Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Riven
VS
Champion 2
Volibear
vs

46.8%
Riven win rate vs Volibear
Volibear has the edge
442
Games Analyzed
46.8%
Riven WR
53.2%
Volibear WR
-253
Avg Gold Diff @15
Riven
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Volibear
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Riven
Level 1
Volibear
Level 3
Riven
Level 6
Volibear
Level 6
Riven
1 item
Volibear
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Riven is strongest mid game while Volibear peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Riven deals AD damage while Volibear deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Riven's Weakness
Riven's main weakness: Hard CC, bramble vest, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Riven Win Condition
Animation cancel combos, snowball lane, splitpush or teamfight
Volibear Win Condition
Tower dive with R, all-in with stun, early bully
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Riven typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Volibear runs Teleport for map impact. Riven needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Volibear outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Riven

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
Volibear

Riftmaker
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Riven's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Riven's Worst Matchups
Volibear's Worst Matchups
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