Kayle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Kaylevs Volibear

BMageMarksman
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Volibear is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Volibear wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kayle based on 10 games. Volibear 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.

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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 - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
40.0% WR
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Volibear vs Kayle matchup - 60.0% win rate
Volibear
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Volibear Matchup?

Volibear wins the Kayle vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Volibear
Matches: 10
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.8
CS / min
5.7
907
DMG / min
672
11,296
Gold / game
9,562
309
Heal / min
261
398
DMG Mitigated / min
1,306
0.4
CC / min
0.9
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Kayle vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Volibear matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Volibear wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kayle's 40.0%, giving Volibear a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Volibear dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kayle 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. Volibear has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kayle 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.

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
6.8Kayle
5.7Volibear
Kayle significantly out-farms Volibear by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 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
907Kayle
672Volibear
Kayle heavily out-damages Volibear by 234 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
11,296Kayle
9,562Volibear
Kayle generates a commanding 1,734 more gold per game than Volibear. This substantial economic advantage means Kayle 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
0.4Kayle
0.9Volibear
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
707Kayle
1,567Volibear
Volibear vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 859 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, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Nashor's Tooth. This combination gives Kayle 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 Kayle vs Volibear matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Volibear
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle40.0%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear60.0%
Late Game
Volibear
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle40.0%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear60.0%

Volibear dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Kayle. This lopsided early game means Volibear 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Kayle. Extended games heavily favor Volibear, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Volibear holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kayle 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
Lethal Tempo - 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

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


Kayle matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%627.280811,80432.0%62.2%
53.66%417.078311,11557.1%50.0%
52.63%386.669711,60443.8%59.1%
45.45%336.870612,84916.7%61.9%
58.06%317.477712,23525.0%79.0%
43.33%306.456011,54441.7%44.4%
36.67%307.050610,27143.8%28.6%
50.00%287.086612,42870.0%38.9%
50.00%247.078412,15425.0%62.5%
50.00%246.985812,80736.4%61.5%
50.00%246.589310,82641.7%58.3%
59.09%226.76929,90861.5%55.6%
50.00%226.961111,03611.1%76.9%
50.00%206.262410,96271.4%38.5%
42.11%197.465111,15741.7%42.9%
42.11%197.084811,73928.6%50.0%
61.11%187.172313,30833.3%75.0%
33.33%186.981912,66816.7%41.7%
47.06%177.397611,06244.4%50.0%
41.18%177.788911,05136.4%50.0%
66.67%157.263910,21655.6%83.3%
60.00%157.082812,97840.0%70.0%
53.33%156.275311,58550.0%55.6%
64.29%146.469210,97160.0%66.7%
64.29%147.685713,40560.0%66.7%
14.29%146.859911,60514.3%14.3%
46.15%137.267111,61244.4%50.0%
50.00%125.070110,47520.0%71.4%
75.00%127.161710,61957.1%100.0%
66.67%126.785110,38560.0%71.4%
63.64%117.171812,36450.0%71.4%
40.00%106.96849,40950.0%25.0%
40.00%106.890711,29640.0%40.0%
66.67%97.486014,31166.7%66.7%
44.44%96.875911,73925.0%60.0%
44.44%97.294214,55166.7%33.3%
55.56%97.364210,76933.3%66.7%
37.50%87.187310,00120.0%66.7%
37.50%86.075412,6550.0%42.9%
62.50%88.188613,99266.7%60.0%
50.00%87.072313,16150.0%50.0%
57.14%77.477214,89966.7%50.0%
71.43%77.276912,346100.0%60.0%
85.71%77.383311,131100.0%80.0%
57.14%77.267311,17250.0%66.7%
71.43%76.977012,649100.0%66.7%
66.67%67.556911,65150.0%100.0%
50.00%67.089113,24233.3%66.7%
50.00%66.972910,99050.0%50.0%
40.00%56.74579,37133.3%50.0%
60.00%53.55109,96450.0%100.0%
20.00%53.74809,09033.3%0.0%
80.00%57.666010,74466.7%100.0%
60.00%56.81,02318,1040.0%60.0%
0.00%57.562212,5800.0%0.0%
20.00%57.155411,5970.0%25.0%
100.00%16.136210,061100.0%0.0%

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Kayle vs Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kayle do against Volibear in League of Legends?

Volibear wins the Kayle vs Volibear matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kayle's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Kayle do against Volibear in the early game?

In the early game, Volibear has the advantage against Kayle with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Volibear 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, Volibear takes over the Kayle vs Volibear matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Volibear scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayle vs Volibear matchup?

Volibear wins the matchup against Kayle with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Volibear is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Volibear?

The best Kayle build against Volibear includes Shadowflame, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Nashor's Tooth with Boots of Swiftness. 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?

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

How do I play Kayle against Volibear?

When playing Kayle 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.