Ivern - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Ivernvs Volibear

BSupportMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ivern vs Volibear is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Volibear wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Ivern based on 18 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.

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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Volibear - 44.4% win rateVolibear(44.4%)
Ivern - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Ivern
44.4% WR
VS
Volibear vs Ivern matchup - 55.6% win rate
Volibear
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Ivern vs Volibear Matchup?

Volibear wins the Ivern vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Volibear
Matches: 18
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
0.5
CS / min
1.2
461
DMG / min
645
9,646
Gold / game
10,811
230
Heal / min
397
475
DMG Mitigated / min
1,407
2.0
CC / min
0.9
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Ivern vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Ivern vs Volibear matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Volibear wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Ivern's 44.4%, giving Volibear a 11.1 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 1,098 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Volibear has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ivern 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.

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
1.2Volibear
Volibear edges out Ivern by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Volibear.
Damage
461Ivern
645Volibear
Volibear heavily out-damages Ivern by 184 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
9,646Ivern
10,811Volibear
Volibear generates a commanding 1,165 more gold per game than Ivern. This substantial economic advantage means Volibear consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ivern should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
2.0Ivern
0.9Volibear
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
706Ivern
1,804Volibear
Volibear vastly out-sustains Ivern, healing and mitigating 1,098 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 Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer and Ardent Censer. This combination gives Ivern an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. 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
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Ivern early game win rateIvern60.0%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear40.0%
Late Game
Volibear
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Ivern late game win rateIvern25.0%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear75.0%

Ivern dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 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 VolibearAxiom Arcanist - best Ivern rune vs VolibearTranscendence - best Ivern rune vs VolibearGathering Storm - best Ivern rune vs Volibear
Domination rune tree - Ivern secondary runes vs VolibearDomination
Cheap Shot - best Ivern rune vs VolibearRelentless Hunter - best Ivern rune vs Volibear
100.0% WR

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


Ivern matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.27%440.538511,26147.6%56.5%
54.29%350.540611,57773.3%40.0%
63.64%330.543211,41952.6%78.6%
51.52%330.641710,18265.0%30.8%
36.67%300.545711,02223.1%47.1%
70.37%270.646811,92863.6%75.0%
45.83%240.538811,42455.6%40.0%
52.38%210.841810,50450.0%54.5%
45.00%200.844611,74045.5%44.4%
42.11%191.150010,98042.9%41.7%
44.44%180.54619,64660.0%25.0%
35.29%170.851310,62233.3%37.5%
58.82%170.552210,09455.6%62.5%
50.00%160.544210,96442.9%55.6%
57.14%140.430910,58450.0%66.7%
50.00%140.432910,83140.0%55.6%
35.71%140.53609,89044.4%20.0%
57.14%140.53799,31460.0%50.0%
61.54%130.440611,05583.3%42.9%
61.54%130.944011,52066.7%57.1%
53.85%130.947211,37266.7%42.9%
38.46%130.341711,82840.0%37.5%
58.33%120.742110,93657.1%60.0%
41.67%120.645112,16760.0%28.6%
66.67%120.537810,58383.3%50.0%
58.33%120.742612,04575.0%50.0%
45.45%110.550810,97925.0%57.1%
40.00%100.92598,60566.7%28.6%
20.00%100.54039,08925.0%16.7%
60.00%100.538410,32366.7%50.0%
50.00%100.656311,80350.0%50.0%
22.22%90.640111,22625.0%20.0%
66.67%90.439910,93471.4%50.0%
33.33%90.641311,19925.0%40.0%
62.50%81.349211,52275.0%50.0%
50.00%80.439610,31640.0%66.7%
25.00%84.97129,77528.6%0.0%
42.86%70.540710,2580.0%60.0%
14.29%70.544211,4980.0%16.7%
57.14%70.641814,3810.0%66.7%
57.14%70.754114,56150.0%60.0%
42.86%70.843411,4070.0%75.0%
42.86%70.835410,48366.7%25.0%
28.57%70.83229,20025.0%33.3%
28.57%70.544212,906100.0%16.7%
50.00%60.83427,13750.0%50.0%
83.33%60.651512,052100.0%80.0%
60.00%50.24879,73975.0%0.0%
40.00%50.637811,04250.0%33.3%
0.00%51.028710,0310.0%0.0%
40.00%51.04369,9150.0%66.7%
60.00%51.743311,174100.0%33.3%
80.00%51.041510,909100.0%66.7%
80.00%50.865413,8080.0%80.0%
60.00%51.74078,11150.0%66.7%
60.00%50.445010,601100.0%50.0%
40.00%50.555711,6060.0%50.0%
60.00%50.443911,71966.7%50.0%
80.00%51.462010,95066.7%100.0%
0.00%51.13438,2350.0%0.0%
60.00%51.434010,20550.0%66.7%
60.00%51.134011,3750.0%75.0%
40.00%51.240911,1500.0%50.0%
50.00%40.532210,74150.0%50.0%

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Ivern vs Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ivern do against Volibear in League of Legends?

Volibear wins the Ivern vs Volibear matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Ivern's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ivern do against Volibear in the early game?

In the early game, Ivern has the advantage against Volibear with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Volibear scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ivern vs Volibear matchup?

Volibear wins the matchup against Ivern with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Volibear is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Ivern build against Volibear?

The best Ivern build against Volibear includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Domination 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?

No, Ivern struggles against Volibear with only a 44.4% win rate. Volibear has the advantage in this matchup. Ivern players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Volibear's lead.

How do I play Ivern against Volibear?

When playing Ivern 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.