Master Yi vs Volibear JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Master Yi vs Volibear

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears toward your first item spike to outscale Volibear's early aggression.
Avoid early river fights unless your lanes have priority and can follow for counter-ganks.
This is a scaling vs early pressure matchup; focus on maintaining tempo and avoiding early losses.

Jungle Plan

Path for full clears and track Volibear's location to avoid early fights and preserve tempo.
Contest Scuttle only when your lanes can move first and provide backup for counter-ganks.
Use cross-map camp sequencing to maintain item progression and punish Volibear if he overextends or misses (Q).

Danger windows

Respect Volibear's early level 3 power spike with (Q) stun and second (W) heal; avoid isolated fights before level 6.
Beware forced smite fights on dragon or Rift Herald if Volibear has lane priority and can dive.
Avoid low-health clears or isolated river fights where Volibear's engage and CC can punish you.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 6 and your item spike before contesting river objectives.
Only contest first Scuttle if nearby lanes have priority and can assist in a counter-gank.
Avoid early invades against Volibear's strong level 3 brawl potential and high dueling power.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to clean up fights after Volibear commits his crowd control or cooldowns.
Reach your first item spike quickly to improve objective control and punish messy skirmishes.
Respect Volibear's level 6 (R) dive threat and his first bruiser/tank item durability when deciding fights.

Win conditions

Use efficient full clears to hit your item spikes faster and deny Volibear tempo through counter-jungling.
Enter fights only after Volibear's crowd control is used, then use (Q) and (R) to chase resets and clean up.
Leverage your scaling to out-damage Volibear in late-game skirmishes and secure objectives with your team.