Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.6%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Hecarimvs Volibear

FFighterTank
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Volibear is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Hecarim wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Volibear based on 98 games. Hecarim 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 - 57.1% win rateVolibear(57.1%)
Hecarim - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
57.1% WR
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Volibear vs Hecarim matchup - 42.9% win rate
Volibear
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Volibear Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 98
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
1.3
CS / min
1.1
710
DMG / min
681
13,250
Gold / game
12,291
662
Heal / min
432
1,246
DMG Mitigated / min
1,487
0.8
CC / min
1.0
57.7%
Early Game WR
42.3%
56.5%
Late Game WR
43.5%

Hecarim vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Volibear matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 98 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Volibear's 42.9%, giving Hecarim a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Hecarim dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Volibear 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 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim players can confidently pick into Volibear and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Volibear away from CS whenever possible. 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
1.3Hecarim
1.1Volibear
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
710Hecarim
681Volibear
Damage output is virtually even between Hecarim and Volibear, with only 29 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,250Hecarim
12,291Volibear
Hecarim generates a commanding 958 more gold per game than Volibear. This substantial economic advantage means Hecarim consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Volibear should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Hecarim
1.0Volibear
Both Hecarim and Volibear provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,907Hecarim
1,918Volibear
Hecarim and Volibear have comparable sustain profiles, with only 11 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 Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin and Endless Hunger. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 85.7% win rate across 7 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
Hecarim
57.7%
+15.4% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim57.7%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear42.3%
Late Game
Hecarim
56.5%
+13.0% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim56.5%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear43.5%

Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.7% win rate — a 15.4 percentage point lead over Volibear. This lopsided early game means Hecarim can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.5% win rate — 13.0 points above Volibear. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Hecarim holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Volibear 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
63.2% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Hecarim to press their advantage against Volibear, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.51%1721.169013,01243.4%49.4%
42.48%1131.165813,05846.9%39.1%
57.80%1091.172213,75571.4%46.7%
57.14%981.371013,25057.7%56.5%
46.74%921.372413,83257.8%36.2%
50.00%841.267113,19155.8%43.9%
47.62%841.165012,12354.4%39.5%
45.78%831.362812,85848.9%42.1%
50.00%761.063111,86860.5%36.4%
48.57%701.176612,96751.3%45.2%
51.47%681.575313,75346.7%55.3%
62.12%661.266713,33758.1%65.7%
40.91%661.263512,10341.9%40.0%
45.16%621.270113,08151.6%38.7%
46.77%621.273513,13148.4%45.2%
44.26%611.266712,31740.6%48.3%
52.46%611.175712,24356.8%45.8%
52.54%591.270012,62967.7%35.7%
39.62%531.271313,30926.9%51.9%
50.00%521.269112,21551.9%48.0%
51.02%491.267713,63755.0%48.3%
44.90%491.478712,51845.2%44.4%
47.83%461.385913,79040.9%54.2%
28.57%421.256011,35518.2%40.0%
55.56%361.267312,73256.3%55.0%
58.82%341.262111,64366.7%46.1%
58.82%341.274113,49670.6%47.1%
51.52%331.374313,57066.7%33.3%
53.13%321.166512,41436.8%76.9%
35.48%311.267013,35046.7%25.0%
36.67%301.367112,55440.0%33.3%
63.33%301.481213,52350.0%75.0%
36.67%301.574413,61742.9%31.3%
55.17%291.177513,33654.5%55.6%
44.83%291.476713,32633.3%52.9%
53.57%281.377613,58154.5%52.9%
55.56%271.178213,98872.7%43.8%
37.04%271.158211,05141.2%30.0%
64.00%251.183812,99956.3%77.8%
54.17%241.458911,77871.4%30.0%
45.83%241.257611,95861.5%27.3%
34.78%231.261113,16344.4%28.6%
66.67%210.969412,77763.6%70.0%
36.84%191.170812,95614.3%50.0%
55.56%181.274414,17544.4%66.7%
58.82%171.482413,80050.0%66.7%
53.33%151.361711,74444.4%66.7%
30.77%131.472115,71933.3%30.0%
38.46%131.063511,78614.3%66.7%
38.46%131.379414,67842.9%33.3%
38.46%131.177112,82066.7%14.3%
50.00%121.291713,10250.0%50.0%
60.00%101.471514,11440.0%80.0%
30.00%101.370212,41920.0%40.0%
50.00%81.080013,7500.0%80.0%
62.50%81.279514,216100.0%57.1%
42.86%71.285510,34342.9%0.0%
28.57%71.073314,52566.7%0.0%
57.14%71.391913,75166.7%50.0%
83.33%60.967713,76666.7%100.0%
50.00%61.092712,90133.3%66.7%
60.00%51.472615,555100.0%50.0%
20.00%51.957613,6940.0%33.3%
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Hecarim vs Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Volibear in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Volibear matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Volibear's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 98 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Hecarim do against Volibear in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Volibear with a 57.7% win rate versus 42.3%. Hecarim 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, Hecarim takes over the Hecarim vs Volibear matchup with a 56.5% win rate compared to 43.5%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Volibear matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Volibear with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 98 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Volibear?

The best Hecarim build against Volibear includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Endless Hunger with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 85.7% 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 63.2% win rate in the Hecarim vs Volibear matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Volibear?

Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Volibear with a 57.1% win rate. Hecarim strongly counters Volibear in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Hecarim against Volibear?

When playing Hecarim against Volibear, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.