Kayle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Kaylevs Volibear

SMageMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Volibear is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Kayle wins with a 53.2% win rate (+6.5%) over Volibear based on 62 games. Kayle holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kayle build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kayle vs Volibear matchup.

Kayle Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kayle 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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Kayle - 53.2% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
53.2% WR
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Volibear vs Kayle matchup - 46.8% win rate
Volibear
46.8% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Volibear Matchup?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 62
53.2%
Win Rate
46.8%
7.7
CS / min
6.5
866
DMG / min
715
12,264
Gold / game
11,611
308
Heal / min
286
447
DMG Mitigated / min
1,477
0.3
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
55.3%
Late Game WR
44.7%

Kayle vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Volibear matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 62 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 53.2% win rate compared to Volibear's 46.8%, giving Kayle a 6.5 percentage point advantage. Kayle 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 crowd control, where Volibear leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle 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.

Kayle vs Volibear Laning Phase Breakdown

Kayle wins the laning phase against Volibear in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.7Kayle
6.5Volibear
Kayle significantly out-farms Volibear by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kayle a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Volibear players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
866Kayle
715Volibear
Kayle heavily out-damages Volibear by 150 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 Kayle's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,264Kayle
11,611Volibear
Kayle earns 652 more gold per game than Volibear, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kayle slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Kayle
0.8Volibear
Volibear provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kayle, 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
754Kayle
1,763Volibear
Volibear vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 1,009 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Volibear can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kayle is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kayle, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kayle Build Against Volibear

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Volibear, providing the mobility and stats Kayle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayle against Volibear are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Kayle an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% 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 Kayle vs Volibear matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayle
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle50.0%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear50.0%
Late Game
Kayle
55.3%
+10.5% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle55.3%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear44.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kayle and Volibear, with Kayle 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.

Kayle is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.3% win rate — 10.5 points above Volibear. Extended games heavily favor Kayle, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Kayle 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 Kayle Runes Against Volibear

Precision rune tree - Kayle primary runes vs VolibearPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kayle rune vs VolibearAbsorb Life - best Kayle rune vs VolibearLegend: Alacrity - best Kayle rune vs VolibearLast Stand - best Kayle rune vs Volibear
Sorcery rune tree - Kayle secondary runes vs VolibearSorcery
Celerity - best Kayle rune vs VolibearGathering Storm - best Kayle rune vs Volibear
50.0% WR

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


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

Kayle 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
53.63%3177.686112,20946.8%59.1%
49.40%1686.961611,77037.9%56.9%
50.93%1616.875211,44442.9%56.1%
56.38%1497.084712,41746.9%63.5%
64.12%1317.295412,96366.7%62.6%
43.85%1306.663311,08526.4%55.8%
49.21%1267.176911,96639.6%56.2%
47.93%1216.990711,35243.3%52.5%
47.01%1177.394611,97141.1%52.5%
58.65%1046.767911,92046.3%66.7%
50.00%1027.175811,75044.9%54.7%
45.92%987.281510,83940.9%50.0%
41.84%986.676811,61125.0%53.5%
52.17%927.077412,31345.7%56.1%
42.53%877.583912,37933.3%49.0%
59.30%866.987312,06554.3%62.8%
57.83%837.075411,67334.4%72.5%
53.85%787.388511,47034.1%75.7%
57.89%767.01,14411,70458.8%57.1%
47.37%766.781311,48637.5%54.5%
56.00%757.179012,93853.1%58.1%
54.05%747.080212,09139.3%63.0%
56.16%736.965811,41545.5%65.0%
36.99%736.969511,19425.0%51.5%
53.85%656.458911,17750.0%56.1%
53.23%627.786612,26450.0%55.3%
41.94%627.168411,62841.7%42.1%
52.46%616.281410,92556.0%50.0%
51.67%607.066412,31542.3%58.8%
57.89%577.077011,43652.0%62.5%
52.63%577.672213,08630.0%64.9%
57.14%566.976412,44965.0%52.8%
40.74%546.370111,07120.8%56.7%
49.06%536.661211,37245.8%51.7%
63.46%527.485712,43568.4%60.6%
57.45%476.764212,10650.0%64.0%
47.83%467.169611,84733.3%57.1%
44.19%437.375810,86647.8%40.0%
46.51%437.280811,60333.3%63.2%
53.66%416.673110,61250.0%58.8%
66.67%397.287211,27657.9%75.0%
50.00%387.063912,74246.7%52.2%
57.89%387.283710,41863.2%52.6%
56.76%376.869512,58168.8%47.6%
55.56%367.372611,84952.9%57.9%
58.33%367.080013,61441.7%66.7%
44.12%346.861610,84725.0%61.1%
54.84%316.878312,76723.1%77.8%
38.71%316.964810,87137.5%40.0%
57.14%287.479013,39350.0%62.5%
39.29%287.576514,00041.7%37.5%
61.54%266.779411,65745.5%73.3%
57.69%267.670011,86433.3%78.6%
44.00%256.779011,34920.0%60.0%
32.00%256.053410,98316.7%36.8%
68.00%257.380511,85745.5%85.7%
45.83%247.366012,70636.4%53.9%
50.00%226.769711,32846.1%55.6%
59.09%226.961211,02140.0%75.0%
38.89%187.577912,86250.0%33.3%
66.67%186.762511,25966.7%66.7%
22.22%186.357911,29516.7%25.0%
29.41%176.374210,14220.0%42.9%
41.18%177.069511,20720.0%71.4%
29.41%176.873211,53611.1%50.0%
37.50%167.787814,27716.7%50.0%
50.00%166.960811,35920.0%63.6%
53.33%157.578111,57962.5%42.9%
46.67%156.23769,17562.5%28.6%
33.33%157.474311,30216.7%44.4%
50.00%146.366510,38350.0%50.0%
64.29%147.176713,9370.0%81.8%
42.86%147.283912,19957.1%28.6%
38.46%137.061212,19728.6%50.0%
38.46%136.864412,61266.7%30.0%
58.33%126.974213,59966.7%50.0%
66.67%126.971513,23766.7%66.7%
18.18%116.74438,72333.3%0.0%
81.82%115.35259,83883.3%80.0%
54.55%117.062811,05683.3%20.0%
45.45%117.283714,0700.0%55.6%
40.00%105.346010,85650.0%33.3%
40.00%105.057010,24725.0%50.0%
50.00%106.486410,81760.0%40.0%
40.00%107.278712,23250.0%33.3%
60.00%105.959611,16440.0%80.0%
30.00%106.459310,874100.0%12.5%
55.56%92.32708,52050.0%66.7%
66.67%94.047610,08340.0%100.0%
33.33%96.766812,3810.0%60.0%
11.11%97.066412,2550.0%20.0%
44.44%97.58269,85933.3%66.7%
87.50%88.11,13015,89466.7%100.0%
37.50%86.883210,57950.0%0.0%
75.00%85.586413,800100.0%66.7%
75.00%86.986713,43650.0%83.3%
50.00%86.756310,57240.0%66.7%
71.43%76.667210,502100.0%60.0%
57.14%77.265313,5570.0%66.7%
57.14%78.064012,09150.0%60.0%
57.14%77.061711,99366.7%50.0%
42.86%75.055411,147100.0%33.3%
14.29%76.64639,15420.0%0.0%
57.14%76.85359,42266.7%0.0%
71.43%77.762011,87975.0%66.7%
66.67%67.183814,24633.3%100.0%
83.33%67.475115,1550.0%83.3%
40.00%53.236910,167100.0%25.0%
60.00%56.71,14412,82150.0%66.7%
60.00%57.897714,4450.0%75.0%
60.00%56.584118,028100.0%50.0%
80.00%55.179213,852100.0%66.7%
20.00%56.270413,706100.0%0.0%
60.00%56.880611,364100.0%50.0%

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Kayle vs Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kayle do against Volibear in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Volibear matchup with a 53.2% win rate compared to Volibear's 46.8%, a 6.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 62 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Kayle do against Volibear in the early game?

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

How does Kayle do against Volibear in the late game?

In the late game, Kayle takes over the Kayle vs Volibear matchup with a 55.3% win rate compared to 44.7%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayle vs Volibear matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Volibear with a 53.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 6.5 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 62 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Volibear?

The best Kayle build against Volibear includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Dusk and Dawn with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kayle runes against Volibear?

The best Kayle runes against Volibear use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Kayle vs Volibear matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kayle counter Volibear?

Yes, Kayle has a favorable matchup against Volibear with a 53.2% win rate. Kayle strongly counters Volibear in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Kayle against Volibear?

When playing Kayle 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.