Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
4.7%
Malphitevs Olaf
Patch26.17
Matches693,760
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 31, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Malphite vs Olaf is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Olaf wins with a 52.0% win rate (+4.0%) over Malphite based on 25 games. Malphite wins the early laning phase while Olaf scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Malphite build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Malphite vs Olaf matchup.
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Malphite Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Malphite 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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Malphite
48.0% WR
VS
Olaf
52.0% WR
Who Wins the Malphite vs Olaf Matchup?
Winner
Olaf
Matches: 25
48.0%
52.0%
5.6
5.8
793
737
13,160
13,516
124
523
2,142
1,361
1.0
0.5
57.1%
42.9%
44.4%
55.6%
Malphite vs Olaf Matchup Summary
The Malphite vs Olaf matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 25 recent matches analyzed, Olaf wins with a 52.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 48.0%, giving Olaf a 4.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malphite controls the early laning stage, but Olaf outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malphite 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 Malphite leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Olaf is slightly favored, Malphite can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Olaf's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Malphite vs Olaf Laning Phase Breakdown
Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Olaf, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malphite holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
5.6Malphite
5.8Olaf
Malphite and Olaf farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.Damage
793Malphite
737Olaf
Malphite deals 56 more champion damage per minute than Olaf. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Olaf choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Malphite's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.Economy
13,160Malphite
13,516Olaf
Olaf earns 356 more gold per game than Malphite, 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
1.0Malphite
0.5Olaf
Malphite provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Olaf, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Malphite coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.Sustain
2,266Malphite
1,883Olaf
Malphite vastly out-sustains Olaf, healing and mitigating 383 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Olaf is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Olaf, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Malphite Build Against Olaf
Boots
Core Items
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Olaf, providing the mobility and stats Malphite needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Malphite against Olaf are Frozen Heart, Thornmail and Sunfire Aegis. This combination gives Malphite an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 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 Malphite vs Olaf matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Malphite
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Malphite57.1%
Olaf42.9%♕
Late Game
Olaf
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Malphite44.4%Olaf55.6%Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Olaf. This lopsided early game means Malphite 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 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Malphite. 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: Malphite 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 Malphite Runes Against Olaf
Sorcery
Resolve
57.1% WR
The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Malphite the best tools to compete against Olaf in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Malphite matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. The table below shows Malphite'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 Malphite build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.70% | 193 | 5.5 | 687 | 11,035 | 47.4% | 49.6% | |
| 49.36% | 156 | 6.0 | 700 | 10,526 | 51.9% | 46.8% | |
| 52.00% | 150 | 5.3 | 686 | 10,699 | 47.5% | 55.1% | |
| 46.62% | 133 | 5.9 | 818 | 10,861 | 46.4% | 46.8% | |
| 45.38% | 130 | 6.1 | 879 | 10,770 | 52.7% | 40.0% | |
| 52.59% | 116 | 6.4 | 772 | 10,676 | 61.4% | 44.1% | |
| 57.27% | 110 | 5.6 | 769 | 11,727 | 60.5% | 55.6% | |
| 54.81% | 104 | 6.0 | 734 | 10,961 | 56.9% | 52.8% | |
| 43.43% | 99 | 4.6 | 698 | 10,174 | 42.0% | 44.9% | |
| 57.14% | 98 | 6.2 | 903 | 11,383 | 57.8% | 56.6% | |
| 43.48% | 92 | 5.8 | 932 | 10,528 | 33.3% | 53.2% | |
| 48.84% | 86 | 5.5 | 712 | 10,689 | 45.5% | 52.4% | |
| 50.00% | 84 | 5.8 | 727 | 10,862 | 51.4% | 48.9% | |
| 51.22% | 82 | 6.0 | 795 | 10,597 | 54.3% | 48.9% | |
| 58.54% | 82 | 6.1 | 779 | 11,174 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 46.25% | 80 | 5.2 | 780 | 10,188 | 36.6% | 56.4% | |
| 44.16% | 77 | 5.4 | 733 | 11,203 | 43.2% | 45.0% | |
| 47.76% | 67 | 5.3 | 716 | 9,988 | 48.5% | 47.1% | |
| 50.00% | 64 | 5.8 | 737 | 10,672 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.63% | 64 | 5.8 | 794 | 11,038 | 52.0% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 63 | 5.9 | 726 | 10,663 | 57.1% | 54.3% | |
| 60.32% | 63 | 5.5 | 766 | 10,358 | 66.7% | 54.5% | |
| 57.63% | 59 | 5.4 | 728 | 10,926 | 56.5% | 58.3% | |
| 58.62% | 58 | 6.0 | 753 | 11,537 | 65.4% | 53.1% | |
| 54.72% | 53 | 5.4 | 692 | 10,876 | 53.6% | 56.0% | |
| 51.92% | 52 | 4.9 | 710 | 11,390 | 63.2% | 45.5% | |
| 58.82% | 51 | 5.8 | 842 | 11,921 | 55.6% | 60.6% | |
| 52.00% | 50 | 2.4 | 626 | 11,115 | 50.0% | 54.2% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 4.6 | 743 | 9,356 | 45.8% | 44.0% | |
| 53.06% | 49 | 5.3 | 733 | 10,864 | 54.5% | 51.9% | |
| 56.25% | 48 | 6.1 | 788 | 11,501 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 65.96% | 47 | 5.9 | 733 | 11,867 | 55.6% | 72.4% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 2.3 | 549 | 9,381 | 50.0% | 45.8% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 6.0 | 703 | 10,508 | 60.0% | 31.6% | |
| 39.53% | 43 | 5.7 | 756 | 10,490 | 40.0% | 39.1% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 5.9 | 668 | 9,962 | 70.0% | 36.4% | |
| 39.02% | 41 | 2.0 | 596 | 10,449 | 54.5% | 33.3% | |
| 60.98% | 41 | 3.1 | 741 | 12,378 | 43.8% | 72.0% | |
| 63.41% | 41 | 6.3 | 743 | 11,601 | 65.0% | 61.9% | |
| 66.67% | 39 | 6.0 | 790 | 11,359 | 68.2% | 64.7% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 6.0 | 650 | 10,813 | 50.0% | 47.8% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 6.7 | 834 | 12,403 | 36.4% | 54.5% | |
| 39.39% | 33 | 1.5 | 618 | 11,416 | 52.9% | 25.0% | |
| 39.39% | 33 | 1.9 | 686 | 11,589 | 36.8% | 42.9% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 5.3 | 590 | 10,652 | 69.2% | 42.1% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 1.9 | 624 | 11,873 | 41.7% | 45.0% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 5.9 | 712 | 11,562 | 25.0% | 43.5% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 4.8 | 785 | 10,696 | 37.5% | 73.3% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 5.6 | 846 | 10,795 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 3.6 | 708 | 12,710 | 50.0% | 64.7% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 5.3 | 809 | 10,234 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 4.9 | 758 | 11,045 | 44.4% | 47.1% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 5.8 | 634 | 11,086 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 5.4 | 798 | 11,508 | 44.4% | 64.7% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 5.6 | 793 | 13,160 | 57.1% | 44.4% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 2.2 | 695 | 10,151 | 66.7% | 43.8% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 5.1 | 713 | 11,119 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 4.1 | 624 | 9,401 | 63.6% | 30.8% | |
| 29.17% | 24 | 5.0 | 761 | 10,690 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 2.0 | 582 | 10,627 | 66.7% | 64.7% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 1.7 | 585 | 12,195 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 5.8 | 624 | 10,226 | 80.0% | 46.1% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 1.8 | 690 | 12,394 | 62.5% | 53.3% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 2.1 | 551 | 9,531 | 44.4% | 53.9% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 5.2 | 637 | 11,021 | 33.3% | 84.6% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.4 | 645 | 12,827 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 5.8 | 723 | 9,900 | 54.5% | 90.0% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 3.5 | 554 | 8,926 | 35.7% | 33.3% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 527 | 12,368 | 57.1% | 53.9% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 2.1 | 718 | 12,328 | 55.6% | 45.5% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 2.1 | 571 | 9,950 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 4.1 | 522 | 9,783 | 54.5% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 4.3 | 763 | 12,290 | 42.9% | 69.2% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.9 | 673 | 13,144 | 57.1% | 61.5% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.5 | 587 | 12,483 | 33.3% | 38.5% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 2.0 | 710 | 13,965 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 2.6 | 692 | 9,697 | 27.3% | 57.1% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.8 | 557 | 8,362 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 3.3 | 618 | 10,159 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 4.0 | 843 | 13,917 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 2.3 | 641 | 10,779 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.4 | 681 | 10,643 | 62.5% | 37.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 3.6 | 785 | 12,242 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 5.1 | 769 | 10,275 | 83.3% | 33.3% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 5.1 | 707 | 11,692 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 3.7 | 777 | 13,542 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 2.6 | 675 | 12,118 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 2.4 | 636 | 10,115 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 3.6 | 685 | 12,991 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 3.5 | 596 | 10,491 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.5 | 717 | 10,889 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.6 | 504 | 9,311 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 7.69% | 13 | 5.1 | 774 | 10,697 | 14.3% | 0.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.5 | 799 | 12,469 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.0 | 677 | 10,123 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 0.9 | 596 | 11,169 | 85.7% | 33.3% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 2.0 | 778 | 11,922 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.7 | 721 | 11,617 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 2.9 | 591 | 11,412 | 40.0% | 71.4% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.6 | 534 | 9,442 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.8 | 611 | 13,339 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.5 | 506 | 10,030 | 20.0% | 57.1% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.6 | 591 | 10,218 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.5 | 723 | 14,847 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.2 | 619 | 12,830 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.0 | 632 | 12,048 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 685 | 12,186 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 2.2 | 592 | 11,093 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 693 | 11,252 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 680 | 10,633 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.0 | 661 | 10,480 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.5 | 628 | 9,619 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.9 | 761 | 13,242 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.5 | 522 | 6,600 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.9 | 543 | 10,434 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 3.8 | 763 | 10,720 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.6 | 646 | 11,246 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.2 | 732 | 12,539 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 616 | 10,646 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.5 | 591 | 10,191 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.5 | 730 | 11,594 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 566 | 10,914 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.8 | 680 | 11,371 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 557 | 10,911 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 538 | 11,492 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.1 | 687 | 12,058 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.1 | 771 | 10,437 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.4 | 598 | 9,683 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 2.3 | 640 | 12,516 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.0 | 688 | 10,708 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.3 | 766 | 11,790 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.2 | 722 | 9,084 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.6 | 542 | 11,580 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.9 | 654 | 13,199 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.9 | 714 | 14,637 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.7 | 613 | 11,850 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.9 | 751 | 11,728 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 877 | 13,840 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 720 | 11,817 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 444 | 7,538 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 809 | 10,510 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 536 | 5,711 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
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Malphite vs Olaf - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Malphite do against Olaf in League of Legends?
Olaf wins the Malphite vs Olaf matchup with a 52.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 48.0%, a 4.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 25 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Malphite do against Olaf in the early game?
In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Olaf with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Malphite players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Malphite do against Olaf in the late game?
In the late game, Olaf takes over the Malphite vs Olaf matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Olaf scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Malphite vs Olaf matchup?
Olaf wins the matchup against Malphite with a 52.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 4.0 percentage point advantage means Olaf is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 25 games analyzed.
What is the best Malphite build against Olaf?
The best Malphite build against Olaf includes Frozen Heart, Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Malphite runes against Olaf?
The best Malphite runes against Olaf use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Malphite vs Olaf matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Malphite counter Olaf?
No, Malphite struggles against Olaf with only a 48.0% win rate. Olaf has the advantage in this matchup. Malphite players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Olaf's lead.
How do I play Malphite against Olaf?
When playing Malphite 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.
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