Volibear excels as a dominant lane bully with strong early-game presence. Understanding his power spikes and playstyle is crucial for effectively countering him in the top lane.

Strong Counters:

• Vayne
• Gwen
• Vladimir
• Quinn
• Kennen

These champions can effectively kite and maintain safe distance while dealing consistent damage.

Lane Management Tips:

• Maintain max range to avoid his engage potential
• Retreat when he activates Q (Running Thunder)
• Don't recall under tower when he has ultimate available
• Watch for aggressive plays at level 3 power spike

Counter Strategy:

1. Build Grievous Wounds items early (Executioner's Calling/Morellonomicon)
2. Avoid clustered positioning in teamfights
3. Keep vision control to prevent picks
4. Play cautiously at his key power spikes:
   • Level 3: Basic abilities combo
   • Level 6: Tower dive potential
   • First item completion: Significant damage increase

Key Weaknesses:

• Susceptible to kiting
• Relies on getting close to targets
• Limited gap closers
• Predictable engage patterns

During teamfights, maintain proper spacing and coordinate with your team to kite backwards when he engages. Remember that Volibear's ultimate allows him to dive towers safely, so exercise extra caution when defending structures with low health.

For lane sustain, consider starting with Doran's Shield and taking defensive runes. Early boots can help dodge his E (Sky Splitter) and maintain safe positioning throughout the laning phase.

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