Jarvan IV - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Jarvan IVvs Volibear

CFighterTank
Patch26.4
Matches846,550
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jarvan IV vs Volibear is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Jarvan IV wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.5%) over Volibear based on 92 games. Jarvan IV holds the advantage in both the early and 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 - 53.3% win rateVolibear(53.3%)
Jarvan IV - 53.3% win rate in this matchup
Jarvan IV
53.3% WR
VS
Volibear vs Jarvan IV matchup - 46.7% win rate
Volibear
46.7% WR

Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Volibear Matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Jarvan IV
Matches: 92
53.3%
Win Rate
46.7%
0.9
CS / min
1.1
585
DMG / min
610
12,129
Gold / game
12,071
377
Heal / min
401
1,295
DMG Mitigated / min
1,361
0.8
CC / min
0.9
54.4%
Early Game WR
45.6%
52.2%
Late Game WR
47.8%

Jarvan IV vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Jarvan IV vs Volibear matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 92 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Volibear's 46.7%, giving Jarvan IV a 6.5 percentage point advantage. Jarvan IV 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 CS, where Volibear leads by 0.2 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jarvan IV 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.

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
0.9Jarvan IV
1.1Volibear
Jarvan IV and Volibear farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
585Jarvan IV
610Volibear
Damage output is virtually even between Jarvan IV and Volibear, with only 25 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
12,129Jarvan IV
12,071Volibear
Jarvan IV and Volibear generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 58 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 (0.0s/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
1,672Jarvan IV
1,762Volibear
Volibear heals and mitigates 90 more damage per minute than Jarvan IV, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Volibear to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Jarvan IV.

Best Jarvan IV Build Against Volibear

Mercury's Treads 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 Eclipse, Sundered Sky 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 66.7% win rate across 3 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
54.4%
+8.7% advantage
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV54.4%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear45.6%
Late Game
Jarvan IV
52.2%
+4.3% advantage
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV52.2%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear47.8%

Jarvan IV dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.4% win rate — a 8.7 percentage point lead over Volibear. This lopsided early game means Jarvan IV can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Jarvan IV takes over with a 52.2% win rate, leading Volibear by 4.3 percentage points. Jarvan IV scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

Jarvan IV 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 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
Domination rune tree - Jarvan IV secondary runes vs VolibearDomination
Relentless Hunter - best Jarvan IV rune vs VolibearSudden Impact - best Jarvan IV rune vs Volibear
58.8% WR

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


Jarvan IV matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.31%2091.060112,30850.5%46.1%
49.26%1360.957212,11347.9%50.8%
53.49%1301.062412,99846.5%59.1%
48.00%1250.959512,53952.4%43.5%
51.26%1200.958612,27158.3%44.1%
47.41%1170.962812,35450.9%44.3%
52.68%1120.966012,56155.2%50.0%
54.05%1110.961812,43765.2%46.1%
58.72%1090.965312,60560.3%56.9%
47.37%970.960312,13945.2%49.1%
53.26%920.958512,12954.4%52.2%
36.96%921.066712,15142.1%33.3%
46.07%891.163013,36945.7%46.3%
35.63%870.967112,15037.2%34.1%
44.44%820.959012,46444.7%44.2%
35.90%790.960313,10933.3%37.3%
64.56%790.964012,35163.0%66.7%
45.45%770.963611,71239.5%52.9%
55.26%761.062912,41454.3%56.1%
44.59%741.054712,33135.3%52.5%
49.30%710.959212,71255.2%45.2%
49.28%700.962212,04642.4%55.6%
50.85%590.855010,91452.8%47.8%
50.85%590.962511,75046.7%55.2%
57.89%591.164912,74966.7%50.0%
53.70%551.066012,58442.9%65.4%
65.38%531.163213,30166.7%64.3%
52.94%521.056112,30169.2%36.0%
51.02%500.962012,73557.1%42.9%
42.86%491.057412,28540.9%44.4%
50.00%481.270712,90155.6%46.7%
33.33%481.357311,76021.1%41.4%
51.06%471.075113,28055.0%48.1%
57.45%470.964513,55350.0%62.1%
60.00%450.855813,37270.6%53.6%
45.45%450.964012,98165.0%29.2%
45.24%421.357713,10442.9%46.4%
47.62%421.363412,45644.4%50.0%
58.97%400.971212,87268.4%50.0%
55.00%401.167113,70356.3%54.2%
43.24%370.956811,88935.0%52.9%
38.24%350.956111,30633.3%43.8%
50.00%342.062113,11244.4%52.0%
42.42%340.958612,20131.3%52.9%
53.13%331.158311,90455.0%50.0%
53.13%320.963313,27261.5%47.4%
57.14%291.156512,08553.3%61.5%
44.44%281.160711,92130.0%52.9%
42.31%261.061012,06641.2%44.4%
48.00%251.761112,51927.3%64.3%
44.00%251.162713,65736.4%50.0%
52.17%231.061311,86042.9%66.7%
52.17%231.470213,72288.9%28.6%
54.55%221.467414,12750.0%56.3%
45.45%222.159313,74377.8%23.1%
44.44%181.65339,44450.0%37.5%
70.59%171.857411,14366.7%80.0%
52.94%171.159611,43050.0%60.0%
76.47%171.665513,67966.7%81.8%
43.75%161.171510,03146.1%33.3%
46.67%151.760512,14271.4%25.0%
69.23%130.647611,99971.4%66.7%
69.23%132.269111,85550.0%85.7%
54.55%112.248710,22775.0%42.9%
63.64%111.577713,18666.7%60.0%
45.45%111.957510,00950.0%40.0%
50.00%101.76309,42057.1%33.3%
33.33%91.956012,53650.0%28.6%
66.67%91.44529,90060.0%75.0%
55.56%91.255712,84750.0%57.1%
22.22%90.955811,45220.0%25.0%
66.67%71.361111,71850.0%75.0%
57.14%75.767310,53960.0%50.0%
42.86%71.357911,96750.0%40.0%
71.43%72.876013,11075.0%66.7%
14.29%71.54459,0320.0%25.0%
42.86%71.04649,53250.0%33.3%
85.71%72.779114,298100.0%75.0%
66.67%63.58459,32775.0%50.0%
50.00%60.64278,91760.0%0.0%
33.33%61.96269,9060.0%66.7%
66.67%60.546110,82450.0%100.0%
83.33%60.766912,896100.0%50.0%
80.00%51.235610,3820.0%100.0%
60.00%51.24349,28866.7%50.0%
40.00%51.35848,32933.3%50.0%
40.00%51.95879,01466.7%0.0%
20.00%52.64748,5600.0%50.0%
20.00%55.462111,8450.0%33.3%
60.00%54.975913,03666.7%50.0%
40.00%51.45348,84833.3%50.0%
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Jarvan IV vs Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Volibear matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Volibear's 46.7%, a 6.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 92 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

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

In the early game, Jarvan IV has the advantage against Volibear with a 54.4% win rate versus 45.6%. 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, Jarvan IV takes over the Jarvan IV vs Volibear matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to 47.8%. Jarvan IV scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jarvan IV vs Volibear matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the matchup against Volibear with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 6.5 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 92 games analyzed.

What is the best Jarvan IV build against Volibear?

The best Jarvan IV build against Volibear includes Eclipse, Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 58.8% win rate in the Jarvan IV vs Volibear matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jarvan IV counter Volibear?

Yes, Jarvan IV has a favorable matchup against Volibear with a 53.3% win rate. Jarvan IV strongly counters Volibear in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Jarvan IV against Volibear?

When playing Jarvan IV 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.