Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.9%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Hecarimvs Volibear

FFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 13, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Volibear is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Volibear wins with a 68.0% win rate (+36.0%) over Hecarim based on 25 games. Volibear holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Volibear matchup.

Hecarim Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hecarim performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Volibear - 32.0% win rateVolibear(32.0%)
Hecarim - 32.0% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
32.0% WR
VS
Volibear vs Hecarim matchup - 68.0% win rate
Volibear
68.0% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Volibear Matchup?

Volibear wins the Hecarim vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Volibear
Matches: 25
32.0%
Win Rate
68.0%
1.1
CS / min
1.0
680
DMG / min
605
11,556
Gold / game
11,028
604
Heal / min
422
1,052
DMG Mitigated / min
1,278
0.8
CC / min
0.9
37.5%
Early Game WR
62.5%
22.2%
Late Game WR
77.8%

Hecarim vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Volibear matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 25 recent matches analyzed, Volibear wins with a 68.0% win rate compared to Hecarim's 32.0%, giving Volibear a 36.0 percentage point advantage. Volibear dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Hecarim players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Volibear leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Volibear has a strong advantage in this matchup. Hecarim players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Volibear overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hecarim vs Volibear Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Volibear in League of Legends

Hecarim is favored during the laning phase against Volibear, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Hecarim holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Hecarim
1.0Volibear
Hecarim and Volibear farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
680Hecarim
605Volibear
Hecarim deals 75 more champion damage per minute than Volibear. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Volibear choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Hecarim's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,556Hecarim
11,028Volibear
Hecarim earns 528 more gold per game than Volibear, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Hecarim slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Hecarim
0.9Volibear
Both Hecarim and Volibear provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,657Hecarim
1,700Volibear
Hecarim and Volibear have comparable sustain profiles, with only 43 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Hecarim Build Against Volibear

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Volibear, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Volibear are Axiom Arc, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Volibear. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hecarim vs Volibear matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Volibear
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim37.5%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear62.5%
Late Game
Volibear
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim22.2%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear77.8%

Volibear dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Hecarim. This lopsided early game means Volibear can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Volibear is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 77.8% win rate — 55.6 points above Hecarim. Extended games heavily favor Volibear, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Volibear holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Hecarim players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Hecarim Runes Against Volibear

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs VolibearSorcery
Phase Rush - best Hecarim rune vs VolibearNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs VolibearCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs VolibearWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Volibear
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs VolibearPrecision
Triumph - best Hecarim rune vs VolibearLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs Volibear
50.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Hecarim the best tools to compete against Volibear in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Hecarim's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hecarim matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.07%891.065412,65843.2%48.9%
52.63%761.168512,70658.1%45.5%
46.77%621.066012,98451.6%41.9%
44.07%591.174812,52144.4%43.5%
48.28%581.270713,54842.9%53.3%
47.37%571.172913,81755.6%43.6%
35.71%561.167911,75130.6%45.0%
52.73%551.173112,78551.6%54.2%
52.50%401.362212,55262.5%45.8%
57.14%351.066412,05573.3%45.0%
52.94%341.275713,82050.0%56.3%
45.45%331.178112,85138.9%53.3%
31.25%321.072913,20838.5%26.3%
45.16%311.280413,46753.3%37.5%
54.84%311.178712,85852.9%57.1%
46.67%301.074412,63860.0%33.3%
50.00%301.063913,03454.5%47.4%
34.48%291.277612,39536.8%30.0%
34.48%291.278014,33427.3%38.9%
62.07%291.263213,01969.2%56.3%
57.14%281.289413,45358.8%54.5%
51.85%271.374612,89941.7%60.0%
59.26%271.385014,19850.0%69.2%
32.00%251.168011,55637.5%22.2%
54.17%241.184413,74166.7%41.7%
52.17%231.160611,51253.9%50.0%
43.48%231.262912,05437.5%57.1%
72.73%221.182711,82578.6%62.5%
33.33%211.256711,91230.8%37.5%
35.00%201.274813,34655.6%18.2%
50.00%201.263512,04127.3%77.8%
52.63%191.481214,79642.9%58.3%
35.29%171.263012,01127.3%50.0%
43.75%161.173012,98471.4%22.2%
37.50%161.370913,46640.0%36.4%
50.00%161.381813,16462.5%37.5%
64.29%141.381314,81950.0%70.0%
53.85%131.589014,87833.3%71.4%
15.38%131.579914,48716.7%14.3%
46.15%131.072412,98733.3%75.0%
50.00%121.375311,81850.0%50.0%
50.00%121.377214,9830.0%60.0%
66.67%121.272312,98366.7%66.7%
27.27%111.171213,58866.7%12.5%
45.45%110.955810,17950.0%40.0%
54.55%111.069613,09075.0%42.9%
60.00%101.062512,87580.0%40.0%
55.56%91.060213,24880.0%25.0%
22.22%91.574814,2350.0%33.3%
50.00%81.263813,94866.7%40.0%
87.50%81.280614,213100.0%85.7%
42.86%71.162414,39950.0%40.0%
42.86%71.579211,9660.0%75.0%
42.86%71.146110,83325.0%66.7%
60.00%51.486616,594100.0%33.3%
100.00%51.075113,701100.0%100.0%
80.00%51.583811,586100.0%0.0%

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Hecarim vs Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Volibear in League of Legends?

Volibear wins the Hecarim vs Volibear matchup with a 68.0% win rate compared to Hecarim's 32.0%, a 36.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 25 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Hecarim do against Volibear in the early game?

In the early game, Volibear has the advantage against Hecarim with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Volibear players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hecarim do against Volibear in the late game?

In the late game, Volibear takes over the Hecarim vs Volibear matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to 22.2%. Volibear scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Volibear matchup?

Volibear wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 68.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 36.0 percentage point advantage means Volibear is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 25 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Volibear?

The best Hecarim build against Volibear includes Axiom Arc, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hecarim runes against Volibear?

The best Hecarim runes against Volibear use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Hecarim vs Volibear matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Volibear?

No, Hecarim struggles against Volibear with only a 32.0% win rate. Volibear has the advantage in this matchup. Hecarim players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Volibear's lead.

How do I play Hecarim against Volibear?

When playing Hecarim against Volibear, play cautiously and avoid Volibear's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Volibear has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.