Ivern - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Ivernvs Volibear

DSupportMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ivern vs Volibear is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ivern wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Volibear based on 16 games. Ivern wins the early laning phase while Volibear scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ivern vs Volibear matchup.

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Ivern Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ivern 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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Ivern - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Ivern
50.0% WR
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Volibear vs Ivern matchup - 50.0% win rate
Volibear
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Ivern vs Volibear Matchup?

Ivern wins the Ivern vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Ivern
Matches: 16
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
0.5
CS / min
1.1
435
DMG / min
588
11,008
Gold / game
11,794
271
Heal / min
514
482
DMG Mitigated / min
1,516
1.9
CC / min
0.8
71.4%
Early Game WR
28.6%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Ivern vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Ivern vs Volibear matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Ivern wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Volibear's 50.0%, giving Ivern a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ivern controls the early laning stage, but Volibear outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ivern needs to press advantages before Volibear reaches their power spikes, while Volibear should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Volibear leads by 1,276 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ivern has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Volibear's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ivern vs Volibear Laning Phase Breakdown

Volibear wins the laning phase against Ivern in League of Legends

Volibear is favored during the laning phase against Ivern, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Volibear holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.5Ivern
1.1Volibear
Volibear edges out Ivern by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Volibear.
Damage
435Ivern
588Volibear
Volibear heavily out-damages Ivern by 153 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ivern should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Volibear's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,008Ivern
11,794Volibear
Volibear earns 786 more gold per game than Ivern, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Volibear slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.9Ivern
0.8Volibear
Ivern brings significantly more crowd control than Volibear, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ivern far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Volibear should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
754Ivern
2,030Volibear
Volibear vastly out-sustains Ivern, healing and mitigating 1,276 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Volibear can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ivern is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ivern, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ivern Build Against Volibear

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Volibear, providing the mobility and stats Ivern needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ivern against Volibear are Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer and Redemption. This combination gives Ivern 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 Ivern vs Volibear matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ivern
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Ivern early game win rateIvern71.4%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear28.6%
Late Game
Volibear
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ivern late game win rateIvern33.3%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear66.7%

Ivern dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Volibear. This lopsided early game means Ivern 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Ivern. Extended games heavily favor Volibear, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Ivern must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Volibear reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Volibear survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Ivern Runes Against Volibear

Sorcery rune tree - Ivern primary runes vs VolibearSorcery
Summon Aery - best Ivern rune vs VolibearNimbus Cloak - best Ivern rune vs VolibearTranscendence - best Ivern rune vs VolibearWaterwalking - best Ivern rune vs Volibear
Inspiration rune tree - Ivern secondary runes vs VolibearInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Ivern rune vs VolibearCash Back - best Ivern rune vs Volibear
100.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Ivern maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Volibear.


Ivern matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Ivern'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 Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ivern matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.06%470.646811,58452.6%50.0%
56.52%460.638610,99763.6%50.0%
52.17%460.740310,56255.0%50.0%
37.78%450.540811,11838.9%37.0%
54.55%440.544710,99859.1%50.0%
47.50%400.53909,01345.5%50.0%
47.22%360.531811,15440.0%52.4%
41.18%340.743711,63036.4%43.5%
39.39%330.537210,70135.3%43.8%
43.33%300.744912,54540.0%45.0%
59.26%270.542112,03275.0%52.6%
44.44%270.644011,76527.3%56.3%
52.17%230.743712,64166.7%47.1%
54.55%220.646912,19944.4%61.5%
52.38%210.337311,19960.0%45.5%
40.00%201.052311,50733.3%45.5%
35.00%201.03017,83855.6%18.2%
40.00%200.737710,06941.7%37.5%
16.67%180.540910,02022.2%11.1%
50.00%181.238610,54145.5%57.1%
61.11%180.644811,14755.6%66.7%
35.29%170.540510,96725.0%44.4%
64.71%170.540911,60350.0%77.8%
47.06%170.532910,75162.5%33.3%
31.25%160.752811,24814.3%44.4%
50.00%160.543511,00871.4%33.3%
31.25%160.539811,1460.0%50.0%
73.33%151.03019,56862.5%85.7%
33.33%150.444011,4610.0%45.5%
40.00%150.645911,07837.5%42.9%
53.33%150.93188,18960.0%40.0%
40.00%150.756511,79450.0%33.3%
38.46%131.13597,61237.5%40.0%
23.08%130.43599,65942.9%0.0%
38.46%130.93239,07640.0%37.5%
61.54%130.636210,47277.8%25.0%
58.33%120.536211,08675.0%50.0%
33.33%120.855112,05350.0%30.0%
27.27%110.435710,60350.0%0.0%
54.55%111.044411,910100.0%37.5%
40.00%100.646311,08233.3%50.0%
20.00%101.12756,41212.5%50.0%
50.00%101.03229,11366.7%42.9%
40.00%101.445412,31150.0%37.5%
40.00%100.746210,72650.0%25.0%
30.00%101.13228,23033.3%25.0%
60.00%101.13988,24742.9%100.0%
60.00%103.967110,16060.0%60.0%
55.56%91.246912,90450.0%57.1%
44.44%91.73188,81250.0%42.9%
62.50%80.637311,640100.0%50.0%
62.50%81.345812,58350.0%66.7%
50.00%82.57289,67750.0%50.0%
71.43%70.82779,94566.7%75.0%
16.67%61.24329,0740.0%25.0%
50.00%62.561012,5980.0%50.0%
66.67%61.144611,17433.3%100.0%
50.00%61.02649,17350.0%50.0%
83.33%60.641110,927100.0%66.7%
50.00%61.12066,98050.0%50.0%
66.67%63.969811,17750.0%75.0%
66.67%64.06399,33975.0%50.0%
16.67%62.650711,5530.0%20.0%
100.00%61.059112,010100.0%100.0%
50.00%60.436310,614100.0%40.0%
33.33%61.03497,34450.0%25.0%
16.67%60.537912,6300.0%20.0%
20.00%53.38059,4310.0%33.3%
40.00%52.051911,5550.0%66.7%
60.00%52.350612,5660.0%75.0%
60.00%50.742310,66666.7%50.0%
40.00%51.93268,48850.0%0.0%
40.00%51.23109,0790.0%66.7%
40.00%50.83369,78450.0%33.3%
60.00%51.658811,784100.0%33.3%
0.00%54.86708,8330.0%0.0%
40.00%50.92887,29433.3%50.0%
40.00%50.645510,4820.0%100.0%
40.00%52.851912,0740.0%50.0%

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Ivern vs Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ivern do against Volibear in League of Legends?

Ivern wins the Ivern vs Volibear matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Volibear's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Ivern do against Volibear in the early game?

In the early game, Ivern has the advantage against Volibear with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. Ivern players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ivern do against Volibear in the late game?

In the late game, Volibear takes over the Ivern vs Volibear matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Volibear scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ivern vs Volibear matchup?

Ivern wins the matchup against Volibear with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Ivern is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Ivern build against Volibear?

The best Ivern build against Volibear includes Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer, Redemption 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 Ivern runes against Volibear?

The best Ivern runes against Volibear use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Ivern vs Volibear matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ivern counter Volibear?

Yes, Ivern has a favorable matchup against Volibear with a 50.0% win rate. Ivern slightly edges out Volibear in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Ivern against Volibear?

When playing Ivern 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.