Volibear vs Hecarim Jungle Matchup

Volibear Jungle wins 51.2% of 518 Low Elo games against Hecarim Jungle, -0.5 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

How to play as Volibear

Use path tracking to set up an early countergank or invade Hecarim's camps; Volibear has the stronger direct duel, while Hecarim is vulnerable if you meet him during his first clear. (Unverified: no source confirms this note.)

If Hecarim still has Onslaught of Shadows, avoid opening a fight by leaping into his team; let him commit past you, then use Thundering Smash to stun him before he reaches your carry.

Hecarim's ultimate lets him charge through the fight and fear nearby enemies at the end, so he can bypass Volibear's frontline and threaten a carry rather than duel Volibear first.

Sources

These notes come from LoL Wiki and r/HecarimMains.