Volibear - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Volibearvs Aatrox

CFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Volibear vs Aatrox is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Aatrox wins with a 81.3% win rate (+62.5%) over Volibear based on 16 games. Aatrox holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Volibear build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Volibear vs Aatrox matchup.

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Volibear Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Volibear 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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Volibear - 18.8% win rate in this matchup
Volibear
18.8% WR
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Aatrox vs Volibear matchup - 81.3% win rate
Aatrox
81.3% WR

Who Wins the Volibear vs Aatrox Matchup?

Aatrox wins the Volibear vs Aatrox matchup
Winner
Aatrox
Matches: 16
18.8%
Win Rate
81.3%
5.7
CS / min
6.4
779
DMG / min
912
9,413
Gold / game
10,254
267
Heal / min
561
1,519
DMG Mitigated / min
1,141
0.9
CC / min
0.9
11.1%
Early Game WR
88.9%
28.6%
Late Game WR
71.4%

Volibear vs Aatrox Matchup Summary

The Volibear vs Aatrox matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Aatrox wins with a 81.3% win rate compared to Volibear's 18.8%, giving Aatrox a 62.5 percentage point advantage. Aatrox 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 damage output, where Aatrox leads by 134 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aatrox has a strong advantage in this matchup. Volibear players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aatrox 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.

Volibear vs Aatrox Laning Phase Breakdown

Aatrox wins the laning phase against Volibear in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.7Volibear
6.4Aatrox
Aatrox edges out Volibear by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Aatrox.
Damage
779Volibear
912Aatrox
Aatrox heavily out-damages Volibear by 134 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 Aatrox's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,413Volibear
10,254Aatrox
Aatrox generates a commanding 841 more gold per game than Volibear. This substantial economic advantage means Aatrox 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
0.9Volibear
0.9Aatrox
Both Volibear and Aatrox 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
1,786Volibear
1,702Aatrox
Volibear heals and mitigates 84 more damage per minute than Aatrox, 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 Aatrox.

Best Volibear Build Against Aatrox

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Aatrox, providing the mobility and stats Volibear needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Volibear against Aatrox are Thornmail, Dusk and Dawn and Unending Despair. This combination gives Volibear 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 Volibear vs Aatrox matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aatrox
88.9%
+77.8% advantage
Volibear early game win rateVolibear11.1%
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox88.9%
Late Game
Aatrox
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Volibear late game win rateVolibear28.6%
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox71.4%

Aatrox dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 88.9% win rate — a 77.8 percentage point lead over Volibear. This lopsided early game means Aatrox can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Aatrox is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Volibear. Extended games heavily favor Aatrox, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Aatrox 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 Volibear Runes Against Aatrox

Resolve rune tree - Volibear primary runes vs AatroxResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Volibear rune vs AatroxShield Bash - best Volibear rune vs AatroxSecond Wind - best Volibear rune vs AatroxRevitalize - best Volibear rune vs Aatrox
Precision rune tree - Volibear secondary runes vs AatroxPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Volibear rune vs AatroxPresence of Mind - best Volibear rune vs Aatrox
33.3% WR

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


Volibear matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Volibear'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 Volibear build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Volibear matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.94%535.683011,87750.0%51.5%
30.30%335.892612,17611.1%37.5%
45.45%334.365511,26035.7%52.6%
57.14%286.588711,23854.5%58.8%
54.17%246.08439,87757.1%50.0%
57.89%196.31,18512,87462.5%54.5%
55.56%181.55999,48950.0%66.7%
41.18%176.295612,60640.0%41.7%
41.18%175.494810,81316.7%54.5%
50.00%166.51,06811,11628.6%66.7%
18.75%165.77799,41311.1%28.6%
56.25%165.377011,09540.0%63.6%
43.75%165.483611,69440.0%45.5%
53.33%156.182310,59942.9%62.5%
46.67%151.468011,38228.6%62.5%
53.33%155.585112,33340.0%60.0%
40.00%155.865711,55260.0%30.0%
78.57%145.684013,98275.0%80.0%
50.00%146.190813,63666.7%45.5%
50.00%141.570513,71650.0%50.0%
53.85%136.67729,14066.7%42.9%
61.54%137.282213,045100.0%54.5%
41.67%121.674412,90240.0%42.9%
54.55%116.475710,72333.3%80.0%
72.73%116.293211,52775.0%71.4%
72.73%115.896212,23580.0%66.7%
50.00%101.977211,14733.3%75.0%
50.00%102.582313,07925.0%66.7%
50.00%101.356710,32433.3%57.1%
70.00%101.470114,17533.3%85.7%
40.00%104.35669,93950.0%37.5%
60.00%101.256811,30750.0%66.7%
70.00%106.28508,97162.5%100.0%
60.00%105.11,04311,82675.0%50.0%
22.22%96.575812,18533.3%16.7%
88.89%92.358312,712100.0%83.3%
66.67%93.063611,69266.7%66.7%
44.44%92.161310,02833.3%66.7%
44.44%95.588012,16340.0%50.0%
62.50%86.01,03613,21350.0%66.7%
57.14%76.593011,48450.0%60.0%
57.14%73.477810,41150.0%60.0%
28.57%70.886811,36033.3%25.0%
42.86%76.688413,3670.0%60.0%
28.57%71.364110,13433.3%25.0%
71.43%75.385711,74766.7%75.0%
28.57%71.667611,37933.3%25.0%
66.67%66.31,28811,11050.0%75.0%
16.67%60.84419,05625.0%0.0%
33.33%61.145711,4520.0%50.0%
16.67%60.963412,5350.0%20.0%
83.33%65.690012,70875.0%100.0%
16.67%61.345911,46833.3%0.0%
50.00%64.53506,69150.0%50.0%
60.00%55.056112,4940.0%75.0%
20.00%51.159612,606100.0%0.0%
40.00%50.83907,94440.0%0.0%
60.00%56.383210,41850.0%66.7%
20.00%56.36027,87820.0%0.0%

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Volibear vs Aatrox - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Volibear do against Aatrox in League of Legends?

Aatrox wins the Volibear vs Aatrox matchup with a 81.3% win rate compared to Volibear's 18.8%, a 62.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Volibear do against Aatrox in the early game?

In the early game, Aatrox has the advantage against Volibear with a 88.9% win rate versus 11.1%. Aatrox players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Volibear do against Aatrox in the late game?

In the late game, Aatrox takes over the Volibear vs Aatrox matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Aatrox scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Volibear vs Aatrox matchup?

Aatrox wins the matchup against Volibear with a 81.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 62.5 percentage point advantage means Aatrox is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Volibear build against Aatrox?

The best Volibear build against Aatrox includes Thornmail, Dusk and Dawn, Unending Despair with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Volibear runes against Aatrox?

The best Volibear runes against Aatrox use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Volibear vs Aatrox matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Volibear counter Aatrox?

No, Volibear struggles against Aatrox with only a 18.8% win rate. Aatrox has the advantage in this matchup. Volibear players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aatrox's lead.

How do I play Volibear against Aatrox?

When playing Volibear against Aatrox, play cautiously and avoid Aatrox's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Aatrox has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.