Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
4.0%
Volibearvs Locke
Patch26.15
Matches1,741,960
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 20, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Volibear vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.15. Locke wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.9%) over Volibear based on 17 games. Volibear wins the early laning phase while Locke scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Volibear build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Volibear vs Locke 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
47.1% WR
VS
Locke
52.9% WR
Who Wins the Volibear vs Locke Matchup?
Winner
Locke
Matches: 17
47.1%
52.9%
2.9
3.4
592
781
11,589
12,958
324
417
1,420
635
0.8
0.5
50.0%
50.0%
45.5%
54.5%
Volibear vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Volibear vs Locke matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Locke wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Volibear's 47.1%, giving Locke a 5.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Volibear controls the early laning stage, but Locke outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Volibear needs to press advantages before Locke reaches their power spikes, while Locke should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Volibear leads by 692 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Locke is slightly favored, Volibear can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Locke's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Volibear vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Locke is favored during the laning phase against Volibear, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Locke holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
2.9Volibear
3.4Locke
Locke edges out Volibear by 0.5 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 Locke.Damage
592Volibear
781Locke
Locke heavily out-damages Volibear by 189 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 Locke's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
11,589Volibear
12,958Locke
Locke generates a commanding 1,370 more gold per game than Volibear. This substantial economic advantage means Locke 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
0.8Volibear
0.5Locke
Both Volibear and Locke provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,744Volibear
1,052Locke
Volibear vastly out-sustains Locke, healing and mitigating 692 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Volibear can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Locke is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Locke, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Volibear Build Against Locke
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Volibear needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Volibear against Locke 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Volibear vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Volibear
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Volibear50.0%
Locke50.0%♕
Late Game
Locke
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Volibear45.5%Locke54.5%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Volibear and Locke, with Volibear holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Locke is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Volibear. Extended games heavily favor Locke, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Volibear has the edge early, but Locke gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Volibear Runes Against Locke
Precision
Sorcery
20.0% WR
The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Volibear the best tools to compete against Locke in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Volibear matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.15. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.03% | 279 | 5.4 | 821 | 11,835 | 50.8% | 45.6% | |
| 44.74% | 190 | 5.9 | 969 | 12,061 | 45.5% | 43.8% | |
| 50.34% | 149 | 6.3 | 871 | 12,376 | 47.9% | 52.6% | |
| 52.45% | 143 | 5.7 | 865 | 12,648 | 50.8% | 53.7% | |
| 45.97% | 124 | 5.0 | 696 | 11,190 | 46.1% | 45.8% | |
| 44.55% | 101 | 5.1 | 673 | 11,184 | 42.5% | 46.3% | |
| 48.89% | 90 | 5.4 | 963 | 12,956 | 51.4% | 47.2% | |
| 48.72% | 78 | 5.9 | 867 | 11,862 | 57.1% | 38.9% | |
| 51.28% | 78 | 6.3 | 902 | 11,706 | 45.0% | 57.9% | |
| 45.95% | 74 | 1.9 | 727 | 12,926 | 50.0% | 44.2% | |
| 54.79% | 73 | 5.2 | 760 | 12,052 | 74.2% | 40.5% | |
| 52.78% | 72 | 5.7 | 821 | 11,322 | 47.2% | 58.3% | |
| 45.71% | 70 | 6.0 | 866 | 11,636 | 51.6% | 41.0% | |
| 47.06% | 68 | 4.6 | 751 | 12,013 | 42.3% | 50.0% | |
| 52.31% | 65 | 6.0 | 870 | 11,936 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 55.38% | 65 | 5.5 | 843 | 12,549 | 48.1% | 60.5% | |
| 40.00% | 65 | 5.7 | 764 | 11,340 | 50.0% | 29.0% | |
| 58.73% | 63 | 1.8 | 731 | 12,814 | 63.0% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 62 | 6.1 | 754 | 11,018 | 44.7% | 58.3% | |
| 46.55% | 58 | 2.1 | 770 | 12,440 | 52.2% | 42.9% | |
| 56.14% | 57 | 5.7 | 873 | 12,081 | 54.5% | 57.1% | |
| 39.29% | 56 | 5.9 | 1,099 | 11,297 | 40.0% | 38.7% | |
| 43.40% | 53 | 5.8 | 691 | 10,845 | 46.1% | 40.7% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 5.6 | 763 | 12,898 | 47.1% | 47.1% | |
| 53.06% | 49 | 1.9 | 603 | 11,884 | 63.2% | 46.7% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 6.0 | 821 | 10,727 | 48.3% | 63.2% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 5.5 | 648 | 12,033 | 38.9% | 58.6% | |
| 59.57% | 47 | 2.7 | 739 | 12,669 | 60.9% | 58.3% | |
| 58.70% | 46 | 6.2 | 761 | 12,990 | 66.7% | 52.0% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 1.4 | 682 | 12,365 | 64.0% | 45.0% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 5.9 | 898 | 11,865 | 56.5% | 47.6% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 1.6 | 602 | 11,001 | 63.0% | 35.3% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 5.5 | 1,030 | 11,534 | 47.8% | 57.1% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 5.2 | 1,069 | 12,399 | 66.7% | 48.4% | |
| 30.95% | 42 | 5.7 | 638 | 10,236 | 34.8% | 26.3% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 5.4 | 771 | 11,863 | 41.2% | 56.0% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 5.9 | 1,080 | 12,557 | 57.9% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 39 | 5.7 | 752 | 12,300 | 42.9% | 28.0% | |
| 34.21% | 38 | 1.4 | 551 | 13,106 | 31.3% | 36.4% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 5.8 | 850 | 11,515 | 61.1% | 40.0% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 1.6 | 650 | 12,818 | 75.0% | 52.0% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 1.3 | 740 | 13,516 | 33.3% | 53.6% | |
| 65.71% | 35 | 6.5 | 783 | 11,759 | 68.4% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 5.9 | 883 | 13,105 | 53.3% | 47.4% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 5.8 | 859 | 12,040 | 38.5% | 50.0% | |
| 25.81% | 31 | 1.2 | 585 | 10,213 | 35.3% | 14.3% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 5.7 | 851 | 12,300 | 47.1% | 61.5% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 5.4 | 725 | 9,868 | 40.0% | 35.7% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 2.5 | 857 | 13,073 | 61.5% | 66.7% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 1.5 | 749 | 14,116 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 2.6 | 869 | 12,268 | 69.2% | 15.4% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 1.1 | 621 | 13,001 | 30.0% | 62.5% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 1.7 | 721 | 13,722 | 70.0% | 56.3% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 6.0 | 1,009 | 12,037 | 56.3% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 5.1 | 565 | 11,494 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 76.00% | 25 | 5.5 | 669 | 12,460 | 88.9% | 68.8% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.0 | 821 | 11,318 | 45.5% | 41.7% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 5.4 | 801 | 12,169 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 2.8 | 607 | 11,240 | 30.0% | 54.5% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.4 | 692 | 12,198 | 41.7% | 44.4% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 570 | 11,800 | 42.9% | 61.5% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 2.3 | 895 | 13,709 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.1 | 564 | 11,973 | 55.6% | 40.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.9 | 878 | 12,963 | 40.0% | 55.6% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 2.6 | 825 | 13,291 | 75.0% | 70.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.1 | 865 | 10,617 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 2.6 | 731 | 12,965 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 82.35% | 17 | 2.3 | 767 | 14,738 | 100.0% | 76.9% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 2.9 | 592 | 11,589 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 3.4 | 677 | 11,027 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.1 | 709 | 12,580 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.6 | 582 | 11,008 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.9 | 743 | 11,706 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 4.8 | 865 | 11,521 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.0 | 600 | 10,943 | 57.1% | 60.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.8 | 808 | 13,645 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.5 | 713 | 12,648 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.5 | 622 | 10,069 | 42.9% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 649 | 12,630 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.7 | 738 | 13,781 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.0 | 689 | 15,126 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.4 | 768 | 14,079 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.7 | 750 | 11,976 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.8 | 899 | 13,377 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.4 | 542 | 12,844 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 2.1 | 650 | 11,863 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.8 | 489 | 5,607 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 812 | 13,310 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 603 | 13,669 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.1 | 578 | 9,745 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.5 | 743 | 11,838 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.8 | 647 | 13,017 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 715 | 9,202 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 774 | 9,276 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 3.5 | 628 | 11,394 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.8 | 498 | 10,229 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 917 | 11,230 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 764 | 13,658 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 327 | 6,721 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 654 | 11,092 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 514 | 8,784 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 968 | 14,581 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 653 | 13,239 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Volibear vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Volibear do against Locke in League of Legends?
Locke wins the Volibear vs Locke matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Volibear's 47.1%, a 5.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.15.
How does Volibear do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Volibear has the advantage against Locke with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Locke takes over the Volibear vs Locke matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Locke scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Volibear vs Locke matchup?
Locke wins the matchup against Volibear with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.15. The 5.9 percentage point advantage means Locke is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.
What is the best Volibear build against Locke?
The best Volibear build against Locke includes Navori Flickerblade, Spirit Visage, Dusk and Dawn with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Locke?
The best Volibear runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 20.0% win rate in the Volibear vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Volibear counter Locke?
No, Volibear struggles against Locke with only a 47.1% win rate. Locke has the advantage in this matchup. Volibear players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Locke's lead.
How do I play Volibear against Locke?
When playing Volibear against Locke, play cautiously and avoid Locke's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Locke has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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