Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.4%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Hecarimvs Volibear

FFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Volibear is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Volibear wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Hecarim based on 5 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.

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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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Hecarim - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
20.0% WR
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Volibear vs Hecarim matchup - 80.0% win rate
Volibear
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Volibear Matchup?

Volibear wins the Hecarim vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Volibear
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
1.0
CS / min
1.1
738
DMG / min
767
13,743
Gold / game
13,964
581
Heal / min
571
1,415
DMG Mitigated / min
1,914
0.8
CC / min
1.0
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Hecarim vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Volibear matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Volibear wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Hecarim's 20.0%, giving Volibear a 60.0 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 0.3s 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

Volibear wins the laning phase against Hecarim in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Hecarim
1.1Volibear
Hecarim and Volibear farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
738Hecarim
767Volibear
Damage output is virtually even between Hecarim and Volibear, with only 28 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
13,743Hecarim
13,964Volibear
Hecarim and Volibear generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 221 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Hecarim
1.0Volibear
Both Hecarim and Volibear provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,996Hecarim
2,485Volibear
Volibear vastly out-sustains Hecarim, healing and mitigating 489 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Volibear can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hecarim is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hecarim, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

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 Black Cleaver. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing 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
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim33.3%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear66.7%
Late Game
Volibear
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim0.0%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear100.0%

Volibear dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 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

Precision rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs VolibearPrecision
Conqueror - best Hecarim rune vs VolibearTriumph - best Hecarim rune vs VolibearLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs VolibearLast Stand - best Hecarim rune vs Volibear
Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs VolibearSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs VolibearTranscendence - best Hecarim rune vs Volibear
100.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery 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 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.48%461.270612,63735.3%48.3%
41.46%411.158611,23947.4%36.4%
36.84%381.369512,14942.1%31.6%
47.37%381.374412,59252.9%42.9%
42.86%351.361311,57531.3%52.6%
51.85%271.175912,43481.8%31.3%
50.00%261.074212,32533.3%64.3%
34.78%231.174612,36440.0%30.8%
61.90%211.066812,29666.7%58.3%
52.63%190.862210,79041.7%71.4%
38.89%181.575014,82620.0%46.1%
33.33%181.163212,82916.7%41.7%
55.56%181.171212,78080.0%46.1%
55.56%181.379811,74833.3%77.8%
41.18%171.161412,12133.3%50.0%
41.18%171.278110,35745.5%33.3%
41.18%171.05488,97253.9%0.0%
31.25%161.055710,14637.5%25.0%
42.86%141.31,04115,03080.0%22.2%
38.46%131.088511,26237.5%40.0%
53.85%131.084813,15840.0%62.5%
50.00%121.385410,33255.6%33.3%
50.00%121.261511,12542.9%60.0%
50.00%121.078513,94975.0%37.5%
63.64%111.161711,31475.0%57.1%
36.36%111.372213,06620.0%50.0%
54.55%111.249210,82257.1%50.0%
50.00%101.289015,260100.0%37.5%
50.00%101.070112,39460.0%40.0%
50.00%100.970510,54857.1%33.3%
100.00%81.057511,818100.0%100.0%
50.00%81.492811,12950.0%50.0%
50.00%81.154813,797100.0%42.9%
71.43%70.862813,430100.0%60.0%
14.29%70.978912,7100.0%16.7%
14.29%70.851411,6650.0%25.0%
42.86%71.61,02514,16133.3%50.0%
71.43%71.275912,986100.0%66.7%
66.67%61.588516,2170.0%80.0%
60.00%51.287315,274100.0%33.3%
40.00%50.76609,18166.7%0.0%
20.00%51.073813,74333.3%0.0%
60.00%50.77579,96033.3%100.0%
60.00%51.288411,9620.0%75.0%
20.00%50.85347,75125.0%0.0%
66.67%30.968214,135100.0%50.0%

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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 80.0% win rate compared to Hecarim's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Hecarim do against Volibear in the early game?

In the early game, Volibear has the advantage against Hecarim with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. 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 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Volibear is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Volibear?

The best Hecarim build against Volibear includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 20.0% 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.