Volibear, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
4.8%
Ban Rate
3.5%

Volibear vs Fiddlesticks

Volibear C TierFighterTank
Patch
26.20
Games
8,671
Lane
All Lanes
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 16, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Volibear vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.20. Volibear wins with a 56.1% win rate (+12.2%) over Fiddlesticks based on 41 games. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks matchup.

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 - 56.1% win rate in this matchup
Volibear
56.1% WR
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Fiddlesticks vs Volibear matchup - 43.9% win rate
Fiddlesticks
43.9% WR

Who Wins the Volibear vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Volibear wins the Volibear vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Volibear
Matches: 41
56.1%
Win Rate
43.9%
2.1
CS / min
1.7
735
DMG / min
751
12,971
Gold / game
11,449
394
Heal / min
479
1,459
DMG Mitigated / min
710
1.0
CC / min
1.6
42.1%
Early Game WR
57.9%
68.2%
Late Game WR
31.8%

Volibear vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Volibear vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 41 recent matches analyzed, Volibear wins with a 56.1% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 43.9%, giving Volibear a 12.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Fiddlesticks controls the early laning stage, but Volibear outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Fiddlesticks 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 durability, where Volibear leads by 749 damage mitigated/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Volibear players can confidently pick into Fiddlesticks and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Fiddlesticks away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Very small sampleBased on 41 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

Volibear vs Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown

Volibear wins the laning phase against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends

Volibear is favored during the laning phase against Fiddlesticks, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Volibear holds advantages in farming, gold income and gold lead at 15 minutes, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.1Volibear
1.7Fiddlesticks
Volibear edges out Fiddlesticks by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Volibear.
Damage
735Volibear
751Fiddlesticks
Damage output is virtually even between Volibear and Fiddlesticks, with only 16 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,971Volibear
11,449Fiddlesticks
Volibear generates a commanding 1,522 more gold per game than Fiddlesticks. This substantial economic advantage means Volibear consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Fiddlesticks should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Volibear
1.6Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Volibear, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Fiddlesticks coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Gold lead at 15 min
+406Volibear
-406Fiddlesticks
Volibear is ahead by 406 gold at 15 minutes on average, measured over 39 games.
Healing
394Volibear
479Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks heals 85 HP/min more than Volibear. It helps Fiddlesticks recover between trades, but the gap is not large enough to justify an early anti-heal item.
Durability
1,459Volibear
710Fiddlesticks
Volibear mitigates 749 more damage per minute than Fiddlesticks through shields and resistances. Fiddlesticks should time trades around Volibear's shields and cooldowns and prioritize penetration or percent-health damage rather than anti-heal.

Volibear vs Fiddlesticks at 15 Minutes

At 15 minutes Volibear leads Fiddlesticks by 406 gold, 10.2 CS and 353 experience on average, with Volibear at 2.9 kills and Fiddlesticks at 2.2 kills. Based on 39 games with a 15-minute timeline.

Gold difference
+406Volibear
-406Fiddlesticks
CS difference
+10.2Volibear
-10.2Fiddlesticks
XP difference
+353Volibear
-353Fiddlesticks
Very small sampleBased on 39 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

Best Volibear Build Against Fiddlesticks

Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 2 of 23 Volibear games against Fiddlesticks carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Volibear's standard build instead.

Early Game vs Late Game

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Early Game
Fiddlesticks
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Volibear early game win rateVolibear42.1%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks57.9%
♕
Late Game
Volibear
68.2%
+36.4% advantage
Volibear late game win rateVolibear68.2%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks31.8%

Fiddlesticks dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.9% win rate — a 15.8 percentage point lead over Volibear. This lopsided early game means Fiddlesticks 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 68.2% win rate — 36.4 points above Fiddlesticks. 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: Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks

Precision rune tree - Volibear primary runes vs FiddlesticksPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Volibear rune vs FiddlesticksTriumph - best Volibear rune vs FiddlesticksLegend: Haste - best Volibear rune vs FiddlesticksLast Stand - best Volibear rune vs Fiddlesticks
Sorcery rune tree - Volibear secondary runes vs FiddlesticksSorcery
Celerity - best Volibear rune vs FiddlesticksWaterwalking - best Volibear rune vs Fiddlesticks
66.7% WR

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

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Volibear matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.20. 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.

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Volibear vs Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Volibear do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?

Volibear wins the Volibear vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 56.1% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 43.9%, a 12.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 41 recent ranked games in patch 26.20.

How does Volibear do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?

In the early game, Fiddlesticks has the advantage against Volibear with a 57.9% win rate versus 42.1%. Fiddlesticks players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Volibear do against Fiddlesticks in the late game?

In the late game, Volibear takes over the Volibear vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 68.2% win rate compared to 31.8%. Volibear scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Volibear vs Fiddlesticks matchup?

Volibear wins the matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 56.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.20. The 12.2 percentage point advantage means Volibear is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 41 games analyzed.

What is the best Volibear build against Fiddlesticks?

There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Volibear against Fiddlesticks yet. Use Volibear's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Fiddlesticks.

What are the best Volibear runes against Fiddlesticks?

The best Volibear runes against Fiddlesticks use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Volibear vs Fiddlesticks matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Volibear counter Fiddlesticks?

Yes, Volibear has a favorable matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 56.1% win rate. Volibear strongly counters Fiddlesticks in lane based on current patch 26.20 data.

How do I play Volibear against Fiddlesticks?

When playing Volibear against Fiddlesticks, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Fiddlesticks. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.