Poppy vs Volibear TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Poppy vs Volibear

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using terrain to threaten (E) wall stuns and hold (W) to deny Volibear's engage dashes.
Manage medium lane pressure to prevent Volibear from snowballing early health leads and dives.

Trading pattern

Trade around (Q) cooldown, holding (W) to stop his dash and then punish with (E) into walls.
Avoid extended fights where Volibear can heal with repeated (W) bites; keep trades short and controlled.
Use (Q) slows and passive shield to win short trades and disengage before Volibear can follow up.

Danger windows

(Q) stun is dangerous when available; avoid predictable positioning that allows him to engage.
Beware of Volibear's second (W) bite for healing in extended trades; avoid prolonged fights.
After Volibear hits level 6, be cautious of his dive potential under towers and adjust positioning accordingly.

Early game

Focus on short trades using (Q) and passive shield while near walls to maximize (E) stun threat.
Avoid wasting (W) before Volibear commits with (Q) to ensure you can block his dash effectively.
Use terrain angles to punish Volibear's approach and limit his ability to land (Q) stuns.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to disengage or isolate Volibear to deny his dive threat and reset bad fights.
First tank item spike increases durability; hold (W) for dashes and fight near walls to maximize anti-dash potential.
Respect Volibear's level 6 (R) dive threat and his first tank item durability; avoid low-health tower defense alone.

Win conditions

Deny Volibear's dash engages with well-timed (W) and punish his positioning near walls with (E) stuns.
Use (R) to peel for yourself or teammates, disrupting Volibear's dive attempts and controlling fights.
Leverage your tank durability and anti-dash tools to outlast Volibear in short trades and terrain skirmishes, preventing his early snowball.