Akali - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.6%
Pick Rate
4.0%

Akalivs Olaf

DAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Akali vs Olaf is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Olaf wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Akali based on 5 games. Akali wins the early laning phase while Olaf scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Akali build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Akali vs Olaf matchup.

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Akali Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Akali performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Akali - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Akali
40.0% WR
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Olaf vs Akali matchup - 60.0% win rate
Olaf
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Akali vs Olaf Matchup?

Olaf wins the Akali vs Olaf matchup
Winner
Olaf
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.0
CS / min
6.7
848
DMG / min
840
11,046
Gold / game
12,948
160
Heal / min
601
596
DMG Mitigated / min
1,302
0.1
CC / min
0.4
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Akali vs Olaf Matchup Summary

The Akali vs Olaf matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Olaf wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Akali's 40.0%, giving Olaf a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Akali controls the early laning stage, but Olaf outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Akali needs to press advantages before Olaf reaches their power spikes, while Olaf should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Olaf leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Olaf has a strong advantage in this matchup. Akali players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Olaf overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Akali vs Olaf Laning Phase Breakdown

Olaf wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

Olaf is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Olaf holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.0Akali
6.7Olaf
Olaf edges out Akali by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Olaf.
Damage
848Akali
840Olaf
Damage output is virtually even between Akali and Olaf, with only 8 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,046Akali
12,948Olaf
Olaf generates a commanding 1,902 more gold per game than Akali. This substantial economic advantage means Olaf consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Akali should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Akali
0.4Olaf
Olaf provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Akali, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Olaf coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
757Akali
1,903Olaf
Olaf vastly out-sustains Akali, healing and mitigating 1,146 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Olaf can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Akali is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Akali, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Akali Build Against Olaf

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Olaf, providing the mobility and stats Akali needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akali against Olaf are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Hextech Gunblade. This combination gives Akali an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Olaf. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akali vs Olaf matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akali
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Akali early game win rateAkali100.0%
Olaf early game win rateOlaf0.0%
Late Game
Olaf
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Akali late game win rateAkali25.0%
Olaf late game win rateOlaf75.0%

Akali dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Olaf. This lopsided early game means Akali can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Olaf is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Akali. Extended games heavily favor Olaf, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Akali must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Olaf reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Olaf survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Akali Runes Against Olaf

Domination rune tree - Akali primary runes vs OlafDomination
Electrocute - best Akali rune vs OlafSudden Impact - best Akali rune vs OlafGrisly Mementos - best Akali rune vs OlafUltimate Hunter - best Akali rune vs Olaf
Precision rune tree - Akali secondary runes vs OlafPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Akali rune vs OlafCoup de Grace - best Akali rune vs Olaf
100.0% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Akali the best tools to compete against Olaf in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Akali matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Akali's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Akali build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Akali matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.51%1015.793911,02050.0%47.5%
52.13%945.890611,13646.1%56.4%
49.30%715.882312,29352.4%48.0%
53.13%645.61,03611,82366.7%45.0%
46.03%635.698411,53448.0%44.7%
36.07%615.579510,60740.7%32.4%
40.00%505.878912,09533.3%42.9%
54.55%445.672211,20350.0%56.3%
50.00%445.791910,98147.6%52.2%
50.00%425.784712,62846.1%51.7%
41.03%395.782310,81950.0%34.8%
51.28%396.083310,80060.0%45.8%
48.48%335.383611,27654.5%45.5%
36.36%335.81,00410,98746.1%30.0%
66.67%306.092712,00670.0%65.0%
55.17%295.71,01211,63258.3%52.9%
44.83%295.184711,76937.5%47.6%
62.96%275.879811,51255.6%66.7%
42.31%265.481610,98636.4%46.7%
46.15%265.37469,86040.0%50.0%
48.00%255.885611,56158.3%38.5%
56.00%255.867211,02045.5%64.3%
56.00%255.081111,07754.5%57.1%
48.00%255.681411,55750.0%47.1%
34.78%235.47079,86445.5%25.0%
50.00%225.57489,93533.3%61.5%
54.55%226.190311,75544.4%61.5%
52.38%216.193612,47033.3%60.0%
47.62%216.278410,96230.0%63.6%
61.11%185.993711,25257.1%63.6%
27.78%185.81,13212,36614.3%36.4%
38.89%186.083011,28850.0%30.0%
52.94%175.883710,62350.0%55.6%
41.18%175.691411,37962.5%22.2%
58.82%175.896711,70780.0%50.0%
41.18%175.278410,86462.5%22.2%
50.00%165.683711,20150.0%50.0%
46.67%156.11,01412,18033.3%55.6%
46.67%155.597813,42480.0%30.0%
53.33%156.195511,73357.1%50.0%
53.33%155.596913,60450.0%55.6%
57.14%146.173810,52850.0%62.5%
35.71%145.376912,09550.0%25.0%
53.85%135.689611,95733.3%60.0%
76.92%135.772210,802100.0%57.1%
38.46%135.882211,29920.0%50.0%
41.67%125.688710,85816.7%66.7%
50.00%126.31,05411,13325.0%62.5%
72.73%115.795510,89775.0%71.4%
27.27%116.11,02213,27466.7%12.5%
45.45%115.47509,13425.0%57.1%
60.00%105.87988,90925.0%83.3%
70.00%106.085611,95775.0%66.7%
40.00%106.17839,40633.3%50.0%
33.33%96.78967,97033.3%33.3%
66.67%96.71,04411,77233.3%83.3%
50.00%85.694115,1800.0%50.0%
62.50%85.91,06613,17450.0%66.7%
25.00%85.47229,33725.0%25.0%
37.50%85.86298,32633.3%40.0%
25.00%85.28608,79725.0%25.0%
50.00%85.696211,82850.0%50.0%
57.14%75.297512,337100.0%50.0%
28.57%75.694211,6250.0%33.3%
71.43%76.591712,931100.0%60.0%
57.14%75.18019,65650.0%66.7%
57.14%76.41,04010,57350.0%66.7%
66.67%65.98519,93075.0%50.0%
16.67%65.986010,72833.3%0.0%
50.00%64.486212,4780.0%75.0%
33.33%65.392511,2060.0%66.7%
0.00%65.26939,2220.0%0.0%
16.67%66.01,16712,810100.0%0.0%
33.33%66.297012,7170.0%50.0%
40.00%56.087413,03450.0%33.3%
40.00%55.895415,2080.0%40.0%
40.00%56.06138,5520.0%66.7%
60.00%57.185513,812100.0%50.0%
80.00%55.678912,006100.0%75.0%
60.00%56.18618,54966.7%50.0%
60.00%55.769111,424100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.084811,046100.0%25.0%

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Akali vs Olaf - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akali do against Olaf in League of Legends?

Olaf wins the Akali vs Olaf matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Akali's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Akali do against Olaf in the early game?

In the early game, Akali has the advantage against Olaf with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Akali players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Akali do against Olaf in the late game?

In the late game, Olaf takes over the Akali vs Olaf matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Olaf scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Akali vs Olaf matchup?

Olaf wins the matchup against Akali with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Olaf is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Akali build against Olaf?

The best Akali build against Olaf includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Hextech Gunblade with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Akali runes against Olaf?

The best Akali runes against Olaf use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Akali vs Olaf matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Akali counter Olaf?

No, Akali struggles against Olaf with only a 40.0% win rate. Olaf has the advantage in this matchup. Akali players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Olaf's lead.

How do I play Akali against Olaf?

When playing Akali against Olaf, play cautiously and avoid Olaf's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Olaf has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.