Jarvan IV - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Jarvan IVvs Volibear

CFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 15, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jarvan IV vs Volibear is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Volibear wins with a 52.0% win rate (+4.0%) over Jarvan IV based on 50 games. Jarvan IV wins the early laning phase while Volibear scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jarvan IV vs Volibear matchup.

Jarvan IV Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jarvan IV 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.

Compare against an opponent
Volibear - 48.0% win rateVolibear(48.0%)
Jarvan IV - 48.0% win rate in this matchup
Jarvan IV
48.0% WR
VS
Volibear vs Jarvan IV matchup - 52.0% win rate
Volibear
52.0% WR

Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Volibear Matchup?

Volibear wins the Jarvan IV vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Volibear
Matches: 50
48.0%
Win Rate
52.0%
1.1
CS / min
1.1
562
DMG / min
590
12,460
Gold / game
12,190
367
Heal / min
393
1,325
DMG Mitigated / min
1,325
0.8
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
45.8%
Late Game WR
54.2%

Jarvan IV vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Jarvan IV vs Volibear matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 50 recent matches analyzed, Volibear wins with a 52.0% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 48.0%, giving Volibear a 4.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jarvan IV controls the early laning stage, but Volibear outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jarvan IV 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 crowd control, where Volibear leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Volibear is slightly favored, Jarvan IV can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Volibear's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jarvan IV vs Volibear Laning Phase Breakdown

Volibear wins the laning phase against Jarvan IV in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Jarvan IV
1.1Volibear
Jarvan IV 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
562Jarvan IV
590Volibear
Damage output is virtually even between Jarvan IV 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
12,460Jarvan IV
12,190Volibear
Jarvan IV and Volibear generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 270 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Jarvan IV
0.9Volibear
Both Jarvan IV 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
1,692Jarvan IV
1,718Volibear
Jarvan IV and Volibear have comparable sustain profiles, with only 27 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 Jarvan IV Build Against Volibear

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Volibear, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Volibear are Sundered Sky, Frozen Heart and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Jarvan IV an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 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 Jarvan IV vs Volibear matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jarvan IV
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV50.0%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear50.0%
Late Game
Volibear
54.2%
+8.3% advantage
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV45.8%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear54.2%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Jarvan IV and Volibear, with Jarvan IV holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Volibear is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.2% win rate — 8.3 points above Jarvan IV. Extended games heavily favor Volibear, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Jarvan IV has the edge early, but Volibear gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Jarvan IV Runes Against Volibear

Precision rune tree - Jarvan IV primary runes vs VolibearPrecision
Conqueror - best Jarvan IV rune vs VolibearTriumph - best Jarvan IV rune vs VolibearLegend: Alacrity - best Jarvan IV rune vs VolibearCoup de Grace - best Jarvan IV rune vs Volibear
Inspiration rune tree - Jarvan IV secondary runes vs VolibearInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Jarvan IV rune vs VolibearMagical Footwear - best Jarvan IV rune vs Volibear
47.1% WR

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


Jarvan IV matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Jarvan IV'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 Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Jarvan IV 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
48.18%1101.055712,32147.9%48.4%
50.46%1090.961012,80738.1%58.2%
45.87%1091.060512,18655.6%36.4%
53.26%921.066412,90556.8%50.0%
51.72%871.060913,19663.6%44.4%
39.53%860.957912,03138.1%40.9%
48.72%780.861012,47147.4%50.0%
44.16%771.060212,98553.3%38.3%
61.11%720.960712,98850.0%71.0%
52.38%631.067613,56250.0%53.7%
44.83%580.958711,96050.0%41.2%
41.38%580.964711,91642.9%39.1%
41.82%550.965712,90145.8%38.7%
42.59%540.959412,67845.5%40.6%
59.62%521.065912,23571.4%45.8%
48.00%501.156212,46050.0%45.8%
45.65%460.954912,01043.5%47.8%
39.13%460.862511,93031.8%45.8%
36.96%460.860612,65442.9%32.0%
52.38%421.063312,70861.1%45.8%
41.46%411.163113,22653.3%34.6%
36.59%411.056412,49742.9%30.0%
46.34%411.161211,99654.2%35.3%
64.10%391.062411,65059.1%70.6%
50.00%340.967612,79850.0%50.0%
41.18%340.871212,48241.2%41.2%
55.88%341.163613,38857.1%55.0%
56.67%301.266913,90360.0%53.3%
53.33%301.061711,59840.0%66.7%
55.17%290.960711,86546.7%64.3%
57.14%280.963013,52441.7%68.8%
65.38%261.277113,41641.7%85.7%
57.69%260.864413,45550.0%64.3%
40.00%251.062012,72250.0%33.3%
33.33%241.362710,84333.3%33.3%
41.67%241.178912,82350.0%30.0%
45.83%241.172412,52550.0%42.9%
47.83%231.062111,56138.5%60.0%
52.17%230.868713,02246.1%60.0%
40.91%221.063913,41650.0%30.0%
60.00%200.955811,86163.6%55.6%
55.00%201.055812,67654.5%55.6%
68.42%191.449711,76381.8%50.0%
57.89%191.063513,86160.0%57.1%
68.42%191.162512,53758.3%85.7%
42.11%190.764111,36830.0%55.6%
58.82%171.159912,41357.1%60.0%
35.29%172.152411,30420.0%41.7%
50.00%160.858511,10442.9%55.6%
73.33%150.968010,95375.0%66.7%
57.14%140.882412,91233.3%75.0%
35.71%141.051511,89157.1%14.3%
42.86%141.252411,28244.4%40.0%
50.00%121.65739,92450.0%50.0%
50.00%121.044611,25150.0%50.0%
83.33%121.463513,096100.0%71.4%
54.55%111.672313,22575.0%42.9%
63.64%110.863512,35150.0%80.0%
50.00%101.162111,87850.0%50.0%
70.00%101.462414,4000.0%77.8%
55.56%90.651712,56160.0%50.0%
55.56%91.364611,80366.7%50.0%
55.56%91.964711,34666.7%50.0%
75.00%81.858713,36466.7%80.0%
71.43%72.172811,83450.0%80.0%
57.14%71.65859,15675.0%33.3%
57.14%70.963612,68633.3%75.0%
42.86%72.556412,38250.0%40.0%
50.00%61.650512,719100.0%25.0%
66.67%63.070912,79050.0%75.0%
16.67%62.155510,30333.3%0.0%
50.00%61.54579,982100.0%0.0%
50.00%61.462910,03566.7%33.3%
80.00%51.665812,770100.0%66.7%
60.00%51.152710,84133.3%100.0%
0.00%53.879012,1800.0%0.0%
60.00%50.658413,841100.0%33.3%
80.00%52.172611,86966.7%100.0%
40.00%50.867613,2010.0%50.0%
60.00%53.51,00513,272100.0%0.0%

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Jarvan IV vs Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jarvan IV do against Volibear in League of Legends?

Volibear wins the Jarvan IV vs Volibear matchup with a 52.0% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 48.0%, a 4.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 50 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Jarvan IV do against Volibear in the early game?

In the early game, Jarvan IV has the advantage against Volibear with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Jarvan IV players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jarvan IV do against Volibear in the late game?

In the late game, Volibear takes over the Jarvan IV vs Volibear matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to 45.8%. Volibear scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jarvan IV vs Volibear matchup?

Volibear wins the matchup against Jarvan IV with a 52.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 4.0 percentage point advantage means Volibear is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 50 games analyzed.

What is the best Jarvan IV build against Volibear?

The best Jarvan IV build against Volibear includes Sundered Sky, Frozen Heart, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jarvan IV runes against Volibear?

The best Jarvan IV runes against Volibear use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 47.1% win rate in the Jarvan IV vs Volibear matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jarvan IV counter Volibear?

No, Jarvan IV struggles against Volibear with only a 48.0% win rate. Volibear has the advantage in this matchup. Jarvan IV players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Volibear's lead.

How do I play Jarvan IV against Volibear?

When playing Jarvan IV 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.