Warwick vs Volibear JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Warwick vs Volibear

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Warwick's early dueling and sustain let him contest river and punish Volibear's extended trades before item spikes.
Prioritize fighting around lanes with low-health targets to leverage (W) and suppression for picks.
This matchup favors early snowball through objective control and counterjungling before Volibear's dive threat escalates.

Jungle Plan

Path towards lanes where you can track low-health enemies and set up picks with (W) and (R) suppression.
Contest Scuttle when lanes can move first and use early dueling strength to punish Volibear's full clears.
Prioritize dragon control early and use vision to force Volibear into teamfights where your dueling and suppression excel.

Danger windows

Avoid fighting when your (E) is down, as Volibear's burst and stun become more lethal.
Be cautious contesting river or objectives when (Q) stun and (R) dive are available and nearby lanes lack priority.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights without vision control increase risk of being counter-invaded or collapsed on.

Early game

Start with a healthy clear to reach level 3 quickly and contest the first Scuttle crab if nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid direct invades early unless Volibear is spotted on opposite side or low health; use sustain to survive counter-invades.
Use early river control to set up Scuttle fights and deny Volibear easy access to dragon or Herald starts.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full kit, enabling extended trades with (Q) healing and (E) fear to outlast Volibear's burst.
Level 6 (R) greatly increases pick and all-in threat; use it after baiting Volibear's movement or cooldowns.
First completed dueling or tank item boosts sustain and fight endurance, allowing you to contest objectives and skirmishes more effectively.

Win conditions

Convert early dueling wins into dragon and Rift Herald control by coordinating with lanes that have priority.
Use (W) tracking and suppression (R) to pick off isolated or low-health targets, snowballing tempo and vision control.
Deny Volibear free farm and scaling by invading when lanes can assist and forcing fights on your terms before he gains durable dive power.