Thundering Smash (Q)'s movement speed and stun let Volibear reach Nasus, while Sky Splitter (E)'s slow and shield help him land a second Frenzied Maul (W) for healing. Staying in melee range through Wither (W) pressures Nasus's early scaling.

Wind Wall (W) does not stop Volibear's melee attacks. Thundering Smash (Q)'s stun interrupts Sweeping Blade (E), while Sky Splitter (E)'s slow and shield plus Frenzied Maul (W)'s healing give Volibear the melee advantage.

Thundering Smash (Q)'s stun interrupts Decimating Smash (Q)'s charge, and Sky Splitter (E)'s shield absorbs Sion's response. Recasting Frenzied Maul (W) on the marked target heals Volibear and sustains the extended fight.

Before Kayle learns Divine Judgment (R), she has few ways to protect herself in melee range. Volibear can close and stun with Thundering Smash (Q), then land two Frenzied Maul (W) casts inside Sky Splitter (E)'s slow and shield to pressure her early scaling.

Before Kassadin learns Riftwalk (R), he lacks mobility. Volibear can close with Thundering Smash (Q)'s stun and land two Frenzied Maul (W) casts inside Sky Splitter (E)'s slow to control the early lane.

Blinding Dart (Q) neutralizes your auto-attack-based on-hit damage, and his Toxic Shot (P) ranged poison poke kites you so hard that just closing the gap is a struggle.

Jayce chips Volibear with Shock Blast (Q) in Mercury Cannon (R) form before Thundering Smash (Q) reaches him. When Volibear closes, Thundering Blow (E) in Mercury Hammer (R) form knocks him away and exits Sky Splitter (E)'s area.

Ragnarok (R) ignores Thundering Smash (Q)'s stun, making Olaf difficult to pin down. It also clears Sky Splitter (E)'s slow, and Undertow (Q) plus Reckless Swing (E) can pressure Volibear before the second Frenzied Maul (W) cast.

If Riposte (W) blocks Thundering Smash (Q)'s stun, Riposte's strike becomes a stun. Fiora can Lunge (Q) out of Sky Splitter (E)'s area and use Grand Challenge (R)'s vital true damage against Volibear's health-focused defenses.

Condemn (E) knocks Volibear away during Thundering Smash (Q)'s approach, and Tumble (Q) exits Sky Splitter (E)'s area. Silver Bolts (W)'s max-health true damage punishes his health-focused defenses while Vayne maintains distance.