Kai'Sa - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.4%
Pick Rate
3.8%

Kai'Savs Volibear

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,492,117
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kai'Sa vs Volibear is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Volibear wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kai'Sa based on 5 games. Kai'Sa wins the early laning phase while Volibear scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kai'Sa build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kai'Sa vs Volibear matchup.

Kai'Sa Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kai'Sa 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 - 40.0% win rateVolibear(40.0%)
Kai'Sa - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Kai'Sa
40.0% WR
VS
Volibear vs Kai'Sa matchup - 60.0% win rate
Volibear
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Kai'Sa vs Volibear Matchup?

Volibear wins the Kai'Sa vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Volibear
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
7.3
CS / min
6.6
1,115
DMG / min
631
11,653
Gold / game
9,905
127
Heal / min
322
517
DMG Mitigated / min
1,443
0.1
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Kai'Sa vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Kai'Sa vs Volibear matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Volibear wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 40.0%, giving Volibear a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kai'Sa controls the early laning stage, but Volibear outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kai'Sa 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 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Volibear has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kai'Sa 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.

Kai'Sa vs Volibear Laning Phase Breakdown

Kai'Sa wins the laning phase against Volibear in League of Legends

Kai'Sa is favored during the laning phase against Volibear, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kai'Sa holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.3Kai'Sa
6.6Volibear
Kai'Sa edges out Volibear by 0.8 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 Kai'Sa.
Damage
1,115Kai'Sa
631Volibear
Kai'Sa heavily out-damages Volibear by 484 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Volibear should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kai'Sa's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,653Kai'Sa
9,905Volibear
Kai'Sa generates a commanding 1,747 more gold per game than Volibear. This substantial economic advantage means Kai'Sa consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Volibear should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Kai'Sa
0.7Volibear
Volibear provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kai'Sa, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Volibear coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
643Kai'Sa
1,765Volibear
Volibear vastly out-sustains Kai'Sa, healing and mitigating 1,122 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Volibear can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kai'Sa is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kai'Sa, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kai'Sa Build Against Volibear

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Volibear, providing the mobility and stats Kai'Sa needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kai'Sa against Volibear are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Void Staff. This combination gives Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa vs Volibear matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kai'Sa
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa50.0%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear50.0%
Late Game
Volibear
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa0.0%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kai'Sa and Volibear, with Kai'Sa 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Kai'Sa. 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 — Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa Runes Against Volibear

Inspiration rune tree - Kai'Sa primary runes vs VolibearInspiration
First Strike - best Kai'Sa rune vs VolibearCash Back - best Kai'Sa rune vs VolibearTriple Tonic - best Kai'Sa rune vs VolibearJack Of All Trades - best Kai'Sa rune vs Volibear
Precision rune tree - Kai'Sa secondary runes vs VolibearPrecision
Cut Down - best Kai'Sa rune vs VolibearTriumph - best Kai'Sa rune vs Volibear
100.0% WR

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


Kai'Sa matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Kai'Sa'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 Kai'Sa build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kai'Sa matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.05%9066.988414,03648.0%39.5%
47.42%6206.882813,97646.2%48.3%
47.17%6196.782613,79846.6%47.6%
49.13%5176.985314,22552.4%46.9%
46.87%4957.085513,44044.2%49.6%
44.24%4866.580213,34546.9%42.3%
50.24%4206.989814,03847.4%52.6%
43.04%3166.888914,03347.8%39.4%
45.37%2056.782913,75044.2%46.4%
51.47%2046.885013,41854.5%48.6%
45.05%2026.984313,97542.7%46.9%
45.18%1976.888013,85745.4%45.0%
49.21%1896.878013,45748.3%50.0%
51.27%1586.785013,74555.2%48.4%
48.61%1446.781813,84257.4%43.3%
52.24%1346.584813,51142.2%61.4%
43.08%1306.779313,40544.1%42.3%
49.60%1256.983413,77255.4%44.9%
50.44%1137.098414,52564.6%40.0%
43.75%1126.883914,35838.6%47.1%
57.55%1067.284614,81462.2%55.1%
50.85%596.979113,95950.0%51.6%
55.56%547.186115,01050.0%58.3%
56.60%537.088714,69038.1%68.8%
41.18%516.596614,02042.9%40.0%
50.00%486.995613,96344.4%53.3%
43.18%446.982412,71648.0%36.8%
47.73%446.777212,13640.0%57.9%
30.23%436.879212,06139.1%20.0%
61.54%396.786414,27853.3%66.7%
42.42%336.391915,62530.0%47.8%
60.61%336.490113,60556.3%64.7%
41.38%296.390113,10433.3%50.0%
37.93%296.21,14213,77744.4%35.0%
48.28%296.374014,68240.0%50.0%
57.14%287.099115,77360.0%55.6%
59.26%276.677311,86550.0%69.2%
56.00%257.086115,31360.0%55.0%
29.17%246.878414,23340.0%26.3%
37.50%247.582310,54037.5%37.5%
35.29%176.990813,37430.0%42.9%
47.06%176.785213,36450.0%46.1%
53.33%157.41,09714,45560.0%50.0%
46.15%136.977013,67716.7%71.4%
46.15%137.080313,21750.0%42.9%
23.08%136.574714,9620.0%27.3%
30.00%107.190613,04140.0%20.0%
70.00%106.789013,90166.7%71.4%
30.00%107.61,22112,81014.3%66.7%
33.33%95.887311,9070.0%50.0%
22.22%96.888113,61140.0%0.0%
33.33%95.36528,75833.3%33.3%
55.56%96.591215,26150.0%57.1%
33.33%96.575813,3830.0%37.5%
55.56%95.992014,63325.0%80.0%
55.56%95.196914,72766.7%50.0%
88.89%96.91,11115,19066.7%100.0%
50.00%86.177215,0390.0%57.1%
75.00%87.11,00014,902100.0%60.0%
50.00%87.11,12716,55775.0%25.0%
50.00%86.293014,99033.3%60.0%
25.00%87.098514,7160.0%33.3%
75.00%87.095312,34180.0%66.7%
37.50%86.880211,62850.0%25.0%
50.00%86.898915,33875.0%25.0%
14.29%76.778811,4300.0%25.0%
28.57%74.699715,02820.0%50.0%
57.14%76.51,18113,03157.1%0.0%
28.57%73.969714,676100.0%16.7%
16.67%66.77619,9420.0%100.0%
66.67%65.078815,091100.0%50.0%
16.67%65.092213,14625.0%0.0%
83.33%66.98049,847100.0%50.0%
16.67%67.21,35116,9540.0%20.0%
50.00%65.068012,5660.0%75.0%
40.00%57.31,11511,65350.0%0.0%
20.00%57.172911,3550.0%50.0%
60.00%54.671414,2120.0%60.0%
20.00%57.771811,8900.0%50.0%
40.00%56.995613,3010.0%100.0%
20.00%56.91,14616,4540.0%20.0%
20.00%54.477612,59833.3%0.0%
20.00%56.399916,9180.0%20.0%
60.00%58.61,08013,92466.7%50.0%
40.00%55.867411,12750.0%33.3%
40.00%55.31,18014,83550.0%33.3%

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Kai'Sa vs Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kai'Sa do against Volibear in League of Legends?

Volibear wins the Kai'Sa vs Volibear matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Kai'Sa do against Volibear in the early game?

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

How does Kai'Sa do against Volibear in the late game?

In the late game, Volibear takes over the Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa vs Volibear matchup?

Volibear wins the matchup against Kai'Sa with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Volibear is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kai'Sa build against Volibear?

The best Kai'Sa build against Volibear includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Void Staff with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kai'Sa runes against Volibear?

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

Does Kai'Sa counter Volibear?

No, Kai'Sa struggles against Volibear with only a 40.0% win rate. Volibear has the advantage in this matchup. Kai'Sa players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Volibear's lead.

How do I play Kai'Sa against Volibear?

When playing Kai'Sa 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.