Xin Zhao vs Volibear JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xin Zhao vs Volibear

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Xin Zhao's early dueling and river contesting power lets him challenge Volibear's strong early pressure if nearby lanes can move first.
Prioritize forcing fights before Volibear hits his level 6 dive and tank item spikes to limit his durable brawl advantage.

Jungle Plan

Full clear with health preservation to maintain pressure and contest first Scuttle when lanes can assist.
Invade or counter-jungle Volibear early to punish his full clears before he gains item durability.
Use (E) to access targets and (Q) knockup to initiate fights around river objectives when lane priority allows.

Danger windows

Avoid fighting Volibear early if he has (Q) stun and (W) healing ready without lane support.
Be cautious contesting isolated river fights when (R) is up, as he can dive and disable towers.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights are risky if Volibear's nearby lanes have priority and can collapse.

Early game

Start pathing toward first scuttle or a lane with reliable follow-up to contest Volibear's early river presence.
Use level 3 power spike to invade or counter-invade aggressively when lanes have priority.
Avoid extended fights if (Q) stun and (W) healing are available without lane support.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Xin Zhao's full kit, enabling strong dueling and river fights; use this to contest Scuttle and invade.
Level 6 (R) provides zone control and survivability, allowing Xin Zhao to force objective fights and isolate Volibear.
First fighter item spike enhances Xin Zhao's dueling and objective control, pressuring Volibear before he reaches tank thresholds.

Win conditions

Convert early dueling wins into vision and control over dragon and Rift Herald to deny Volibear scaling.
Use (R) to zone and isolate Volibear in objective fights, preventing his durable brawl from dominating.
Track Volibear's pathing to counter-gank and punish his early dives before he gains tank items and level 6 power.