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

Volibearvs Lee Sin

CFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Volibear vs Lee Sin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Lee Sin wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Volibear based on 9 games. Lee Sin 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 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 - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Volibear
44.4% WR
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Lee Sin vs Volibear matchup - 55.6% win rate
Lee Sin
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Volibear vs Lee Sin Matchup?

Lee Sin wins the Volibear vs Lee Sin matchup
Winner
Lee Sin
Matches: 9
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
2.1
CS / min
1.6
613
DMG / min
655
10,028
Gold / game
10,957
378
Heal / min
389
1,528
DMG Mitigated / min
1,240
1.0
CC / min
0.8
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Volibear vs Lee Sin Matchup Summary

The Volibear vs Lee Sin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Lee Sin wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Volibear's 44.4%, giving Lee Sin a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lee Sin controls the early laning stage, but Volibear outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lee Sin 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 CS, where Volibear leads by 0.5 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin 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 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 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Volibear holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.1Volibear
1.6Lee Sin
Volibear edges out Lee Sin by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Volibear.
Damage
613Volibear
655Lee Sin
Lee Sin deals 42 more champion damage per minute than Volibear. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Volibear choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Lee Sin's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,028Volibear
10,957Lee Sin
Lee Sin generates a commanding 929 more gold per game than Volibear. This substantial economic advantage means Lee Sin 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
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
1,905Volibear
1,629Lee Sin
Volibear vastly out-sustains Lee Sin, healing and mitigating 276 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Volibear can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lee Sin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lee Sin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Volibear Build Against Lee Sin

Gluttonous Greaves 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, Thornmail and Dusk and Dawn. 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 Lee Sin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lee Sin
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Volibear early game win rateVolibear33.3%
Lee Sin early game win rateLee Sin66.7%
Late Game
Volibear
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Volibear late game win rateVolibear66.7%
Lee Sin late game win rateLee Sin33.3%

Lee Sin dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Volibear. This lopsided early game means Lee Sin 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Lee Sin. 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: Lee Sin 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 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
Jack Of All Trades - best Volibear rune vs Lee SinMagical Footwear - best Volibear rune vs Lee Sin
50.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Volibear the best tools to compete against Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Lee Sin wins the Volibear vs Lee Sin matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Volibear's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Lee Sin has the advantage against Volibear with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Lee Sin 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, Volibear takes over the Volibear vs Lee Sin matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Volibear scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Volibear vs Lee Sin matchup?

Lee Sin wins the matchup against Volibear with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Lee Sin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Volibear build against Lee Sin?

The best Volibear build against Lee Sin includes Navori Flickerblade, Thornmail, Dusk and Dawn with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 50.0% win rate in the Volibear vs Lee Sin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Volibear counter Lee Sin?

No, Volibear struggles against Lee Sin with only a 44.4% win rate. Lee Sin has the advantage in this matchup. Volibear players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lee Sin's lead.

How do I play Volibear against Lee Sin?

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