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.
Volibear  TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
3.50
1st Place
15.0%
Top 4
68.7%
Pick Rate
14.8%

Volibear TFT Build

Set 16
SetSet 17
Matches364,187
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMay 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Volibear build for TFT Set 16 with 95.7% top 4 rate. Top items: Giant Slayer, Thief's Gloves, and Edge of Night. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Volibear builds: Thief's Gloves (95.74% top four rate, +27.06% difference); 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)

Average Placement:1.39
Top 4 Rate:95.74%
Top 4 Diff:+27.06%
First Place Rate:82.96%
Pick Rate:0.53%
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%

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 Gloves - Priority 1 component for Volibear  in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 5 builds
2
B.F. Sword - Priority 2 component for Volibear  in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 5 builds
3
Recurve Bow - Priority 3 component for Volibear  in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 2 builds
4
Chain Vest - Priority 4 component for Volibear  in TFT
Chain VestFound in 2 builds
5
Negatron Cloak - Priority 5 component for Volibear  in TFT
Negatron CloakFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Volibear ?

Sparring Gloves

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

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

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

High PriorityVolibear is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Volibear item build achieves a 95.7% top four rate, which is +27.1% higher than Volibear 's base rate of 68.7%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate76.4%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+7.7%
Average Placement2.90
First Place Rate36.9%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate68.7%
Best Build Diff+27.1%
Champion Cost5-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Volibear Itemization in Set 16

Excellent Item Scaling

Volibear 's best item build provides +27.1% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.

Strong Average Placement

Itemized Volibear achieves 2.90 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.

High First Place Potential

Itemized Volibear achieves 36.9% 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 68.7%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Volibear item build achieves a 95.7% top four rate, representing a +27.1% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 4 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Volibear achieves 76.4% top four rate (+7.7% vs base) with 2.90 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Volibear achieves a 36.9% 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 Giant Slayer with a 74.90% win rate (+6.22% vs base), 14.69% first place rate, and 2.11% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 13.33% pick rate and 69.53% win rate. Sterak's Gage has the highest first place rate at 16.28%. 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
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B74.90%+6.22%14.69%2.11%4,693
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
A74.04%+5.36%15.84%3.35%7,426
B.F. SwordChain Vest
A73.62%+4.94%15.85%3.68%8,165
4
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt
A72.54%+3.86%16.28%8.94%19,849
5
Sparring GlovesNegatron Cloak
B72.34%+3.66%14.53%3.31%7,342
6
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
B71.75%+3.07%14.23%4.99%11,068
7
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
C70.72%+2.04%14.47%2.02%4,481
8
Chain VestRecurve Bow
C69.86%+1.18%13.82%8.34%18,518
9
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
C69.53%+0.85%13.81%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), 15.85% 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. Titanic Hydra has the highest first place rate at 16.20%. 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
B84.58%+15.90%15.85%0.27%590
F81.46%+12.78%10.77%0.08%178
F79.20%+10.52%12.46%0.11%250
4C78.91%+10.23%14.15%0.18%403
5C78.49%+9.81%13.78%0.25%544
6D77.19%+8.51%14.08%0.61%1,346
7C77.13%+8.45%13.83%0.52%1,150
8C77.04%+8.36%14.00%1.38%3,057
9B76.55%+7.87%14.81%0.29%644
10C76.46%+7.78%13.52%0.70%1,555
11C76.28%+7.60%14.89%0.15%333
12D76.00%+7.32%15.12%0.07%150
13C75.98%+7.30%13.73%0.92%2,048
14B75.88%+7.20%15.85%1.32%2,931
15A75.24%+6.56%16.20%0.90%1,999
16C74.93%+6.25%13.61%0.17%375
17C74.69%+6.01%14.09%1.08%2,386
18D74.64%+5.96%11.64%0.44%978
19C73.86%+5.18%12.67%0.15%329
20D73.59%+4.91%11.87%0.30%674
21B73.36%+4.68%15.47%0.10%229
22F72.73%+4.05%12.29%0.51%1,122
23D71.93%+3.25%13.17%0.05%114
24D71.92%+3.24%10.84%0.60%1,321
25D71.77%+3.09%11.93%0.06%124
26D71.67%+2.99%10.11%0.10%233
27C71.18%+2.50%13.96%0.57%1,256
28F70.92%+2.24%10.67%0.06%141
29C70.74%+2.06%11.97%0.12%270
30F69.86%+1.18%11.54%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), 10.23% 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 Gargoyle Stoneplate has the highest first place rate at 19.65%. 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
F87.50%+18.82%10.23%0.02%40
D83.65%+14.97%12.22%0.05%104
C80.00%+11.32%13.02%0.03%70
4F79.03%+10.35%13.64%0.06%124
5B78.01%+9.33%14.26%0.11%241
6F77.92%+9.24%9.79%0.03%77
7D77.11%+8.43%11.96%0.04%83
8D76.89%+8.21%13.61%0.11%251
9D73.79%+5.11%14.90%0.05%103
10D73.77%+5.09%9.09%0.03%61
11C73.48%+4.80%14.29%0.06%132
12B73.02%+4.34%13.73%0.35%782
13B72.97%+4.29%10.57%0.08%185
14B72.55%+3.87%13.01%0.02%51
15B72.45%+3.77%12.34%0.04%98
16C72.22%+3.54%14.23%0.03%72
17B71.50%+2.82%17.85%0.09%193
18F70.31%+1.63%9.65%0.30%667
19D69.53%+0.85%11.82%0.06%128
20S69.53%+0.85%16.81%0.38%850
21D69.18%+0.50%12.75%0.07%159
22B69.11%+0.43%16.76%0.06%123
23F69.09%+0.41%13.39%0.02%55
24B68.93%+0.25%14.26%0.32%721
25D67.96%-0.72%11.76%0.09%206
26B67.65%-1.03%12.50%0.05%102
27A67.31%-1.37%13.97%0.02%52
28C67.19%-1.49%9.45%0.06%128
29A66.51%-2.17%14.80%0.20%439
30A65.18%-3.50%19.65%0.05%112
31D65.04%-3.64%10.17%0.26%575
32D63.31%-5.37%12.48%0.21%477
33D60.62%-8.06%11.39%0.07%160
34F59.18%-9.50%13.79%0.02%49
35B59.06%-9.62%12.92%0.08%171
36A55.77%-12.91%16.63%0.05%104

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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 95.74% win rate and is picked 0.53% of the time. First place rate: 82.96%, avg placement: 1.39.

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?

Yes, Volibear is a strong item holder with a 95.7% 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 68.7% to 95.7%. 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 76.4%. 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 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.