Zyra vs Volibear JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zyra vs Volibear

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Prioritize controlling river vision and Scuttle to counter Volibear's early aggressive invades.
Use Zyra's ranged poke and root to punish Volibear's melee engage attempts in jungle skirmishes.
Avoid extended fights where Volibear can heal with repeated (W) and use (R) to dive towers safely.

Jungle Plan

Path for a three-camp clear into river to secure Scuttle crab with lane priority.
Invade Volibear's jungle only when his (Q) and (R) are on cooldown and your lanes can counter-gank.
Use brush control around objectives to root and zone Volibear from contesting dragons or Rift Herald.

Danger windows

Respect Volibear's early invade window when his (Q) stun and (W) healing are available.
Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 where (R) dive and tower disable threaten kills.
Be cautious contesting objectives if Volibear's lanes have priority and can follow his engage.

Early game

Start full clear on your strong camps to reach level 3 before Volibear can threaten invades.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to support river control.
Avoid early river fights if Volibear's lanes show early priority and can follow up on his engages.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Zyra's full kit, enabling stronger root setups and plant zone control in skirmishes.
Level 6 empowers Zyra's ultimate for zone control, turning Volibear's dive attempts into punishable fights.
Post first item spike, leverage plant damage to out-sustain Volibear's repeated (W) healing in fights.

Win conditions

Convert river control and successful roots into dragon and Rift Herald objectives.
Use Zyra's poke and crowd control to enable safe counter-jungling and deny Volibear's scaling.
Leverage ultimate zone control in teamfights to disrupt Volibear's engage and protect carries.