Volibear - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
3.5%

Volibearvs Lee Sin

AFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Volibear vs Lee Sin is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Volibear wins with a 51.2% win rate (+2.4%) over Lee Sin based on 84 games. Volibear wins the early laning phase while Lee Sin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Volibear build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Volibear vs Lee Sin 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 - 51.2% win rate in this matchup
Volibear
51.2% WR
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Lee Sin vs Volibear matchup - 48.8% win rate
Lee Sin
48.8% WR

Who Wins the Volibear vs Lee Sin Matchup?

Volibear wins the Volibear vs Lee Sin matchup
Winner
Volibear
Matches: 84
51.2%
Win Rate
48.8%
1.5
CS / min
0.9
650
DMG / min
664
12,480
Gold / game
12,461
425
Heal / min
464
1,510
DMG Mitigated / min
1,373
1.0
CC / min
0.8
55.0%
Early Game WR
45.0%
47.7%
Late Game WR
52.3%

Volibear vs Lee Sin Matchup Summary

The Volibear vs Lee Sin matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 84 recent matches analyzed, Volibear wins with a 51.2% win rate compared to Lee Sin's 48.8%, giving Volibear a 2.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Volibear controls the early laning stage, but Lee Sin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Volibear needs to press advantages before Lee Sin reaches their power spikes, while Lee Sin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Volibear leads by 0.6 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Volibear has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Lee Sin's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Volibear vs Lee Sin Laning Phase Breakdown

Volibear wins the laning phase against Lee Sin in League of Legends

Volibear is favored during the laning phase against Lee Sin, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Volibear holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.5Volibear
0.9Lee Sin
Volibear edges out Lee Sin by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Volibear.
Damage
650Volibear
664Lee Sin
Damage output is virtually even between Volibear and Lee Sin, with only 14 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
12,480Volibear
12,461Lee Sin
Volibear and Lee Sin generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 18 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Volibear
0.8Lee Sin
Both Volibear and Lee Sin provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,936Volibear
1,837Lee Sin
Volibear heals and mitigates 99 more damage per minute than Lee Sin, 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 Lee Sin.

Best Volibear Build Against Lee Sin

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Lee Sin, providing the mobility and stats Volibear needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Volibear against Lee Sin are Navori Flickerblade, Dead Man's Plate and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Volibear an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Lee Sin. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Volibear vs Lee Sin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Volibear
55.0%
+10.0% advantage
Volibear early game win rateVolibear55.0%
Lee Sin early game win rateLee Sin45.0%
Late Game
Lee Sin
52.3%
+4.5% advantage
Volibear late game win rateVolibear47.7%
Lee Sin late game win rateLee Sin52.3%

Volibear dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.0% win rate — a 10.0 percentage point lead over Lee Sin. This lopsided early game means Volibear can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Lee Sin takes over with a 52.3% win rate, leading Volibear by 4.5 percentage points. Lee Sin scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Volibear must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Lee Sin reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin

Precision rune tree - Volibear primary runes vs Lee SinPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Volibear rune vs Lee SinTriumph - best Volibear rune vs Lee SinLegend: Haste - best Volibear rune vs Lee SinLast Stand - best Volibear rune vs Lee Sin
Inspiration rune tree - Volibear secondary runes vs Lee SinInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Volibear rune vs Lee SinJack Of All Trades - best Volibear rune vs Lee Sin
53.3% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Volibear maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Lee Sin.


Volibear matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.33%1726.485411,29948.2%56.2%
50.65%1545.886512,12350.0%51.1%
61.33%1501.865711,98667.7%56.5%
47.26%1465.886411,93051.4%43.4%
47.48%1396.393111,72453.5%43.2%
46.51%1291.970111,58243.5%49.3%
37.90%1244.765310,92336.8%38.8%
47.54%1225.063911,09533.3%58.8%
59.13%1151.466311,83858.9%59.3%
54.46%1016.287611,80346.8%61.1%
52.48%1011.362312,36546.5%56.9%
54.08%981.673112,45553.9%54.2%
46.88%963.481212,49252.4%42.6%
45.83%966.173912,04741.5%49.1%
54.74%951.672512,69748.6%58.3%
51.61%935.495111,79957.1%47.1%
37.78%905.781711,22432.4%41.5%
44.32%886.41,00212,38334.2%52.0%
56.47%855.682012,38560.0%54.0%
54.76%841.369112,81454.0%55.3%
51.19%841.565012,48055.0%47.7%
45.78%831.364911,86048.8%42.5%
43.21%816.486812,26247.1%40.4%
43.21%815.51,10311,96850.0%36.6%
44.59%745.983111,38138.2%50.0%
63.38%715.579811,56675.8%52.6%
47.89%711.453011,78145.5%50.0%
55.07%695.778511,44760.6%50.0%
53.62%694.969911,65558.1%50.0%
52.94%686.279211,96553.3%52.6%
53.03%666.689512,88256.7%50.0%
55.38%655.589412,17151.9%57.9%
53.97%636.194011,34764.3%45.7%
61.90%635.994511,63865.6%58.1%
49.18%616.497612,71442.1%52.4%
46.67%606.485811,12453.3%40.0%
57.69%523.169211,44761.5%53.9%
50.00%522.671812,71239.1%58.6%
47.06%516.479311,87355.2%36.4%
50.98%515.080911,02748.0%53.9%
50.98%511.170512,53935.3%58.8%
46.94%491.368612,41158.3%36.0%
56.25%486.782112,05470.8%41.7%
47.92%486.280211,08960.0%27.8%
59.57%475.783112,64755.6%62.1%
55.56%455.898312,36460.0%52.0%
51.11%456.187312,71061.5%46.9%
45.45%442.567811,28239.1%52.4%
61.36%441.765213,47166.7%59.4%
46.51%436.080311,30057.1%41.4%
56.41%391.370412,01958.8%54.5%
48.72%396.274611,23652.6%45.0%
56.76%376.486312,91380.0%40.9%
32.43%375.359510,09337.5%23.1%
45.95%371.264612,63621.4%60.9%
44.44%361.865412,52943.8%45.0%
48.57%356.682710,98652.2%41.7%
39.39%335.658610,90635.7%42.1%
63.64%332.072713,00950.0%71.4%
59.38%322.679411,99654.5%61.9%
53.13%323.053310,66960.0%47.1%
48.39%311.471812,81752.9%42.9%
51.61%316.096412,31255.6%50.0%
48.39%312.684212,17233.3%57.9%
36.67%305.472910,83131.3%42.9%
68.97%295.576412,14483.3%58.8%
68.97%296.689412,93170.0%68.4%
57.14%281.366112,47655.6%57.9%
53.57%281.263911,45140.0%69.2%
59.26%275.876411,60950.0%66.7%
64.00%255.972512,62761.5%66.7%
45.83%241.273211,98260.0%35.7%
41.67%240.958010,78442.9%40.0%
25.00%244.666710,32328.6%20.0%
56.52%231.161712,46281.8%33.3%
36.36%221.250210,30940.0%28.6%
66.67%211.567511,59569.2%62.5%
63.16%192.294214,36457.1%66.7%
36.84%193.268812,46250.0%27.3%
50.00%181.673910,52945.5%57.1%
64.71%174.066012,24271.4%60.0%
50.00%161.158811,79428.6%66.7%
53.33%155.670711,09450.0%57.1%
69.23%131.951612,01883.3%57.1%
69.23%135.882211,63983.3%57.1%
41.67%126.05449,69533.3%66.7%
18.18%116.556111,12911.1%50.0%
54.55%111.248612,14842.9%75.0%
40.00%104.175813,3720.0%50.0%
60.00%105.766713,09075.0%50.0%
66.67%91.35188,84380.0%50.0%
37.50%86.01,13915,19125.0%50.0%
50.00%83.258712,764100.0%20.0%
85.71%72.987813,20450.0%100.0%
57.14%75.81,01412,37050.0%66.7%
14.29%75.56819,73850.0%0.0%
71.43%73.793412,661100.0%33.3%
14.29%71.167710,35020.0%0.0%
50.00%61.865211,38166.7%33.3%
83.33%66.578813,04266.7%100.0%
33.33%65.079811,34425.0%50.0%
33.33%65.270412,823100.0%0.0%
33.33%65.07519,73050.0%0.0%
40.00%57.472112,43650.0%33.3%
80.00%55.794216,555100.0%66.7%
60.00%54.568413,6690.0%60.0%
60.00%56.058612,7330.0%75.0%
60.00%51.455810,71750.0%66.7%
80.00%55.27249,998100.0%66.7%

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Volibear vs Lee Sin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Volibear do against Lee Sin in League of Legends?

Volibear wins the Volibear vs Lee Sin matchup with a 51.2% win rate compared to Lee Sin's 48.8%, a 2.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 84 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Volibear do against Lee Sin in the early game?

In the early game, Volibear has the advantage against Lee Sin with a 55.0% win rate versus 45.0%. 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 Lee Sin in the late game?

In the late game, Lee Sin takes over the Volibear vs Lee Sin matchup with a 52.3% win rate compared to 47.7%. Lee Sin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Volibear vs Lee Sin matchup?

Volibear wins the matchup against Lee Sin with a 51.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 2.4 percentage point advantage means Volibear is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 84 games analyzed.

What is the best Volibear build against Lee Sin?

The best Volibear build against Lee Sin includes Navori Flickerblade, Dead Man's Plate, Spirit Visage with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Lee Sin?

The best Volibear runes against Lee Sin use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 53.3% win rate in the Volibear vs Lee Sin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Volibear counter Lee Sin?

Yes, Volibear has a favorable matchup against Lee Sin with a 51.2% win rate. Volibear has a solid advantage over Lee Sin in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Volibear against Lee Sin?

When playing Volibear against Lee Sin, 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.