Volibear generally does not consistently beat Kayle, as reflected by his win rate against her being below 50%. While Volibear can win individual games, Kayle statistically holds an advantage in this specific matchup.
In encounters between Volibear and Kayle, Volibear achieves a win rate of 48.78%. This indicates that, on average, Kayle is victorious more often than Volibear in their direct confrontations.
However, it's important to consider additional insights into this matchup:
- Performance Against Kayle vs. Average Opponent: Volibear performs 1.17% better against Kayle compared to his win rate against the average opponent. This suggests that while Kayle still has the edge, Volibear finds slightly more success against her than he does in many other matchups.
- Normalized Win Rate: After normalizing for the overall strengths of both champions, Volibear wins approximately -1.68% less often than would typically be expected against Kayle. This deeper analysis further solidifies Kayle's statistical favor in the matchup, even with Volibear's slight performance improvement compared to his average game.
Matchup Statistics Overview
To provide a clearer picture, here's a summary of Volibear's performance against Kayle:
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Volibear's Win Rate vs. Kayle | 48.78% |
| Vs. Average Opponent Performance | +1.17% |
| Normalized Win Rate vs. Expected | -1.68% |
Factors Influencing the Volibear vs. Kayle Matchup
The dynamics of this matchup in the game League of Legends are complex and influenced by several factors:
- Early Game vs. Late Game: Volibear typically excels in the early to mid-game with strong trading potential and gank setup. Kayle, on the other hand, is known as a scaling champion who becomes exceptionally powerful in the late game. Volibear's best chance to secure a win often lies in aggressive plays before Kayle reaches her full power spikes.
- Melee vs. Ranged: Volibear is a melee champion, while Kayle is ranged, especially after level 6. This range advantage allows Kayle to harass Volibear from a distance, making it difficult for him to engage without taking significant damage.
- Itemization and Runes: The effectiveness of each champion heavily relies on their chosen item builds and runes. For Volibear to maximize his chances, specific build paths focusing on burst damage, sustain, or gap closing might be prioritized to counter Kayle's scaling and kiting potential. Conversely, Kayle's build typically focuses on maximizing her late-game damage and attack speed. Optimal strategies often involve understanding these detailed build and rune considerations for Volibear when facing Kayle.
- Player Skill and Team Composition: The outcome of any individual game can also be significantly swayed by the players' skill levels and how well each champion's team composition supports their playstyle.
Ultimately, while Volibear can pressure Kayle early on, the statistics suggest that Kayle is generally the favored champion to win the game in this specific pairing.
