Volibear - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
3.7%

Volibearvs Yasuo

DFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Volibear vs Yasuo is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Yasuo wins with a 52.2% win rate (+4.3%) over Volibear based on 23 games. Volibear wins the early laning phase while Yasuo scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Volibear build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Volibear vs Yasuo matchup.

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
Yasuo - 47.8% win rateYasuo(47.8%)
Volibear - 47.8% win rate in this matchup
Volibear
47.8% WR
VS
Yasuo vs Volibear matchup - 52.2% win rate
Yasuo
52.2% WR

Who Wins the Volibear vs Yasuo Matchup?

Yasuo wins the Volibear vs Yasuo matchup
Winner
Yasuo
Matches: 23
47.8%
Win Rate
52.2%
6.7
CS / min
6.4
901
DMG / min
741
12,980
Gold / game
11,555
263
Heal / min
216
1,627
DMG Mitigated / min
1,040
1.1
CC / min
0.9
53.9%
Early Game WR
46.1%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Volibear vs Yasuo Matchup Summary

The Volibear vs Yasuo matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Yasuo wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Volibear's 47.8%, giving Yasuo a 4.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Volibear controls the early laning stage, but Yasuo outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Volibear needs to press advantages before Yasuo reaches their power spikes, while Yasuo should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Volibear leads by 635 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Yasuo 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 Yasuo's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Volibear vs Yasuo Laning Phase Breakdown

Volibear wins the laning phase against Yasuo in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Volibear
6.4Yasuo
Volibear and Yasuo farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
901Volibear
741Yasuo
Volibear heavily out-damages Yasuo by 161 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Yasuo should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Volibear's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,980Volibear
11,555Yasuo
Volibear generates a commanding 1,425 more gold per game than Yasuo. This substantial economic advantage means Volibear consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Yasuo should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Volibear
0.9Yasuo
Both Volibear and Yasuo 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
1,890Volibear
1,255Yasuo
Volibear vastly out-sustains Yasuo, healing and mitigating 635 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Volibear can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Yasuo is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Yasuo, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Volibear Build Against Yasuo

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Yasuo, providing the mobility and stats Volibear needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Volibear against Yasuo are Navori Flickerblade, Spirit Visage 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 Yasuo matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Volibear
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Volibear early game win rateVolibear53.9%
Yasuo early game win rateYasuo46.1%
Late Game
Yasuo
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Volibear late game win rateVolibear40.0%
Yasuo late game win rateYasuo60.0%

Volibear dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 percentage point lead over Yasuo. This lopsided early game means Volibear can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Yasuo is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Volibear. Extended games heavily favor Yasuo, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Resolve rune tree - Volibear primary runes vs YasuoResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Volibear rune vs YasuoDemolish - best Volibear rune vs YasuoConditioning - best Volibear rune vs YasuoOvergrowth - best Volibear rune vs Yasuo
Domination rune tree - Volibear secondary runes vs YasuoDomination
Sudden Impact - best Volibear rune vs YasuoRelentless Hunter - best Volibear rune vs Yasuo
100.0% WR

The Resolve and Domination rune setup gives Volibear the best tools to compete against Yasuo in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Volibear matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.69%1446.587612,58358.7%44.4%
47.86%1401.670712,42346.7%48.8%
45.13%1131.269112,33543.1%46.8%
44.23%1041.665812,32947.7%41.7%
46.15%1041.264512,86341.3%50.0%
47.06%1025.581811,73354.5%38.3%
54.08%981.366612,29855.8%52.7%
35.79%953.963710,84840.4%30.2%
44.94%892.890812,11854.8%36.2%
43.18%881.159412,34441.0%44.9%
55.81%865.383012,14347.5%63.0%
48.81%841.473812,59942.1%54.4%
45.33%751.973812,36541.2%48.8%
50.00%724.693612,39563.6%38.5%
48.48%664.673511,19657.9%35.7%
61.90%631.266412,84165.5%58.8%
43.55%621.366912,10448.1%40.0%
50.00%581.667112,46952.4%48.6%
49.12%574.069611,28541.9%57.7%
53.70%546.898112,38357.7%50.0%
45.10%516.191411,93548.1%41.7%
52.00%501.159012,19050.0%54.2%
61.70%471.266712,17962.5%60.9%
46.67%456.486612,22239.1%54.5%
55.56%451.161312,00152.0%60.0%
44.44%454.458711,75031.6%53.9%
53.49%435.296011,96945.0%60.9%
41.86%431.069212,18250.0%34.8%
39.02%416.085011,27836.8%40.9%
34.15%414.775412,07638.9%30.4%
45.00%403.878911,93642.9%47.4%
52.50%405.891412,74461.1%45.5%
57.50%406.591412,29457.1%57.9%
47.37%386.299211,56040.9%56.3%
50.00%381.164112,03646.7%52.2%
50.00%386.689712,21838.9%60.0%
37.84%375.864911,02720.0%50.0%
44.44%365.793712,34637.5%50.0%
65.71%353.681812,47472.2%58.8%
42.86%351.463110,98944.4%41.2%
58.82%346.287613,79583.3%45.5%
50.00%346.885012,70550.0%50.0%
33.33%336.165011,40625.0%41.2%
51.52%331.664412,58846.7%55.6%
42.42%331.374912,44550.0%35.3%
58.06%314.381911,45852.9%64.3%
48.39%316.81,11112,00647.1%50.0%
41.94%310.962712,12242.9%41.2%
56.67%301.667312,36457.1%56.3%
56.67%300.963412,10170.6%38.5%
60.71%281.574314,04655.6%63.2%
46.43%280.964711,16258.3%37.5%
51.85%276.377812,23450.0%53.3%
34.62%261.156011,29030.8%38.5%
61.54%266.480713,15050.0%68.8%
53.85%262.873912,08964.3%41.7%
60.00%255.487311,46869.2%50.0%
68.00%251.060511,02862.5%77.8%
41.67%246.271112,21627.3%53.9%
45.83%241.368312,25436.4%53.9%
47.83%236.790112,98053.9%40.0%
43.48%235.368111,69137.5%46.7%
50.00%221.464011,14440.0%58.3%
36.36%221.672613,62514.3%46.7%
47.62%215.787711,87057.1%28.6%
61.90%216.392413,53950.0%66.7%
55.00%203.169510,00653.9%57.1%
50.00%206.064911,33760.0%40.0%
55.56%181.264510,81140.0%75.0%
55.56%181.360612,10433.3%77.8%
29.41%171.878210,76845.5%0.0%
41.18%171.369911,37244.4%37.5%
58.82%172.366812,52675.0%44.4%
52.94%172.567813,37083.3%36.4%
58.82%176.887312,89970.0%42.9%
47.06%175.15549,48736.4%66.7%
20.00%155.066510,63325.0%14.3%
26.67%156.168411,25114.3%37.5%
73.33%156.884912,33283.3%66.7%
13.33%156.257110,65033.3%0.0%
66.67%154.976412,86880.0%60.0%
61.54%131.271912,72571.4%50.0%
46.15%135.175011,20575.0%33.3%
54.55%112.568112,61325.0%71.4%
60.00%102.474012,07850.0%66.7%
60.00%106.160110,23083.3%25.0%
55.56%91.578510,07766.7%33.3%
33.33%96.082412,13333.3%33.3%
75.00%86.77769,41966.7%100.0%
57.14%72.058911,761100.0%25.0%
28.57%72.461413,56133.3%25.0%
16.67%66.374213,6120.0%20.0%
33.33%63.61,04914,203100.0%20.0%
66.67%62.565211,19080.0%0.0%
33.33%66.26508,87540.0%0.0%
83.33%65.469310,418100.0%80.0%
16.67%66.85509,05633.3%0.0%
33.33%61.067113,091100.0%20.0%
40.00%51.488815,8950.0%50.0%

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Volibear vs Yasuo - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Volibear do against Yasuo in League of Legends?

Yasuo wins the Volibear vs Yasuo matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to Volibear's 47.8%, a 4.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Volibear do against Yasuo in the early game?

In the early game, Volibear has the advantage against Yasuo with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. 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 Yasuo in the late game?

In the late game, Yasuo takes over the Volibear vs Yasuo matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Yasuo scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Volibear vs Yasuo matchup?

Yasuo wins the matchup against Volibear with a 52.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 4.3 percentage point advantage means Yasuo is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Volibear build against Yasuo?

The best Volibear build against Yasuo includes Navori Flickerblade, Spirit Visage, Dusk and Dawn with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Volibear runes against Yasuo?

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

Does Volibear counter Yasuo?

No, Volibear struggles against Yasuo with only a 47.8% win rate. Yasuo has the advantage in this matchup. Volibear players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yasuo's lead.

How do I play Volibear against Yasuo?

When playing Volibear against Yasuo, play cautiously and avoid Yasuo's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Yasuo has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.