Olaf - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Olafvs Aatrox

SFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Olaf vs Aatrox is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Olaf wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Aatrox based on 46 games. Aatrox wins the early laning phase while Olaf scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Olaf build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Olaf vs Aatrox matchup.

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Olaf Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Olaf 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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Olaf - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Olaf
50.0% WR
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Aatrox vs Olaf matchup - 50.0% win rate
Aatrox
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Olaf vs Aatrox Matchup?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Aatrox matchup
Winner
Olaf
Matches: 46
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.5
CS / min
6.0
919
DMG / min
788
12,163
Gold / game
11,251
587
Heal / min
501
1,411
DMG Mitigated / min
1,086
0.5
CC / min
0.7
41.7%
Early Game WR
58.3%
59.1%
Late Game WR
40.9%

Olaf vs Aatrox Matchup Summary

The Olaf vs Aatrox matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 46 recent matches analyzed, Olaf wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Aatrox's 50.0%, giving Olaf a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aatrox controls the early laning stage, but Olaf outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aatrox 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 Aatrox leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Olaf has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Aatrox's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Olaf vs Aatrox Laning Phase Breakdown

Olaf wins the laning phase against Aatrox in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Olaf
6.0Aatrox
Olaf edges out Aatrox by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Olaf.
Damage
919Olaf
788Aatrox
Olaf heavily out-damages Aatrox by 131 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Aatrox should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Olaf's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,163Olaf
11,251Aatrox
Olaf generates a commanding 912 more gold per game than Aatrox. This substantial economic advantage means Olaf consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aatrox should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Olaf
0.7Aatrox
Both Olaf and Aatrox 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
1,998Olaf
1,587Aatrox
Olaf vastly out-sustains Aatrox, healing and mitigating 410 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Olaf can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aatrox is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aatrox, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Olaf Build Against Aatrox

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Aatrox, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Aatrox are Death's Dance, Ravenous Hydra and Experimental Hexplate. This combination gives Olaf 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 Aatrox. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Olaf vs Aatrox matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aatrox
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Olaf early game win rateOlaf41.7%
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox58.3%
Late Game
Olaf
59.1%
+18.2% advantage
Olaf late game win rateOlaf59.1%
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox40.9%

Aatrox dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Olaf. This lopsided early game means Aatrox 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 59.1% win rate — 18.2 points above Aatrox. 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: Aatrox 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 Olaf Runes Against Aatrox

Precision rune tree - Olaf primary runes vs AatroxPrecision
Conqueror - best Olaf rune vs AatroxTriumph - best Olaf rune vs AatroxLegend: Alacrity - best Olaf rune vs AatroxLast Stand - best Olaf rune vs Aatrox
Sorcery rune tree - Olaf secondary runes vs AatroxSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Olaf rune vs AatroxAbsolute Focus - best Olaf rune vs Aatrox
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Olaf maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Aatrox.


Olaf matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Olaf'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 Olaf build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Olaf matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.94%1416.382012,75647.3%50.0%
55.73%1316.294713,44260.0%53.5%
45.35%866.492012,06435.1%53.1%
48.05%776.689512,39543.3%51.1%
49.25%676.078711,38243.8%54.3%
44.44%636.41,18611,05938.2%51.7%
41.94%626.378211,03142.4%41.4%
52.73%556.483311,42656.3%47.8%
44.44%546.299513,28345.0%44.1%
43.40%536.31,12113,76741.2%44.4%
42.86%496.284111,94450.0%37.0%
52.08%486.089810,86440.0%72.2%
54.17%487.289212,13452.0%56.5%
50.00%466.591912,16341.7%59.1%
35.56%456.279711,45925.0%41.4%
43.18%446.587613,37146.7%41.4%
43.18%446.492910,92951.7%26.7%
58.14%436.586011,16860.0%56.5%
45.24%426.385811,88239.1%52.6%
57.14%424.287011,99250.0%63.6%
52.38%426.483313,59650.0%53.6%
41.03%396.397411,33650.0%33.3%
65.79%386.394512,25064.3%66.7%
47.37%386.188811,29950.0%45.0%
47.22%367.685413,01447.1%47.4%
72.73%334.71,16915,17269.2%75.0%
45.45%336.28329,54757.9%28.6%
64.52%315.776412,44653.3%75.0%
35.48%316.687512,27944.4%31.8%
53.33%306.795112,35156.3%50.0%
43.33%306.288713,25846.1%41.2%
48.28%292.478413,05058.3%41.2%
50.00%281.982811,57843.8%58.3%
57.69%266.197212,13553.9%61.5%
58.33%241.371513,13745.5%69.2%
45.83%246.273911,53335.7%60.0%
58.33%244.584413,76750.0%64.3%
69.57%236.682412,06963.6%75.0%
52.17%236.595312,34054.5%50.0%
56.52%235.960010,48150.0%63.6%
47.83%236.882013,00050.0%46.7%
54.55%226.781112,10355.6%53.9%
59.09%226.079612,70862.5%57.1%
52.38%214.981712,12750.0%54.5%
42.86%216.580910,30236.4%50.0%
50.00%202.175011,36240.0%60.0%
65.00%202.890410,38758.3%75.0%
47.37%196.480612,06861.5%16.7%
57.89%196.284111,31477.8%40.0%
63.16%191.671112,72955.6%70.0%
57.89%191.481515,07180.0%50.0%
50.00%187.080212,17250.0%50.0%
55.56%186.387510,18860.0%50.0%
77.78%183.081614,00757.1%90.9%
70.59%176.792612,25481.8%50.0%
40.00%156.095610,10533.3%50.0%
66.67%157.277211,36588.9%33.3%
42.86%144.986612,37416.7%62.5%
50.00%146.772210,53240.0%55.6%
58.33%122.083115,17075.0%50.0%
58.33%126.51,08312,03360.0%57.1%
75.00%127.01,03916,583100.0%50.0%
45.45%111.285715,03125.0%57.1%
36.36%113.590014,16025.0%42.9%
18.18%111.261912,71216.7%20.0%
30.00%101.156811,42942.9%0.0%
30.00%103.31,16014,39125.0%33.3%
40.00%104.585614,422100.0%25.0%
75.00%86.293011,95375.0%75.0%
75.00%81.881113,992100.0%71.4%
57.14%73.288311,71033.3%75.0%
28.57%71.462912,91825.0%33.3%
71.43%76.699312,26760.0%100.0%
57.14%71.466310,75975.0%33.3%
50.00%65.778610,18150.0%50.0%
33.33%62.472710,34966.7%0.0%
0.00%63.46369,5640.0%0.0%
50.00%66.868411,20766.7%33.3%
50.00%61.41,23516,88750.0%50.0%
16.67%60.84967,82425.0%0.0%
50.00%67.891715,34266.7%33.3%
20.00%55.464311,5940.0%33.3%
40.00%53.499013,959100.0%25.0%
60.00%53.482113,04166.7%50.0%
60.00%52.984515,947100.0%33.3%
60.00%57.21,36211,58950.0%100.0%
60.00%52.991615,4750.0%75.0%
60.00%54.567111,04466.7%50.0%
40.00%52.976515,09050.0%33.3%

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Olaf vs Aatrox - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Olaf do against Aatrox in League of Legends?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Aatrox matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Aatrox's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 46 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Olaf do against Aatrox in the early game?

In the early game, Aatrox has the advantage against Olaf with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. Aatrox players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Olaf do against Aatrox in the late game?

In the late game, Olaf takes over the Olaf vs Aatrox matchup with a 59.1% win rate compared to 40.9%. Olaf scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Olaf vs Aatrox matchup?

Olaf wins the matchup against Aatrox with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Olaf is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 46 games analyzed.

What is the best Olaf build against Aatrox?

The best Olaf build against Aatrox includes Death's Dance, Ravenous Hydra, Experimental Hexplate with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Olaf runes against Aatrox?

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

Does Olaf counter Aatrox?

Yes, Olaf has a favorable matchup against Aatrox with a 50.0% win rate. Olaf slightly edges out Aatrox in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Olaf against Aatrox?

When playing Olaf against Aatrox, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Aatrox. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.