Volibear - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Volibearvs Kayle

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

Volibear vs Kayle 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 Volibear build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Volibear vs Kayle 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Volibear
60.0% WR
VS
Kayle vs Volibear matchup - 40.0% win rate
Kayle
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Volibear vs Kayle Matchup?

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

Volibear vs Kayle Matchup Summary

The Volibear vs Kayle 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 players can confidently pick into Kayle and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kayle away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Volibear vs Kayle 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
5.7Volibear
6.8Kayle
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
672Volibear
907Kayle
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
9,562Volibear
11,296Kayle
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
0.9Volibear
0.4Kayle
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
1,567Volibear
707Kayle
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 Volibear Build Against Kayle

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Kayle, providing the mobility and stats Volibear needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Volibear against Kayle are Navori Flickerblade, Spirit Visage and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Volibear an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kayle. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Volibear vs Kayle matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

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

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 Volibear Runes Against Kayle

Precision rune tree - Volibear primary runes vs KaylePrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Volibear rune vs KayleTriumph - best Volibear rune vs KayleLegend: Haste - best Volibear rune vs KayleLast Stand - best Volibear rune vs Kayle
Resolve rune tree - Volibear secondary runes vs KayleResolve
Demolish - best Volibear rune vs KayleRevitalize - best Volibear rune vs Kayle
100.0% WR

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


Volibear matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.39%625.491812,28240.9%52.5%
67.35%493.577812,79470.0%65.5%
52.08%486.393713,47141.2%58.1%
48.94%475.990411,03654.5%44.0%
58.14%436.292811,20159.3%56.3%
54.76%421.663411,56052.2%57.9%
43.90%414.467911,71540.9%47.4%
33.33%395.060610,82842.1%25.0%
45.71%352.067312,32853.3%40.0%
54.55%336.896912,98446.1%60.0%
39.39%331.768811,51025.0%52.9%
45.45%335.192213,00757.1%36.8%
53.13%321.765712,40553.9%52.6%
40.00%305.684010,90842.9%37.5%
66.67%301.470913,11854.5%73.7%
55.17%295.578511,53761.5%50.0%
34.48%295.683711,81140.0%28.6%
50.00%266.087011,37958.3%42.9%
56.00%256.489112,14470.0%46.7%
58.33%247.01,07212,32550.0%62.5%
47.83%231.262213,01444.4%50.0%
47.83%235.088311,95463.6%33.3%
73.91%236.597813,93777.8%71.4%
27.27%225.389711,99233.3%20.0%
31.82%222.473711,29920.0%41.7%
54.55%224.679611,78570.0%41.7%
36.36%226.097011,19054.5%18.2%
50.00%226.587112,81855.6%46.1%
38.10%212.15749,76238.5%37.5%
55.00%202.582012,17287.5%33.3%
55.00%202.380314,97266.7%50.0%
31.58%196.197310,17125.0%42.9%
57.89%195.466012,23525.0%66.7%
50.00%181.461712,46042.9%54.5%
61.11%181.063411,54333.3%88.9%
47.06%177.087412,69628.6%60.0%
70.59%171.370611,82870.0%71.4%
52.94%175.996512,37755.6%50.0%
50.00%161.080611,88370.0%16.7%
68.75%165.91,06012,20066.7%70.0%
37.50%165.275012,07533.3%42.9%
46.67%154.796812,66733.3%55.6%
53.33%151.461512,07070.0%20.0%
40.00%155.078512,90233.3%41.7%
53.33%155.279412,41440.0%60.0%
42.86%146.21,01812,70125.0%50.0%
35.71%142.466012,85050.0%30.0%
71.43%146.91,03413,18687.5%50.0%
53.85%132.377912,74866.7%42.9%
53.85%136.07079,99425.0%100.0%
38.46%131.565312,34437.5%40.0%
61.54%131.874013,773100.0%44.4%
38.46%135.362110,38620.0%50.0%
38.46%135.465512,5010.0%45.5%
46.15%131.061312,3590.0%54.5%
50.00%125.87028,92657.1%40.0%
58.33%126.285214,525100.0%44.4%
63.64%115.369910,708100.0%33.3%
60.00%101.668513,00150.0%66.7%
40.00%101.577114,251100.0%25.0%
40.00%101.474615,586100.0%33.3%
50.00%104.688014,18233.3%57.1%
60.00%105.76729,56260.0%60.0%
80.00%101.076113,796100.0%71.4%
80.00%101.671615,606100.0%75.0%
30.00%106.681214,1960.0%33.3%
62.50%86.591215,621100.0%50.0%
37.50%82.467312,16766.7%20.0%
87.50%82.861014,0720.0%87.5%
28.57%74.35889,28125.0%33.3%
28.57%75.764811,3210.0%66.7%
50.00%61.897316,6920.0%60.0%
50.00%62.183414,902100.0%25.0%
50.00%61.050611,92550.0%50.0%
33.33%66.11,28614,34150.0%25.0%
33.33%65.77059,05450.0%0.0%
20.00%55.778012,1470.0%33.3%
40.00%56.478910,8030.0%100.0%
40.00%50.64526,84140.0%0.0%
80.00%51.657613,34666.7%100.0%

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Volibear vs Kayle - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Volibear do against Kayle in League of Legends?

Volibear wins the Volibear vs Kayle 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 Volibear do against Kayle 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 Volibear do against Kayle in the late game?

In the late game, Volibear takes over the Volibear vs Kayle 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 Volibear vs Kayle 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 Volibear build against Kayle?

The best Volibear build against Kayle includes Navori Flickerblade, Spirit Visage, 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 Volibear runes against Kayle?

The best Volibear runes against Kayle use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Volibear vs Kayle matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Volibear counter Kayle?

Yes, Volibear has a favorable matchup against Kayle with a 60.0% win rate. Volibear strongly counters Kayle in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Volibear against Kayle?

When playing Volibear against Kayle, 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.