Use (R) to impact side-lane skirmishes and protect allies while managing top side tempo to prevent losing pressure to Volibear.
Prioritize controlled short trades with empowered (Q) and (E) taunt to punish Volibear's overextensions and avoid prolonged fights where his sustain dominates.
Jungle Plan
Path to contest early Scuttle only if your lanes have priority, avoiding risky fights against Volibear's strong early dueling.
Use (R) to assist side lanes after establishing stable jungle tempo and top wave control to convert global pressure into objectives or kills.
Track Volibear's jungle path to counter-gank his early aggressive moves around river and dragon, avoiding extended fights where his healing and shield excel.
Danger windows
Avoid isolated river fights and tower dives when Volibear has (Q) stun and (R) dive available at level 6.
Do not fight when your (W) is down, as Volibear's auto-attack damage and healing from repeated (W) hits become more threatening.
Be cautious contesting early objectives if Volibear's lanes have priority or if you are low health from clears, as he can force smite fights or dives.
Early game
Clear your jungle fully to reach level 3 quickly and contest Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid early invades against Volibear unless your lanes can support counter-ganks due to his strong early dueling and invade resistance.
Secure river vision and Scuttle control to deny Volibear safe access to dragon and early objectives.
Power spikes
Level 3 unlocks your core kit with empowered (Q), (W), and (E), enabling reliable short trades; engage taunt combos when Volibear is vulnerable.
Level 6 (R) grants global shield and map impact; prepare your top wave before using (R) to avoid losing plates and convert cross-map plays into objectives or kills.
First tank item increases durability for extended fights and taunt engages; use this to force trades and absorb Volibear's retaliatory damage.
Win conditions
Convert empowered (Q) and (E) taunt trades into lane priority, then use (R) to assist side lanes and secure cross-map objectives like dragon or Rift Herald.
Deny Volibear free farm and early health leads by punishing his approach and avoiding extended fights that favor his sustain.
Use vision control and timely counter-ganks to disrupt Volibear's early invade attempts and maintain tempo advantage for objective control.
Tip: For Shen vs Volibear, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.
