Graves vs Volibear JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Graves vs Volibear

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Graves's fast, healthy clears and strong early dueling to control jungle tempo and contest camps aggressively.
Prioritize river and objective entrances with lane priority to set up Scuttle fights and invade windows.
This is a snowball matchup where Graves must deny Volibear early tempo and scale through counter-jungling and ranged skirmishes.

Jungle Plan

Path camps to invade or counter-jungle when Volibear commits to early river fights or shows on side lanes.
Fight for first Scuttle only if lanes can move first and provide support; otherwise, secure your jungle and deny Volibear farm.
Use lane priority to control river vision, then pressure dragon or Rift Herald setups before Volibear can engage with his level 6 dive threat.

Danger windows

Avoid invading when (Q) stun and (R) tower dive are available and lanes lack priority.
Be cautious during isolated river fights where Volibear can leverage his shield and sustain to win extended trades.
Watch for forced smite fights on dragon or Rift Herald after level 6, as Volibear's durable brawling makes losing these risky.

Early game

Start with a full clear to maintain health and tempo, then look to contest first Scuttle if nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid direct early fights if Volibear shows on predictable gank paths without lane support; instead, path to counter-jungle or secure camps safely.
Use superior clear speed to track Volibear's path and counter-gank when he pressures lanes, especially around level 3-4.

Power spikes

Graves's major spike is early clear speed and dueling power; use this to invade or contest camps before Volibear hits level 6.
Respect Volibear's level 6 (R) dive threat which enables tower disables and durable engages; avoid isolated fights near turrets after this.
Volibear's first bruiser or tank item spike increases his sustain in fights; pressure him before he reaches this durability.

Win conditions

Convert fast clear tempo into vision and river control to deny Volibear safe farm and force him into reactive plays.
Use counter-jungling and timely counter-ganks to snowball leads and prevent Volibear from scaling into mid-game power.
Leverage ranged skirmishes and armor stacking to win duels, then pressure objectives with lane priority before Volibear can group and dive.