Kayle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Kaylevs Olaf

SMageMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Olaf is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Kayle wins with a 57.9% win rate (+15.8%) over Olaf based on 57 games. Kayle holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kayle build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kayle vs Olaf matchup.

Kayle Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kayle 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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Kayle - 57.9% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
57.9% WR
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Olaf vs Kayle matchup - 42.1% win rate
Olaf
42.1% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Olaf Matchup?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Olaf matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 57
57.9%
Win Rate
42.1%
7.0
CS / min
6.7
770
DMG / min
781
11,436
Gold / game
11,857
293
Heal / min
522
408
DMG Mitigated / min
1,219
0.3
CC / min
0.5
52.0%
Early Game WR
48.0%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Kayle vs Olaf Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Olaf matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 57 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 57.9% win rate compared to Olaf's 42.1%, giving Kayle a 15.8 percentage point advantage. Kayle dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Olaf players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Olaf leads by 1,039 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle players can confidently pick into Olaf and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Olaf away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kayle vs Olaf Laning Phase Breakdown

Olaf wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Kayle
6.7Olaf
Kayle edges out Olaf by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kayle.
Damage
770Kayle
781Olaf
Damage output is virtually even between Kayle and Olaf, with only 11 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
11,436Kayle
11,857Olaf
Olaf earns 421 more gold per game than Kayle, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Olaf slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Kayle
0.5Olaf
Both Kayle and Olaf provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
701Kayle
1,740Olaf
Olaf vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 1,039 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Olaf can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kayle is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kayle, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kayle Build Against Olaf

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Olaf, providing the mobility and stats Kayle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayle against Olaf are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Kayle an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 71.4% win rate across 7 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 Kayle vs Olaf matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayle
52.0%
+4.0% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle52.0%
Olaf early game win rateOlaf48.0%
Late Game
Kayle
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle62.5%
Olaf late game win rateOlaf37.5%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Kayle has a meaningful 52.0% win rate, outperforming Olaf by 4.0 percentage points. Kayle players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Kayle is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Olaf. Extended games heavily favor Kayle, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Kayle holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Olaf players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kayle Runes Against Olaf

Precision rune tree - Kayle primary runes vs OlafPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kayle rune vs OlafAbsorb Life - best Kayle rune vs OlafLegend: Alacrity - best Kayle rune vs OlafLast Stand - best Kayle rune vs Olaf
Sorcery rune tree - Kayle secondary runes vs OlafSorcery
Celerity - best Kayle rune vs OlafGathering Storm - best Kayle rune vs Olaf
57.1% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Kayle to press their advantage against Olaf, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Kayle matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Kayle'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 Kayle build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kayle matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.63%3177.686112,20946.8%59.1%
49.40%1686.961611,77037.9%56.9%
50.93%1616.875211,44442.9%56.1%
56.38%1497.084712,41746.9%63.5%
64.12%1317.295412,96366.7%62.6%
43.85%1306.663311,08526.4%55.8%
49.21%1267.176911,96639.6%56.2%
47.93%1216.990711,35243.3%52.5%
47.01%1177.394611,97141.1%52.5%
58.65%1046.767911,92046.3%66.7%
50.00%1027.175811,75044.9%54.7%
45.92%987.281510,83940.9%50.0%
41.84%986.676811,61125.0%53.5%
52.17%927.077412,31345.7%56.1%
42.53%877.583912,37933.3%49.0%
59.30%866.987312,06554.3%62.8%
57.83%837.075411,67334.4%72.5%
53.85%787.388511,47034.1%75.7%
57.89%767.01,14411,70458.8%57.1%
47.37%766.781311,48637.5%54.5%
56.00%757.179012,93853.1%58.1%
54.05%747.080212,09139.3%63.0%
56.16%736.965811,41545.5%65.0%
36.99%736.969511,19425.0%51.5%
53.85%656.458911,17750.0%56.1%
53.23%627.786612,26450.0%55.3%
41.94%627.168411,62841.7%42.1%
52.46%616.281410,92556.0%50.0%
51.67%607.066412,31542.3%58.8%
57.89%577.077011,43652.0%62.5%
52.63%577.672213,08630.0%64.9%
57.14%566.976412,44965.0%52.8%
40.74%546.370111,07120.8%56.7%
49.06%536.661211,37245.8%51.7%
63.46%527.485712,43568.4%60.6%
57.45%476.764212,10650.0%64.0%
47.83%467.169611,84733.3%57.1%
44.19%437.375810,86647.8%40.0%
46.51%437.280811,60333.3%63.2%
53.66%416.673110,61250.0%58.8%
66.67%397.287211,27657.9%75.0%
50.00%387.063912,74246.7%52.2%
57.89%387.283710,41863.2%52.6%
56.76%376.869512,58168.8%47.6%
55.56%367.372611,84952.9%57.9%
58.33%367.080013,61441.7%66.7%
44.12%346.861610,84725.0%61.1%
54.84%316.878312,76723.1%77.8%
38.71%316.964810,87137.5%40.0%
57.14%287.479013,39350.0%62.5%
39.29%287.576514,00041.7%37.5%
61.54%266.779411,65745.5%73.3%
57.69%267.670011,86433.3%78.6%
44.00%256.779011,34920.0%60.0%
32.00%256.053410,98316.7%36.8%
68.00%257.380511,85745.5%85.7%
45.83%247.366012,70636.4%53.9%
50.00%226.769711,32846.1%55.6%
59.09%226.961211,02140.0%75.0%
38.89%187.577912,86250.0%33.3%
66.67%186.762511,25966.7%66.7%
22.22%186.357911,29516.7%25.0%
29.41%176.374210,14220.0%42.9%
41.18%177.069511,20720.0%71.4%
29.41%176.873211,53611.1%50.0%
37.50%167.787814,27716.7%50.0%
50.00%166.960811,35920.0%63.6%
53.33%157.578111,57962.5%42.9%
46.67%156.23769,17562.5%28.6%
33.33%157.474311,30216.7%44.4%
50.00%146.366510,38350.0%50.0%
64.29%147.176713,9370.0%81.8%
42.86%147.283912,19957.1%28.6%
38.46%137.061212,19728.6%50.0%
38.46%136.864412,61266.7%30.0%
58.33%126.974213,59966.7%50.0%
66.67%126.971513,23766.7%66.7%
18.18%116.74438,72333.3%0.0%
81.82%115.35259,83883.3%80.0%
54.55%117.062811,05683.3%20.0%
45.45%117.283714,0700.0%55.6%
40.00%105.346010,85650.0%33.3%
40.00%105.057010,24725.0%50.0%
50.00%106.486410,81760.0%40.0%
40.00%107.278712,23250.0%33.3%
60.00%105.959611,16440.0%80.0%
30.00%106.459310,874100.0%12.5%
55.56%92.32708,52050.0%66.7%
66.67%94.047610,08340.0%100.0%
33.33%96.766812,3810.0%60.0%
11.11%97.066412,2550.0%20.0%
44.44%97.58269,85933.3%66.7%
87.50%88.11,13015,89466.7%100.0%
37.50%86.883210,57950.0%0.0%
75.00%85.586413,800100.0%66.7%
75.00%86.986713,43650.0%83.3%
50.00%86.756310,57240.0%66.7%
71.43%76.667210,502100.0%60.0%
57.14%77.265313,5570.0%66.7%
57.14%78.064012,09150.0%60.0%
57.14%77.061711,99366.7%50.0%
42.86%75.055411,147100.0%33.3%
14.29%76.64639,15420.0%0.0%
57.14%76.85359,42266.7%0.0%
71.43%77.762011,87975.0%66.7%
66.67%67.183814,24633.3%100.0%
83.33%67.475115,1550.0%83.3%
40.00%53.236910,167100.0%25.0%
60.00%56.71,14412,82150.0%66.7%
60.00%57.897714,4450.0%75.0%
60.00%56.584118,028100.0%50.0%
80.00%55.179213,852100.0%66.7%
20.00%56.270413,706100.0%0.0%
60.00%56.880611,364100.0%50.0%

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Kayle vs Olaf - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kayle do against Olaf in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Olaf matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to Olaf's 42.1%, a 15.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 57 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Kayle do against Olaf in the early game?

In the early game, Kayle has the advantage against Olaf with a 52.0% win rate versus 48.0%. Kayle players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kayle do against Olaf in the late game?

In the late game, Kayle takes over the Kayle vs Olaf matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayle vs Olaf matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Olaf with a 57.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 15.8 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 57 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Olaf?

The best Kayle build against Olaf includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 71.4% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kayle runes against Olaf?

The best Kayle runes against Olaf use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Kayle vs Olaf matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kayle counter Olaf?

Yes, Kayle has a favorable matchup against Olaf with a 57.9% win rate. Kayle strongly counters Olaf in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Kayle against Olaf?

When playing Kayle against Olaf, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.