Volibear vs Gragas JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Volibear vs Gragas

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Volibear's faster clear and stronger early dueling let him force river fights and invade before Gragas scales.
Prioritize early Scuttle control and dragon setups when your lanes have priority to maximize Volibear's objective and gank threat.

Jungle Plan

Path towards lanes with dive potential and lane priority to maximize gank success and counter-gank opportunities.
Invade or counter-invade when Gragas is on the opposite side or after he uses (E) to punish cooldowns and force resets.
Use early dragon or Void Grubs starts to leverage Volibear's objective control and deny Gragas scaling through contested fights.

Danger windows

Respect (E) engage and escape; avoid fighting when (E) is available to prevent getting stunned or displaced.
Be cautious contesting objectives or river fights when (R) is up, as it can isolate or disengage your team.
Avoid low-health clears or isolated skirmishes where Gragas can capitalize on your cooldowns and sustain advantage.

Early game

Start with a full or three-camp clear to hit level 3 quickly and prepare for early river contests.
Contest first Scuttle only if your lanes can follow and secure priority to avoid overextension.
Avoid prolonged fights when (E) and (R) are available to prevent getting stunned or displaced.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) dive and tower disable, enabling Volibear to force committed fights and objective setups under turret.
First bruiser or tank item increases durability, allowing extended (W) trades and sustained skirmishes to pressure Gragas.
Level 3 full kit gives Volibear a complete brawl pattern with (Q) stun and (E) shield, ideal for controlled trades when (E) is on cooldown.

Win conditions

Convert early river control and successful dives into dragon and Rift Herald to snowball lane priority and map tempo.
Use (Q) stun and (R) tower disable to force Gragas off waves and deny his scaling through contested farm.
Leverage Volibear's durable brawling and healing in extended fights to secure objectives and create side pressure before mid-game scaling stabilizes.