Volibear vs Zaahen
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win early 1v1s with Q stun into W bite combo, as your burst outdamages his Q healing and passive lightning helps with wave control.
- At level 6 the matchup becomes more volatile since his R can burst you down if he has Determination stacks, but your R gives superior dive and escape options.
How to Trade
- Use Q charge to engage when his W is on cooldown, then immediately W bite for the execute damage and healing.
- If he W pulls you during your Q charge, use E to slow him and continue the trade since your sustained damage with passive lightning beats his without stacks.
Wave Control
- Use passive lightning to maintain wave control and prevent him from easily building Determination stacks on minions.
- Look to slow push and crash waves before his power spikes, then use your superior roaming with Q and R to impact other lanes.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't let him freely stack Determination on minion waves, as his scaling becomes oppressive with multiple stacks in trades.
- Avoid extended trades when he has max stacks and revive passive up, since the 4-second stasis gives his team time to collapse.
Created on 11/22/2025
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