Zed - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.6%
Pick Rate
3.3%

Zedvs Volibear

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

Zed vs Volibear is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Volibear wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Zed based on 10 games. Zed wins the early laning phase while Volibear scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zed build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zed vs Volibear matchup.

Zed Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zed 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 - 40.0% win rateVolibear(40.0%)
Zed - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Zed
40.0% WR
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Volibear vs Zed matchup - 60.0% win rate
Volibear
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Zed vs Volibear Matchup?

Volibear wins the Zed vs Volibear matchup
Winner
Volibear
Matches: 10
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
2.9
CS / min
2.4
810
DMG / min
740
12,815
Gold / game
12,078
301
Heal / min
438
660
DMG Mitigated / min
1,721
0.3
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Zed vs Volibear Matchup Summary

The Zed vs Volibear matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Volibear wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zed's 40.0%, giving Volibear a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zed controls the early laning stage, but Volibear outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zed 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. Volibear has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zed players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Volibear 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.

Zed vs Volibear Laning Phase Breakdown

Zed wins the laning phase against Volibear in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.9Zed
2.4Volibear
Zed 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 Zed.
Damage
810Zed
740Volibear
Zed deals 70 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 Zed's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,815Zed
12,078Volibear
Zed earns 737 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 Zed slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Zed
1.0Volibear
Volibear provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Zed, 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
961Zed
2,159Volibear
Volibear vastly out-sustains Zed, healing and mitigating 1,198 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Volibear can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zed is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zed, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zed Build Against Volibear

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Volibear, providing the mobility and stats Zed needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zed against Volibear are Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris and Axiom Arc. This combination gives Zed an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Volibear. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zed vs Volibear matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zed
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zed early game win rateZed50.0%
Volibear early game win rateVolibear50.0%
Late Game
Volibear
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Zed late game win rateZed33.3%
Volibear late game win rateVolibear66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zed and Volibear, with Zed 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.

Volibear is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Zed. Extended games heavily favor Volibear, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Zed has the edge early, but Volibear 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 Zed Runes Against Volibear

Precision rune tree - Zed primary runes vs VolibearPrecision
Conqueror - best Zed rune vs VolibearPresence of Mind - best Zed rune vs VolibearLegend: Haste - best Zed rune vs VolibearLast Stand - best Zed rune vs Volibear
Sorcery rune tree - Zed secondary runes vs VolibearSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Zed rune vs VolibearTranscendence - best Zed rune vs Volibear
100.0% WR

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


Zed matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Zed'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 Zed build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Zed 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
52.53%1586.493812,91352.0%53.0%
55.65%1246.791113,15651.7%59.1%
44.92%1186.686512,85848.0%42.6%
53.49%866.21,02013,51154.5%52.8%
47.67%865.492311,89048.0%47.2%
51.81%836.582512,42645.0%58.1%
51.81%836.596012,61150.0%53.9%
39.76%836.394912,89246.1%34.1%
38.75%806.189713,43331.0%43.1%
51.32%766.394812,90453.3%50.0%
54.05%746.696913,64462.5%47.6%
52.11%716.392813,49253.6%51.2%
53.73%676.495313,18348.3%57.9%
53.73%676.392913,58752.0%54.8%
38.81%676.484412,49935.7%41.0%
45.45%666.097412,89142.9%47.4%
42.86%635.484712,44444.0%42.1%
47.46%596.278711,65641.9%53.6%
51.02%496.181112,45941.7%60.0%
55.32%476.41,05912,92752.0%59.1%
53.19%475.290513,35447.6%57.7%
51.16%436.179812,46655.6%48.0%
55.81%436.31,00512,88370.0%43.5%
45.24%426.093212,73055.0%36.4%
50.00%386.087812,99443.8%54.5%
55.26%386.41,01312,14450.0%62.5%
57.89%385.394213,18557.1%58.8%
62.16%376.81,02712,63365.0%58.8%
45.71%356.389713,36642.9%47.6%
51.43%356.082612,55235.3%66.7%
64.71%345.294013,85662.5%65.4%
55.88%346.71,03112,66862.5%50.0%
64.52%316.71,02012,82850.0%73.7%
51.61%316.193912,12041.2%64.3%
28.57%286.174212,01333.3%23.1%
51.85%276.71,12614,66644.4%55.6%
60.00%256.383012,22862.5%58.8%
52.00%251.475713,07853.3%50.0%
45.83%241.986015,14066.7%33.3%
25.00%245.51,09611,93023.1%27.3%
56.52%232.694414,33558.3%54.5%
26.09%236.588712,96025.0%26.7%
40.91%226.583911,97837.5%42.9%
36.36%221.577914,14237.5%35.7%
57.14%216.496514,26280.0%50.0%
38.10%213.584112,76236.4%40.0%
45.00%206.21,07114,07944.4%45.5%
55.00%202.184414,31475.0%41.7%
50.00%205.181511,35740.0%60.0%
36.84%191.978813,42554.5%12.5%
52.63%197.11,16414,33575.0%36.4%
61.11%186.31,05214,60383.3%50.0%
41.18%172.099118,0220.0%50.0%
56.25%162.21,12712,97054.5%60.0%
62.50%166.81,08814,22766.7%60.0%
60.00%153.398514,34457.1%62.5%
53.33%156.289313,02971.4%37.5%
60.00%155.588711,64050.0%71.4%
40.00%155.086613,68442.9%37.5%
57.14%146.490311,75457.1%57.1%
64.29%142.581914,26675.0%60.0%
30.77%136.576811,77142.9%16.7%
76.92%135.81,00713,169100.0%62.5%
58.33%121.293115,24466.7%55.6%
45.45%111.592313,35525.0%57.1%
36.36%116.21,01114,35940.0%33.3%
27.27%116.31,06213,15760.0%0.0%
72.73%117.196015,222100.0%57.1%
0.00%112.583515,2560.0%0.0%
54.55%112.276313,943100.0%28.6%
45.45%116.31,04312,17950.0%42.9%
36.36%111.685715,62033.3%37.5%
40.00%106.080210,86550.0%25.0%
50.00%103.073213,45950.0%50.0%
60.00%101.477613,17550.0%66.7%
40.00%102.981012,81550.0%33.3%
33.33%91.199915,66325.0%40.0%
88.89%94.379214,51175.0%100.0%
33.33%95.579214,5410.0%37.5%
44.44%97.494510,26750.0%33.3%
44.44%96.797411,52060.0%25.0%
55.56%94.298615,9180.0%71.4%
55.56%91.196014,344100.0%20.0%
50.00%81.31,23616,25433.3%60.0%
50.00%87.187713,24175.0%25.0%
75.00%82.11,12116,031100.0%60.0%
37.50%81.481516,4860.0%37.5%
50.00%86.51,11814,86866.7%40.0%
42.86%75.965811,13320.0%100.0%
42.86%73.51,04014,12540.0%50.0%
71.43%75.295713,3730.0%83.3%
57.14%75.01,13615,60150.0%66.7%
85.71%71.580114,24175.0%100.0%
57.14%70.981914,31350.0%60.0%
16.67%63.997917,0120.0%16.7%
83.33%65.974711,255100.0%66.7%
66.67%61.880912,48080.0%0.0%
66.67%65.586311,57175.0%50.0%
50.00%67.21,09112,97433.3%66.7%
33.33%64.967011,33033.3%33.3%
66.67%61.379119,114100.0%60.0%
80.00%56.41,71219,228100.0%75.0%
40.00%52.170515,1850.0%50.0%
60.00%56.195213,48550.0%66.7%
20.00%51.061611,1410.0%33.3%
60.00%54.585912,09433.3%100.0%
80.00%52.698813,047100.0%66.7%
20.00%51.095913,8650.0%33.3%
60.00%56.078713,8250.0%100.0%
40.00%55.993013,3000.0%50.0%
40.00%56.59519,98333.3%50.0%
80.00%57.41,25316,097100.0%66.7%
40.00%57.31,34517,6690.0%40.0%

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Zed vs Volibear - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zed do against Volibear in League of Legends?

Volibear wins the Zed vs Volibear matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zed's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zed do against Volibear in the early game?

In the early game, Zed has the advantage against Volibear with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Zed players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zed do against Volibear in the late game?

In the late game, Volibear takes over the Zed vs Volibear 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 Zed vs Volibear matchup?

Volibear wins the matchup against Zed with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Volibear is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Zed build against Volibear?

The best Zed build against Volibear includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris, Axiom Arc with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Zed runes against Volibear?

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

Does Zed counter Volibear?

No, Zed struggles against Volibear with only a 40.0% win rate. Volibear has the advantage in this matchup. Zed players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Volibear's lead.

How do I play Zed against Volibear?

When playing Zed 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.