Prioritize controlled first clears and avoid early river fights without lane priority against Volibear's strong early dueling and invade potential.
Focus on scaling into teamfight lockdown and use (Q) and (R) to force grouped fights around objectives for maximum impact.
Jungle Plan
Execute pathing that secures full clears and positions to assist lanes with (Q) ganks when Volibear commits to early river fights.
Fight for Scuttle Crab and dragon control only when your lanes can move first and support objective setups.
Track Volibear's pathing to counter-gank his early dives and use your (R) to turn grouped fights around objectives like Dragon or Rift Herald.
Danger windows
Respect Volibear's early invade attempts around level 3 when he has full ability combos and can force fights.
Avoid isolated river fights without lane priority as Volibear's sustain and stun make these dangerous.
Be cautious contesting objectives when low on health or smite is down, as Volibear's early fighting strength can secure kills or steals.
Early game
Start with a full clear or three-camp path toward lanes with crowd control follow-up to protect against Volibear's early pressure.
Contest first Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority to avoid risky early fights.
Use defensive wards on jungle entrances to spot Volibear's early invades and avoid losing camps.
Power spikes
At level 6, use (R) to force grouped fights and secure objectives while respecting Volibear's increased dive threat.
Exploit Volibear's cooldown on (Q) to punish his engage attempts before he can follow up with (W) healing.
Use your tankiness and crowd control to outlast Volibear's early dueling window before he completes his first bruiser or tank item.
Win conditions
Convert successful ganks and counter-ganks into dragon and Rift Herald control using (Q) and (R) for lockdown.
Deny Volibear free farm by tracking his pathing and punishing his cooldowns to delay his item spikes.
Use your superior teamfight lockdown post-level 6 to force grouped fights and secure objectives, leveraging your engage to set up kills and zone Volibear's team.
Tip: For Amumu vs Volibear, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.
