Mordekaiser vs Volibear TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mordekaiser vs Volibear

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Mordekaiser should control the lane by forcing extended trades where his passive and (W) shield sustain outvalue Volibear's early aggression.
Prioritize denying Volibear early health leads to prevent his level 6 dive threat from becoming overwhelming.

Trading pattern

Start trades by threatening (E) pull to isolate Volibear and follow up with (Q) for maximum damage.
Keep trades extended to leverage your passive and (W) shield, especially after successfully landing (E).
Punish Volibear when he misses (Q) or fails to get second (W) healing by stepping forward and forcing longer fights.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (Q) stun is up and he can follow with (E) shield and slow, as this combo enables his aggressive brawls.
Avoid extended trades when (E) pull is on cooldown, as your engage threat is significantly reduced.
Respect Volibear's level 6 (R) window, especially when low on health or without (W) shield, to prevent lethal tower dives or forced recalls.

Early game

Use (E) to threaten pulls and zone Volibear early, forcing him to respect your engage and limiting his ability to land (Q) stun.
Avoid walking forward without (E) ready, as missing it reduces your threat and opens you to Volibear's aggressive trades.
Focus on maintaining passive damage through extended trades rather than quick skirmishes before level 6.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate Volibear and force duels he cannot kite, but only after landing or threatening (E).
After your first AP bruiser item, force longer trades where your sustained damage and healing overpower Volibear's burst.
Respect Volibear's level 6 (R) dive threat and his first bruiser or tank item that boosts his durability and healing potential.

Win conditions

Use wave control and (E) pull pressure to force Volibear into extended trades where your passive and (W) shield give you the advantage.
At level 6, isolate Volibear with (R) after landing (E) to secure kills or force him off the wave.
Deny Volibear early health leads and avoid giving him second (W) healing opportunities to reduce his sustain and dive potential.