Yorick - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.8%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Yorickvs Volibear

SFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Yorick vs Volibear is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Volibear wins with a 51.9% win rate (+3.7%) over Yorick based on 54 games. Yorick wins the early laning phase while Volibear scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Yorick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yorick vs Volibear matchup.

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Yorick Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Yorick 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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Yorick - 48.1% win rate in this matchup
Yorick
48.1% WR
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Volibear vs Yorick matchup - 51.9% win rate
Volibear
51.9% WR

Who Wins the Yorick vs Volibear Matchup?

Volibear wins the Yorick vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Volibear
Matches: 54
48.1%
Win Rate
51.9%
6.8
CS / min
6.5
818
DMG / min
936
10,268
Gold / game
10,764
355
Heal / min
336
1,029
DMG Mitigated / min
1,451
0.3
CC / min
1.0
61.5%
Early Game WR
38.5%
35.7%
Late Game WR
64.3%

Yorick vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Yorick vs Volibear matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 54 recent matches analyzed, Volibear wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Yorick's 48.1%, giving Volibear a 3.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yorick controls the early laning stage, but Volibear outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yorick 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 crowd control, where Volibear leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Volibear is slightly favored, Yorick 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 Volibear's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Yorick vs Volibear Laning Phase Breakdown

Volibear wins the laning phase against Yorick in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Yorick
6.5Volibear
Yorick and Volibear 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
818Yorick
936Volibear
Volibear heavily out-damages Yorick by 118 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Yorick 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
10,268Yorick
10,764Volibear
Volibear earns 496 more gold per game than Yorick, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Volibear slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Yorick
1.0Volibear
Volibear provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Yorick, 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
1,384Yorick
1,787Volibear
Volibear vastly out-sustains Yorick, healing and mitigating 403 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Volibear can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Yorick is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Yorick, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Yorick Build Against Volibear

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Volibear, providing the mobility and stats Yorick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Yorick against Volibear are Hullbreaker, Spear of Shojin and Trinity Force. This combination gives Yorick an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Volibear. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Yorick vs Volibear matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yorick
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Yorick early game win rateYorick61.5%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear38.5%
Late Game
Volibear
64.3%
+28.6% advantage
Yorick late game win rateYorick35.7%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear64.3%

Yorick dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.5% win rate — a 23.1 percentage point lead over Volibear. This lopsided early game means Yorick 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 64.3% win rate — 28.6 points above Yorick. 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: Yorick 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 Yorick Runes Against Volibear

Resolve rune tree - Yorick primary runes vs VolibearResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Yorick rune vs VolibearDemolish - best Yorick rune vs VolibearBone Plating - best Yorick rune vs VolibearOvergrowth - best Yorick rune vs Volibear
Precision rune tree - Yorick secondary runes vs VolibearPrecision
Legend: Bloodline - best Yorick rune vs VolibearPresence of Mind - best Yorick rune vs Volibear
40.0% WR

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


Yorick matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Yorick'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 Yorick build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Yorick 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
47.92%1926.887511,62552.9%43.9%
52.05%1467.490412,38557.1%48.9%
56.56%1227.176811,86567.9%47.0%
50.00%1186.893612,49559.5%44.7%
48.48%996.788211,69655.8%42.9%
45.45%996.676911,71244.2%46.4%
41.94%936.781612,15440.0%42.9%
45.45%886.91,07811,58151.4%41.2%
49.41%856.986210,36248.9%50.0%
55.42%837.31,25012,74056.0%55.2%
50.00%787.078611,80548.6%51.2%
58.90%736.91,05010,47558.3%59.5%
47.89%717.085712,47742.3%51.1%
57.97%697.01,00113,57954.5%59.6%
46.97%667.580212,47352.2%44.2%
43.94%666.894710,96325.8%60.0%
60.71%567.186311,71962.5%59.4%
48.15%546.881810,26861.5%35.7%
51.85%546.91,03312,33673.7%40.0%
52.83%536.71,10411,12250.0%55.2%
55.77%526.975011,26552.6%57.6%
58.82%517.392912,03272.7%48.3%
67.35%497.388211,89970.8%64.0%
56.25%487.086112,23159.1%53.9%
57.45%477.283011,88561.1%55.2%
42.22%456.81,05211,37938.1%45.8%
59.09%447.183210,88172.7%45.5%
52.50%406.477610,86553.3%52.0%
45.00%407.086611,13750.0%40.9%
45.45%337.782811,30560.0%23.1%
56.25%327.090212,25050.0%61.1%
41.94%317.174212,36138.5%44.4%
62.07%297.788513,93775.0%57.1%
62.07%297.081911,97280.0%52.6%
60.71%286.886012,17345.5%70.6%
51.85%277.376212,03969.2%35.7%
62.96%277.987312,54066.7%61.1%
52.17%236.795411,16863.6%41.7%
60.87%236.879913,05788.9%42.9%
43.48%237.087911,94660.0%38.9%
47.83%237.21,06813,86757.1%43.8%
50.00%227.083413,08860.0%47.1%
55.00%206.287911,74062.5%50.0%
50.00%204.675311,19263.6%33.3%
52.63%196.798715,17671.4%41.7%
50.00%187.276310,57655.6%44.4%
56.25%165.090011,71966.7%50.0%
66.67%155.866411,15987.5%42.9%
60.00%157.377210,92763.6%50.0%
40.00%156.878712,31450.0%36.4%
33.33%155.586913,66850.0%22.2%
71.43%146.293412,59983.3%62.5%
41.67%126.072710,63142.9%40.0%
45.45%116.472510,79820.0%66.7%
54.55%117.093613,986100.0%37.5%
45.45%117.390814,08925.0%57.1%
63.64%117.81,08415,342100.0%55.6%
40.00%105.88029,93442.9%33.3%
40.00%104.65778,12033.3%50.0%
44.44%96.78309,40860.0%25.0%
44.44%96.883311,09125.0%60.0%
50.00%86.284013,28075.0%25.0%
75.00%86.171311,63866.7%80.0%
50.00%84.081714,263100.0%33.3%
12.50%85.066310,9810.0%16.7%
33.33%66.21,09314,96450.0%25.0%
66.67%66.882012,5230.0%80.0%
66.67%66.873513,5430.0%80.0%
66.67%66.87188,077100.0%0.0%
33.33%62.55839,43725.0%50.0%
33.33%65.080712,19233.3%33.3%
50.00%67.585412,54566.7%33.3%
100.00%67.085415,645100.0%100.0%
20.00%57.59398,57750.0%0.0%
60.00%58.179611,156100.0%33.3%
20.00%52.975010,8660.0%25.0%
80.00%56.268810,84750.0%100.0%
80.00%53.066110,92050.0%100.0%
60.00%57.480710,79550.0%66.7%
60.00%57.072611,05950.0%66.7%

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Yorick vs Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yorick do against Volibear in League of Legends?

Volibear wins the Yorick vs Volibear matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to Yorick's 48.1%, a 3.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 54 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Yorick do against Volibear in the early game?

In the early game, Yorick has the advantage against Volibear with a 61.5% win rate versus 38.5%. Yorick players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Yorick do against Volibear in the late game?

In the late game, Volibear takes over the Yorick vs Volibear matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to 35.7%. Volibear scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Yorick vs Volibear matchup?

Volibear wins the matchup against Yorick with a 51.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 3.7 percentage point advantage means Volibear is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 54 games analyzed.

What is the best Yorick build against Volibear?

The best Yorick build against Volibear includes Hullbreaker, Spear of Shojin, Trinity Force with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Yorick runes against Volibear?

The best Yorick runes against Volibear use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Yorick vs Volibear matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Yorick counter Volibear?

No, Yorick struggles against Volibear with only a 48.1% win rate. Volibear has the advantage in this matchup. Yorick players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Volibear's lead.

How do I play Yorick against Volibear?

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