 73.79% | +5.11% | 16.32% | 0.05% | 103 | |
| 17 | F | 72.45% | +3.77% | 12.46% | 0.04% | 98 | |
| 18 | F | 66.51% | -2.17% | 13.96% | 0.20% | 439 | |
| 19 | D | 69.18% | +0.50% | 14.59% | 0.07% | 159 | |
| 20 | D | 73.77% | +5.09% | 16.50% | 0.03% | 61 | |
| 21 | F | 67.96% | -0.72% | 15.38% | 0.09% | 206 | |
| 22 | F | 69.53% | +0.85% | 13.91% | 0.06% | 128 | |
| 23 | F | 65.04% | -3.64% | 10.29% | 0.26% | 575 | |
| 24 | C | 72.22% | +3.54% | 19.04% | 0.03% | 72 | |
| 25 | F | 69.11% | +0.43% | 14.56% | 0.06% | 123 | |
| 26 | C | 72.55% | +3.87% | 18.21% | 0.02% | 51 | |
| 27 | F | 63.31% | -5.37% | 11.60% | 0.21% | 477 | |
| 28 | F | 67.19% | -1.49% | 16.26% | 0.06% | 128 | |
| 29 | F | 67.65% | -1.03% | 18.89% | 0.05% | 102 | |
| 30 | F | 65.18% | -3.50% | 12.08% | 0.05% | 112 | |
| 31 | C | 69.09% | +0.41% | 19.12% | 0.02% | 55 | |
| 32 | A | 67.31% | -1.37% | 16.56% | 0.02% | 52 | |
| 33 | F | 60.62% | -8.06% | 10.83% | 0.07% | 160 | |
| 34 | C | 59.06% | -9.62% | 20.67% | 0.08% | 171 | |
| 35 | F | 55.77% | -12.91% | 18.79% | 0.05% | 104 | |
| 36 | F | 59.18% | -9.50% | 14.66% | 0.02% | 49 |
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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 Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, and Titan's Resolve as core items. This build has a 73.62% win rate and is picked 2.43% of the time. First place rate: 23.81%, avg placement: 3.25.
What is the best item for Volibear ?
Giant Slayer is the best item for Volibear with a 74.90% win rate and 2.11% pick rate across 4,693 matches.
Which item is most popular on Volibear ?
Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Volibear with a 13.33% pick rate. It has a 69.53% win rate across 29,572 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Volibear ?
The top 3 items for Volibear are Giant Slayer, Thief's Gloves, and Edge of Night. 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 111,114 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Giant Slayer on Volibear ?
Giant Slayer is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 74.90% 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 Recurve Bow. 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?
Volibear is typically not a primary item holder. Consider putting items on your main carry instead, using Volibear for their traits and utility.
Is Volibear a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Volibear is not a primary item holder. Items only marginally improve their performance. It's better to use Volibear for their traits and give items to dedicated carries.
What is Volibear 's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
Volibear 's top 4 rate when itemized is 71.5%. With proper items, Volibear matches the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Volibear emblem?
The best emblem for Volibear is Vanquisher Emblem with a 78.21% win rate. This emblem activates the Vanquisher trait on Volibear , providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Volibear radiant item?
The top radiant item for Volibear is Radiant Archangel's Staff with a 87.50% 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 Gold Collector with a 84.58% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Volibear 's kit.
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