Volibear - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
3.2%

Volibearvs Ekko

CFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Volibear vs Ekko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ekko wins with a 55.0% win rate (+10.0%) over Volibear based on 20 games. Ekko wins the early laning phase while Volibear scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Volibear build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Volibear vs Ekko 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 - 45.0% win rate in this matchup
Volibear
45.0% WR
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Ekko vs Volibear matchup - 55.0% win rate
Ekko
55.0% WR

Who Wins the Volibear vs Ekko Matchup?

Ekko wins the Volibear vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Ekko
Matches: 20
45.0%
Win Rate
55.0%
2.0
CS / min
1.9
771
DMG / min
682
12,882
Gold / game
12,501
453
Heal / min
457
1,768
DMG Mitigated / min
830
1.1
CC / min
0.7
28.6%
Early Game WR
71.4%
53.9%
Late Game WR
46.1%

Volibear vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Volibear vs Ekko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 20 recent matches analyzed, Ekko wins with a 55.0% win rate compared to Volibear's 45.0%, giving Ekko a 10.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ekko controls the early laning stage, but Volibear outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ekko 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 sustain, where Volibear leads by 934 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ekko 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 Ekko 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 Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

Volibear wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.0Volibear
1.9Ekko
Volibear and Ekko farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
771Volibear
682Ekko
Volibear heavily out-damages Ekko by 89 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ekko should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Volibear's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,882Volibear
12,501Ekko
Volibear earns 381 more gold per game than Ekko, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Volibear slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Volibear
0.7Ekko
Volibear provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ekko, 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
2,221Volibear
1,287Ekko
Volibear vastly out-sustains Ekko, healing and mitigating 934 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Volibear can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ekko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ekko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Volibear Build Against Ekko

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Ekko, providing the mobility and stats Volibear needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Volibear against Ekko are Navori Flickerblade, Jak'Sho, The Protean and Spirit Visage. 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 Ekko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Volibear early game win rateVolibear28.6%
Ekko early game win rateEkko71.4%
Late Game
Volibear
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Volibear late game win rateVolibear53.9%
Ekko late game win rateEkko46.1%

Ekko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Volibear. This lopsided early game means Ekko 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 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Ekko. Extended games heavily favor Volibear, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Ekko must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Volibear reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Volibear survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Volibear Runes Against Ekko

Precision rune tree - Volibear primary runes vs EkkoPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Volibear rune vs EkkoTriumph - best Volibear rune vs EkkoLegend: Haste - best Volibear rune vs EkkoLast Stand - best Volibear rune vs Ekko
Sorcery rune tree - Volibear secondary runes vs EkkoSorcery
Celerity - best Volibear rune vs EkkoWaterwalking - best Volibear rune vs Ekko
0.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Volibear the best tools to compete against Ekko 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
46.49%1855.887311,87146.7%46.4%
46.72%1225.898212,04150.0%44.9%
60.00%1106.589511,56658.3%61.3%
44.12%1024.865310,79433.3%51.7%
50.00%826.081910,33248.8%51.3%
50.00%704.484311,30951.6%48.7%
46.97%661.670311,26255.2%40.5%
54.55%661.768912,31864.7%51.0%
48.44%645.579911,35834.6%57.9%
44.44%635.71,09512,04843.5%45.0%
48.33%605.062010,51037.5%55.6%
47.27%556.290211,87451.9%42.9%
51.85%546.593610,76438.5%64.3%
62.26%531.669011,57664.0%60.7%
47.17%535.878511,03056.5%40.0%
49.02%511.668310,95651.7%45.5%
50.98%511.165511,71144.0%57.7%
43.14%515.276410,30530.8%56.0%
56.25%486.477310,26855.6%57.1%
31.25%486.189711,99338.9%26.7%
42.55%474.569910,59447.1%40.0%
43.48%465.771911,65550.0%39.3%
59.09%446.474110,31557.1%60.9%
51.16%435.582112,04954.5%47.6%
57.14%426.585811,67866.7%50.0%
51.28%391.170011,54869.2%42.3%
46.15%395.891911,59233.3%61.1%
44.74%386.374511,62953.3%39.1%
50.00%365.786011,51341.2%57.9%
61.11%365.988612,62660.0%61.9%
51.43%355.291410,81466.7%43.5%
51.43%351.460211,52747.4%56.3%
50.00%341.665011,97750.0%50.0%
55.88%346.31,08911,29762.5%50.0%
66.67%335.289112,98562.5%68.0%
53.13%325.795911,60942.9%61.1%
46.88%325.474611,52746.1%47.4%
50.00%306.01,10210,27943.8%57.1%
46.67%301.169711,72550.0%44.4%
60.00%303.080011,26158.3%61.1%
58.62%295.985911,61464.3%53.3%
37.04%271.55159,46538.5%35.7%
33.33%275.36039,89630.8%35.7%
69.23%263.363111,05875.0%64.3%
73.08%266.193611,88070.0%75.0%
46.15%266.076612,05125.0%55.6%
52.00%251.765512,10644.4%56.3%
45.83%246.695412,36037.5%50.0%
45.83%246.275811,87561.5%27.3%
47.83%231.05049,18438.5%60.0%
63.64%221.783111,77350.0%75.0%
36.36%225.05168,30935.7%37.5%
42.86%211.663811,81042.9%42.9%
42.86%215.958610,95450.0%38.5%
61.90%213.465112,93566.7%60.0%
65.00%204.878911,84366.7%63.6%
45.00%202.077112,88228.6%53.9%
65.00%205.474010,48760.0%70.0%
40.00%206.37709,60918.2%66.7%
47.37%191.968111,23662.5%36.4%
31.58%191.873612,67820.0%35.7%
61.11%186.795512,06350.0%70.0%
27.78%185.07539,84320.0%37.5%
44.44%180.853710,52037.5%50.0%
47.06%172.587712,23466.7%36.4%
50.00%162.872911,85528.6%66.7%
40.00%151.657411,84842.9%37.5%
64.29%144.881013,84166.7%63.6%
50.00%146.085210,42937.5%66.7%
57.14%140.95789,92357.1%57.1%
50.00%121.771812,800100.0%45.5%
66.67%121.169312,42780.0%57.1%
75.00%121.577014,75250.0%87.5%
54.55%111.979114,23840.0%66.7%
18.18%111.155810,81640.0%0.0%
63.64%114.961312,328100.0%55.6%
54.55%111.361510,58380.0%33.3%
50.00%106.174110,46466.7%25.0%
20.00%102.852010,7480.0%25.0%
50.00%101.16519,74333.3%75.0%
66.67%96.080811,70666.7%66.7%
55.56%96.084914,73550.0%60.0%
37.50%86.664412,42750.0%33.3%
62.50%81.481012,58433.3%80.0%
57.14%75.787912,81375.0%33.3%
57.14%72.579912,07425.0%100.0%
33.33%62.24268,01150.0%25.0%
66.67%61.573612,23166.7%66.7%
50.00%63.673010,00050.0%50.0%
50.00%64.672111,624100.0%40.0%
40.00%54.81,15911,02133.3%50.0%
40.00%53.05539,21633.3%50.0%
40.00%51.45448,72533.3%50.0%
20.00%50.94588,5750.0%33.3%
80.00%52.460012,939100.0%50.0%
80.00%53.168610,50966.7%100.0%

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Volibear vs Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Volibear do against Ekko in League of Legends?

Ekko wins the Volibear vs Ekko matchup with a 55.0% win rate compared to Volibear's 45.0%, a 10.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 20 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Volibear do against Ekko in the early game?

In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Volibear with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. Ekko players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Volibear do against Ekko in the late game?

In the late game, Volibear takes over the Volibear vs Ekko matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Volibear scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Volibear vs Ekko matchup?

Ekko wins the matchup against Volibear with a 55.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 10.0 percentage point advantage means Ekko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 20 games analyzed.

What is the best Volibear build against Ekko?

The best Volibear build against Ekko includes Navori Flickerblade, Jak'Sho, The Protean, Spirit Visage with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Volibear runes against Ekko?

The best Volibear runes against Ekko use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Volibear vs Ekko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Volibear counter Ekko?

No, Volibear struggles against Ekko with only a 45.0% win rate. Ekko has the advantage in this matchup. Volibear players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ekko's lead.

How do I play Volibear against Ekko?

When playing Volibear against Ekko, play cautiously and avoid Ekko's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Ekko in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.