APatch 17.9
Bruiser Volibear
BruiserFreljordFast 9
Core Units

Volibear
5-cost · Carry

Lissandra
4-cost · Carry

Zilean
5-cost · Carry

Wukong
4-cost · Frontline

Ornn
5-cost · Frontline

Dr. Mundo
3-cost · Frontline

Kobuko & Yuumi
3-cost · Utility

Sion
2-cost · Frontline

Anivia
1-cost · Carry

Shen
1-cost · Frontline
Item Priority
Volibear's build is consistent across every comp he appears in on this list: Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage and Titan's Resolve, which is a good sign it's simply the correct build for him this patch rather than a one off. Lissandra and Zilean both want Blue Buff plus Jeweled Gauntlet for mana sustain and crit AP, and Wukong goes full tank with Bramble Vest, Spirit Visage and Warmog's Armor.
Augment Priority
Bruiser or Freljord trait augments are premium picks here since Volibear alone benefits from both. Outside of those, prioritise tank stat or AP augments depending on whether your lobby is heavier on physical or magic damage that game.
Flex Slots and Early Placeholders
Ornn and Shen can be swapped out depending on the lobby's damage type. Dr. Mundo, Sion, Anivia, and Kobuko and Yuumi are all cheap enough to hold items early while you build toward your core four.
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