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How to Play VolibearJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.16

The recommended Volibear Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.16, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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The Relentless StormPThundering SmashQFrenzied MaulWSky SplitterEStormbringerR
Patch 26.16 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier up since last patchA#13of 62 Jungle champions
Win rate53.0%vs 51.6% role avg
Pick rate0.9%53rd most picked Jungle
Ban rate1.3%

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Volibear Jungle Build (Patch 26.16)

Highest win rate build path (0.6% pick rate, 45.0% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

45.0% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
Lethal TempoKEYSTONE
Triumph
Legend: Haste
Last Stand
InspirationSECONDARY
Magical Footwear
Jack Of All Trades
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order

Thundering SmashQFrenzied MaulWSky SplitterEMax Q first
Thundering Smash34579
Frenzied Maul28101213
Sky Splitter11415
Stormbringer611

Item build

0.6% pick
StartingGustwalker HatchlingGustwalker Hatchling
Core buildDusk and DawnDusk and DawnNavori FlickerbladeNavori FlickerbladeSpirit VisageSpirit Visage
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalDusk and DawnDusk and DawnNavori FlickerbladeNavori FlickerbladeSpirit VisageSpirit VisageThornmailThornmailTrinity ForceTrinity ForceDead Man's PlateDead Man's Plate

Volibear Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.16)

Volibear holds a 53.0% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.16, 1.4 points above the Jungle role average of 51.6%. That is the 13th highest win rate of 62 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 0.9% pick rate (53rd most played in the role) and a 1.3% ban rate, Volibear rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Patch 26.16 was good to Volibear Jungle: the tier rating climbed from B to A after the latest data merge, which usually means either direct buffs, favorable item changes, or nerfs to common lane opponents. At A tier, Volibear is a solid ranked choice that rewards matchup knowledge more than raw stats.

Champion select decides a lot of Volibear Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are Graves (42.7% win rate for Volibear) and Belveth (44.8% win rate for Volibear): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, JarvanIV (52.4%) and Viego (50.1%) are the matchups to look for, where Volibear wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Jungle champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.16:

Volibear matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Volibear good in Patch 26.16?

Volibear is A tier Jungle in Patch 26.16 with a 53.0% win rate, 0.9% pick rate, and 1.3% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Volibear Jungle after Patch 26.16 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.

What is the best build for Volibear Jungle?

The best Volibear Jungle build in Patch 26.16 uses Dusk and Dawn, Navori Flickerblade, Spirit Visage with the Lethal Tempo keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Volibear Jungle is A tier with 53.0% win rate this patch.

Who counters Volibear?

Champions that counter Volibear in Patch 26.16 include Graves (42.7% Volibear win rate), Belveth (44.8% Volibear win rate), Nocturne (47.8% Volibear win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.