Volibear Top counters Garen hard (46.4% win rate) based on 558 games. This matchup is really difficult for Garen players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Garen Top vs Volibear Top in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 59.9% in this matchup.
Garen dominates the meta (5th most popular, 6.8% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Volibear (2.4% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of top lane's current powerhouses. Surprising upset: Despite Garen's higher tier rating, Volibear wins 53.6% of encounters. This suggests Volibear's kit specifically counters Garen's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Phase Rush + Axiom Arcanist combination (75.4% win rate) plus optimal itemization Stridebreaker, Phantom Dancer, Infinity Edge, and Berserker's Greaves boosts your chances from 46.4% to 59.9% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Garen's superior farming (7.48 vs 5.62/min, 8th among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 1.86 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Garen outputs more damage (844 vs 704/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Garen maintains better KDA (1.90, 28th place vs 54th for Volibear), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | D |
| 46.4% | Matchup Winrate | 53.6% |
| 50.73% | Role Winrate | 48.59% |
| #18 | Winrate Rank | #53 |
| 6.8% | Pickrate | 2.4% |
| 1.9 | Average KDA | 1.6 |
| 441 | Gold per Minute | 394 |
| 7.48 | CS/Min | 5.62 |
| 0.28 | Wards per Minute | 0.28 |
| 844 | Damage per Minute | 704 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Garen deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Volibear has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
An important advantage of Garen is higher farming statistics (ranked 8th among role champions) (versus 58th for Volibear), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (1.6 versus 1.9) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Garen player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Volibear player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
Your Ultimate has 12% increased damage, healing, and shielding. (AoE damage is …
All movement bonuses are 7% more effective on you and gain 1% Move Speed.
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Hitting an enemy champion with 3 attacks or separate abilities within 4s grants 25 - 50% …
Your Ultimate has 12% increased damage, healing, and shielding. (AoE damage is …
All movement bonuses are 7% more effective on you and gain 1% Move Speed.
Every 10 min gain AP or AD, adaptive.10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD 20 min: + 24 AP or …
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
