Volibear Top struggles against Gnar (48.8% win rate) based on 461 games. This matchup can be tricky for Volibear players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Volibear Top vs Gnar Top in patch 15.16 (25.16), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 77.8% in this matchup.
Balanced meta clash: Volibear (3.3%, 27th place out of 62 Top champions) regularly faces Gnar (2.9%, 29th place). Both champions hold solid meta positions, making this matchup knowledge a direct path to climbing and improving your win rate. Surprising upset: Despite Volibear's higher tier rating, Gnar wins 51.2% of encounters. This suggests Gnar's kit specifically counters Volibear's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Press the Attack + Triumph combination (52.1% win rate) plus optimal itemization Rod of Ages, Navori Flickerblade, Spirit Visage, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 48.8% to 77.8% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Volibear faces both matchup (48.82%) and farming disadvantages (6.97 vs 7.25/min). With a 0.28 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Volibear outputs more damage (806 vs 779/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Gnar: leads in both matchup win rate (51.2%) and KDA (1.80 vs 1.60, 34th vs 55th place). Volibear players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | C |
| 48.8% | Matchup Winrate | 51.2% |
| 49.34% | Role Winrate | 48.56% |
| #47 | Winrate Rank | #52 |
| 3.3% | Pickrate | 2.9% |
| 1.6 | Average KDA | 1.8 |
| 397 | Gold per Minute | 411 |
| 6.97 | CS/Min | 7.25 |
| 0.29 | Wards per Minute | 0.29 |
| 806 | Damage per Minute | 779 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Volibear versus Gnar matchup in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Volibear deals mixed damage - the opponent has fewer options for defense. Gnar deals mainly physical damage (81.26%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Gnar, ranking 4th (versus 15th for Volibear) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (1.8 versus 1.6) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Volibear player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Gnar 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.
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