Volibear - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Volibearvs Master Yi

BFighterTank
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Volibear vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Volibear wins with a 54.8% win rate (+9.5%) over Master Yi based on 42 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 Master Yi 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.

Compare against an opponent
Volibear - 54.8% win rate in this matchup
Volibear
54.8% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Volibear matchup - 45.2% win rate
Master Yi
45.2% WR

Who Wins the Volibear vs Master Yi Matchup?

Volibear wins the Volibear vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Volibear
Matches: 42
54.8%
Win Rate
45.2%
1.6
CS / min
1.8
634
DMG / min
721
11,560
Gold / game
12,030
403
Heal / min
345
1,337
DMG Mitigated / min
806
0.9
CC / min
0.2
52.2%
Early Game WR
47.8%
57.9%
Late Game WR
42.1%

Volibear vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Volibear vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 42 recent matches analyzed, Volibear wins with a 54.8% win rate compared to Master Yi's 45.2%, giving Volibear a 9.5 percentage point advantage. Volibear dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Master Yi 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 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Volibear players can confidently pick into Master Yi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Master Yi 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 Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

Master Yi wins the laning phase against Volibear in League of Legends

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Volibear, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Master Yi holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.6Volibear
1.8Master Yi
Volibear and Master Yi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
634Volibear
721Master Yi
Master Yi heavily out-damages Volibear by 86 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 Master Yi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,560Volibear
12,030Master Yi
Master Yi earns 469 more gold per game than Volibear, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Master Yi slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Volibear
0.2Master Yi
Volibear provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, 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
1,740Volibear
1,151Master Yi
Volibear vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 589 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Volibear can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Master Yi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Master Yi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Volibear Build Against Master Yi

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Volibear needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Volibear against Master Yi 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Master Yi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Volibear vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Volibear
52.2%
+4.3% advantage
Volibear early game win rateVolibear52.2%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi47.8%
Late Game
Volibear
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Volibear late game win rateVolibear57.9%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi42.1%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Volibear has a meaningful 52.2% win rate, outperforming Master Yi by 4.3 percentage points. Volibear players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Volibear is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.9% win rate — 15.8 points above Master Yi. 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. Master Yi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Volibear Runes Against Master Yi

Precision rune tree - Volibear primary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Volibear rune vs Master YiTriumph - best Volibear rune vs Master YiLegend: Haste - best Volibear rune vs Master YiLast Stand - best Volibear rune vs Master Yi
Inspiration rune tree - Volibear secondary runes vs Master YiInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Volibear rune vs Master YiJack Of All Trades - best Volibear rune vs Master Yi
60.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Volibear to press their advantage against Master Yi, 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 Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Volibear do against Master Yi in League of Legends?

Volibear wins the Volibear vs Master Yi matchup with a 54.8% win rate compared to Master Yi's 45.2%, a 9.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 42 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Volibear do against Master Yi in the early game?

In the early game, Volibear has the advantage against Master Yi with a 52.2% win rate versus 47.8%. 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 Master Yi in the late game?

In the late game, Volibear takes over the Volibear vs Master Yi matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to 42.1%. Volibear scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Volibear vs Master Yi matchup?

Volibear wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 54.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 9.5 percentage point advantage means Volibear is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 42 games analyzed.

What is the best Volibear build against Master Yi?

The best Volibear build against Master Yi includes Navori Flickerblade, Spirit Visage, Dusk and Dawn with Mercury's Treads. 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 Master Yi?

The best Volibear runes against Master Yi use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Volibear vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Volibear counter Master Yi?

Yes, Volibear has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 54.8% win rate. Volibear strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Volibear against Master Yi?

When playing Volibear against Master Yi, 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.