Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
1.7%
Olafvs Akali
Patch26.17
Matches693,760
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 31, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Olaf vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Akali wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Olaf based on 10 games. Akali holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Olaf build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Olaf vs Akali 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
40.0% WR
VS
Akali
60.0% WR
Who Wins the Olaf vs Akali Matchup?
Winner
Akali
Matches: 10
40.0%
60.0%
6.0
6.4
721
1,010
11,065
13,157
389
231
1,276
628
0.4
0.1
40.0%
60.0%
40.0%
60.0%
Olaf vs Akali Matchup Summary
The Olaf vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Akali wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Olaf's 40.0%, giving Akali a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Akali 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 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
Akali is favored during the laning phase against Olaf, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Akali holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
6.0Olaf
6.4Akali
Akali edges out Olaf by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Akali.Damage
721Olaf
1,010Akali
Akali heavily out-damages Olaf by 289 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Olaf should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Akali's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
11,065Olaf
13,157Akali
Akali generates a commanding 2,092 more gold per game than Olaf. This substantial economic advantage means Akali consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Olaf should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.Utility
0.4Olaf
0.1Akali
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
1,665Olaf
859Akali
Olaf vastly out-sustains Akali, healing and mitigating 807 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 Olaf Build Against Akali
Mercury's Treads 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 Stridebreaker, Force of Nature and Experimental Hexplate. 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
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Early Game
Akali
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Olaf40.0%
Akali60.0%♕
Late Game
Akali
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Olaf40.0%Akali60.0%Akali dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 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.
Akali is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Olaf. Extended games heavily favor Akali, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Akali 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 Olaf Runes Against Akali
Precision
Inspiration
75.0% WR
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 26.17. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.57% | 87 | 6.5 | 863 | 11,789 | 53.9% | 47.9% | |
| 53.09% | 81 | 6.1 | 782 | 12,535 | 45.7% | 58.7% | |
| 44.44% | 81 | 6.3 | 954 | 11,648 | 37.5% | 51.2% | |
| 39.22% | 51 | 6.5 | 907 | 13,085 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 50 | 6.5 | 865 | 11,860 | 24.0% | 56.0% | |
| 48.98% | 49 | 6.4 | 762 | 11,228 | 52.0% | 45.8% | |
| 50.00% | 46 | 6.7 | 883 | 11,711 | 45.8% | 54.5% | |
| 62.86% | 35 | 7.0 | 974 | 12,997 | 64.3% | 61.9% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 6.2 | 935 | 11,780 | 57.9% | 33.3% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 5.8 | 822 | 13,238 | 58.8% | 58.8% | |
| 39.39% | 33 | 6.6 | 900 | 13,134 | 57.1% | 26.3% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 6.5 | 802 | 12,019 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 6.0 | 866 | 10,761 | 37.5% | 46.7% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 7.1 | 909 | 13,287 | 64.3% | 60.0% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 5.5 | 793 | 11,997 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 6.1 | 984 | 11,430 | 70.0% | 41.2% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 6.2 | 874 | 13,224 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 6.8 | 931 | 12,018 | 16.7% | 69.2% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 5.8 | 737 | 13,516 | 42.9% | 55.6% | |
| 72.00% | 25 | 6.9 | 861 | 12,777 | 63.6% | 78.6% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 6.3 | 1,103 | 12,303 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 29.17% | 24 | 5.4 | 761 | 11,136 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 6.2 | 861 | 12,220 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 7.0 | 925 | 12,361 | 45.5% | 66.7% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 2.3 | 770 | 13,221 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 6.2 | 998 | 13,793 | 25.0% | 52.6% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 7.0 | 1,317 | 13,022 | 44.4% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 5.6 | 988 | 12,434 | 54.5% | 30.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.7 | 902 | 12,383 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 7.0 | 1,076 | 13,119 | 77.8% | 45.5% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.1 | 753 | 11,623 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 7.3 | 1,008 | 13,987 | 88.9% | 44.4% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 2.7 | 805 | 12,276 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 6.1 | 908 | 13,620 | 33.3% | 27.3% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.9 | 646 | 12,164 | 44.4% | 42.9% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.2 | 1,010 | 11,550 | 25.0% | 62.5% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.6 | 783 | 14,177 | 40.0% | 45.5% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.3 | 844 | 14,748 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 3.9 | 743 | 12,703 | 71.4% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.5 | 941 | 13,697 | 62.5% | 71.4% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 2.3 | 825 | 14,329 | 100.0% | 63.6% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.5 | 926 | 12,522 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.7 | 823 | 11,654 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.1 | 1,073 | 15,628 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.4 | 894 | 12,898 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.8 | 723 | 12,100 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 7.2 | 852 | 13,095 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.8 | 700 | 10,165 | 57.1% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 1,221 | 11,764 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 840 | 11,027 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 3.2 | 785 | 16,695 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 815 | 16,023 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 721 | 11,065 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.2 | 851 | 11,063 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.8 | 735 | 12,817 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.7 | 825 | 12,326 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.1 | 1,112 | 11,614 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.6 | 1,022 | 17,030 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.5 | 698 | 12,326 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 6.1 | 724 | 10,225 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.0 | 856 | 9,186 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.2 | 713 | 10,590 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.3 | 838 | 13,100 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.1 | 868 | 12,590 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.6 | 649 | 10,047 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.9 | 916 | 12,588 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.1 | 928 | 13,071 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 2.9 | 800 | 12,482 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.2 | 880 | 11,695 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.8 | 839 | 13,338 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.8 | 630 | 11,195 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 863 | 16,397 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 743 | 12,632 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 786 | 11,358 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 882 | 12,350 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 672 | 10,820 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 722 | 11,453 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 534 | 12,259 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 723 | 11,328 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 912 | 14,713 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 620 | 11,832 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
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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 60.0% win rate compared to Olaf's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Olaf do against Akali in the early game?
In the early game, Akali has the advantage against Olaf with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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, Akali takes over the Olaf vs Akali matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Akali 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 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Akali is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Olaf build against Akali?
The best Olaf build against Akali includes Stridebreaker, Force of Nature, Experimental Hexplate with Mercury's Treads. 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 75.0% 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 40.0% 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. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Akali has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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