Olafvs Akali
Olaf vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Akali wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Olaf based on 9 games. Akali 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 Akali matchup.
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.
Akali(44.4%)Who Wins the Olaf vs Akali Matchup?
Olaf vs Akali Matchup Summary
The Olaf vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Akali wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Olaf's 44.4%, giving Akali a 11.1 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. Akali has a strong advantage in this matchup. Olaf players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Akali 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.
Olaf vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown
Olaf is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Olaf holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Olaf Build Against Akali
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Akali are Ravenous Hydra, Experimental Hexplate and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Olaf an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Olaf vs Akali matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Olaf33.3%Akali66.7%Olaf50.0%Akali50.0%Akali dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 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.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Olaf at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Akali. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Akali has the edge early, but Olaf gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Olaf Runes Against Akali
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Olaf the best tools to compete against Akali in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Olaf matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.76% | 84 | 6.0 | 934 | 12,588 | 63.2% | 47.8% | |
| 48.65% | 74 | 6.0 | 839 | 13,302 | 50.0% | 47.6% | |
| 42.25% | 71 | 6.7 | 928 | 12,739 | 45.0% | 38.7% | |
| 43.10% | 58 | 6.1 | 1,001 | 12,778 | 52.0% | 36.4% | |
| 56.90% | 58 | 6.6 | 906 | 12,750 | 60.0% | 53.6% | |
| 47.37% | 57 | 6.4 | 792 | 12,693 | 40.0% | 53.1% | |
| 39.29% | 56 | 6.1 | 1,147 | 11,865 | 40.0% | 38.5% | |
| 60.71% | 56 | 5.8 | 936 | 12,715 | 66.7% | 53.9% | |
| 53.70% | 54 | 6.1 | 838 | 12,537 | 63.6% | 46.9% | |
| 57.45% | 47 | 6.4 | 825 | 12,658 | 62.5% | 52.2% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 6.4 | 936 | 11,794 | 44.8% | 53.3% | |
| 28.57% | 42 | 4.9 | 799 | 11,275 | 28.0% | 29.4% | |
| 60.98% | 41 | 6.0 | 1,000 | 12,111 | 68.4% | 54.5% | |
| 39.47% | 38 | 6.7 | 882 | 12,571 | 33.3% | 43.5% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 5.5 | 827 | 11,819 | 42.9% | 52.9% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 6.2 | 983 | 15,128 | 81.8% | 46.1% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 6.5 | 1,091 | 12,037 | 50.0% | 35.3% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 7.1 | 958 | 12,294 | 61.1% | 41.2% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 6.3 | 890 | 11,344 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 6.7 | 953 | 13,832 | 30.0% | 70.8% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 6.2 | 965 | 12,752 | 43.8% | 60.0% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 6.1 | 888 | 12,238 | 22.2% | 52.4% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.2 | 996 | 12,046 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 7.0 | 1,016 | 14,130 | 41.7% | 52.9% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.4 | 939 | 12,296 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.2 | 962 | 12,172 | 46.1% | 69.2% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 6.8 | 974 | 13,140 | 44.4% | 41.2% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 865 | 13,910 | 0.0% | 47.6% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 981 | 12,675 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 6.0 | 891 | 13,218 | 30.0% | 85.7% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 6.0 | 1,009 | 12,081 | 70.0% | 46.1% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 1.8 | 745 | 13,800 | 60.0% | 58.3% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 3.9 | 1,008 | 14,239 | 37.5% | 28.6% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.5 | 977 | 13,617 | 62.5% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 3.1 | 888 | 13,904 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.8 | 873 | 11,789 | 41.7% | 37.5% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 5.7 | 801 | 12,143 | 44.4% | 70.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.2 | 813 | 10,248 | 54.5% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 2.1 | 873 | 14,484 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.6 | 897 | 13,699 | 42.9% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 3.3 | 832 | 11,953 | 54.5% | 40.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.3 | 812 | 14,263 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.9 | 951 | 10,919 | 55.6% | 20.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.7 | 883 | 13,000 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.2 | 714 | 11,615 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 5.6 | 917 | 12,482 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.4 | 729 | 12,707 | 80.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.4 | 919 | 12,182 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.5 | 785 | 13,272 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.5 | 874 | 13,643 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.5 | 1,067 | 15,789 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 854 | 11,977 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 1,077 | 16,392 | 50.0% | 87.5% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 6.2 | 738 | 11,749 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 6.1 | 665 | 11,785 | 0.0% | 12.5% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.8 | 867 | 12,168 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.1 | 680 | 9,294 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.4 | 912 | 12,988 | 71.4% | 100.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 6.0 | 862 | 12,500 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.0 | 977 | 14,204 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 714 | 13,025 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 6.0 | 945 | 13,552 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 3.1 | 904 | 14,066 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.1 | 809 | 7,928 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.9 | 792 | 11,298 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.7 | 994 | 13,408 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.3 | 690 | 14,256 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.0 | 844 | 14,000 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.7 | 821 | 14,005 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 2.6 | 1,145 | 15,288 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 714 | 14,671 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 862 | 14,495 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 1,216 | 14,672 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 671 | 10,281 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 685 | 12,156 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 967 | 14,344 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 657 | 13,817 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 705 | 11,691 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
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Olaf vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Olaf do against Akali in League of Legends?
Akali wins the Olaf vs Akali matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Olaf's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Olaf do against Akali in the early game?
In the early game, Akali has the advantage against Olaf with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Akali players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Olaf do against Akali in the late game?
In the late game, Olaf takes over the Olaf vs Akali matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Olaf scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Olaf vs Akali matchup?
Akali wins the matchup against Olaf with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Akali is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.
What is the best Olaf build against Akali?
The best Olaf build against Akali includes Ravenous Hydra, Experimental Hexplate, Spirit Visage with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Olaf runes against Akali?
The best Olaf runes against Akali use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Olaf vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Olaf counter Akali?
No, Olaf struggles against Akali with only a 44.4% win rate. Akali has the advantage in this matchup. Olaf players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Akali's lead.
How do I play Olaf against Akali?
When playing Olaf against Akali, play cautiously and avoid Akali's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Akali in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.