Olaf - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Olafvs Akshan

BFighterTank
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Olaf vs Akshan is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Akshan wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Olaf based on 5 games. Akshan 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 Akshan 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.

Compare against an opponent
Akshan - 20.0% win rateAkshan(20.0%)
Olaf - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Olaf
20.0% WR
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Akshan vs Olaf matchup - 80.0% win rate
Akshan
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Olaf vs Akshan Matchup?

Akshan wins the Olaf vs Akshan matchup
Winner
Akshan
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
7.1
CS / min
6.9
489
DMG / min
801
11,996
Gold / game
12,630
520
Heal / min
101
1,161
DMG Mitigated / min
427
0.4
CC / min
0.0
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Olaf vs Akshan Matchup Summary

The Olaf vs Akshan matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Akshan wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Olaf's 20.0%, giving Akshan a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Akshan 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 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Akshan 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 Akshan 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 Akshan Laning Phase Breakdown

Olaf wins the laning phase against Akshan in League of Legends

Olaf is favored during the laning phase against Akshan, 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.

Farming
7.1Olaf
6.9Akshan
Olaf and Akshan 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
489Olaf
801Akshan
Akshan heavily out-damages Olaf by 312 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 Akshan's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,996Olaf
12,630Akshan
Akshan earns 634 more gold per game than Olaf, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Akshan slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Olaf
0.0Akshan
Olaf provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Akshan, 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
1,681Olaf
528Akshan
Olaf vastly out-sustains Akshan, healing and mitigating 1,154 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Olaf can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Akshan is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Akshan, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Olaf Build Against Akshan

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Akshan, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Akshan 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 Akshan matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akshan
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Olaf early game win rateOlaf25.0%
Akshan early game win rateAkshan75.0%
Late Game
Akshan
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Olaf late game win rateOlaf0.0%
Akshan late game win rateAkshan100.0%

Akshan dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Olaf. This lopsided early game means Akshan can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Akshan is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Olaf. Extended games heavily favor Akshan, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Akshan 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 Akshan

Precision rune tree - Olaf primary runes vs AkshanPrecision
Conqueror - best Olaf rune vs AkshanTriumph - best Olaf rune vs AkshanLegend: Alacrity - best Olaf rune vs AkshanLast Stand - best Olaf rune vs Akshan
Inspiration rune tree - Olaf secondary runes vs AkshanInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Olaf rune vs AkshanBiscuit Delivery - best Olaf rune vs Akshan
50.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Olaf the best tools to compete against Akshan in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Olaf matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.59%686.286912,78755.2%38.5%
47.76%676.190211,90135.5%58.3%
46.15%526.579111,48442.9%50.0%
42.22%456.585711,28734.8%50.0%
57.50%406.490312,90153.9%59.3%
56.41%396.385512,04235.7%68.0%
58.82%346.897613,19258.3%59.1%
57.58%346.683712,31469.2%50.0%
50.00%306.898712,35553.9%47.1%
50.00%306.71,05012,08756.3%42.9%
51.72%296.678612,05656.3%46.1%
20.69%296.293210,73718.8%23.1%
35.71%286.494612,16840.0%33.3%
51.85%276.992111,54250.0%53.9%
53.85%266.51,02612,31661.5%46.1%
50.00%266.882112,59827.3%66.7%
50.00%266.990110,77357.1%41.7%
54.17%246.789212,88870.0%42.9%
36.36%226.989513,10440.0%33.3%
54.55%227.286812,48869.2%33.3%
45.45%226.576511,64430.0%58.3%
47.62%216.583110,95353.9%37.5%
80.00%206.71,15312,131100.0%69.2%
45.00%205.61,05811,53728.6%53.9%
63.16%197.01,06214,23257.1%66.7%
55.56%185.877612,66057.1%54.5%
44.44%184.188412,12944.4%44.4%
44.44%185.675012,78150.0%42.9%
50.00%184.31,00113,15062.5%40.0%
38.89%185.47619,88122.2%55.6%
76.47%176.685911,17390.9%50.0%
50.00%166.21,10411,09740.0%66.7%
62.50%166.893512,55840.0%72.7%
60.00%156.31,06714,25850.0%63.6%
46.67%156.690012,57414.3%75.0%
33.33%156.791210,55244.4%16.7%
66.67%157.087512,49460.0%80.0%
64.29%146.879711,86475.0%50.0%
64.29%146.386512,57962.5%66.7%
42.86%144.385412,35530.0%75.0%
30.77%137.082312,42157.1%0.0%
38.46%136.292912,28850.0%28.6%
33.33%126.965111,25120.0%42.9%
58.33%126.792714,85375.0%50.0%
45.45%117.279711,16537.5%66.7%
54.55%117.064710,32383.3%20.0%
45.45%111.481511,83633.3%60.0%
40.00%104.282216,10150.0%37.5%
40.00%103.477013,60233.3%42.9%
66.67%97.090514,35875.0%60.0%
77.78%96.995913,159100.0%33.3%
66.67%92.887912,87380.0%50.0%
12.50%81.15669,4880.0%50.0%
75.00%82.579513,63980.0%66.7%
57.14%76.46469,89075.0%33.3%
42.86%76.888612,01233.3%50.0%
42.86%77.097315,5370.0%60.0%
57.14%73.775113,27433.3%75.0%
42.86%76.198811,05566.7%25.0%
50.00%66.688011,420100.0%25.0%
66.67%60.975812,00133.3%100.0%
80.00%57.41,07813,09166.7%100.0%
40.00%53.775013,47033.3%50.0%
100.00%51.981816,671100.0%100.0%
100.00%56.593612,510100.0%100.0%
20.00%57.148911,99625.0%0.0%
20.00%56.378011,1180.0%33.3%
60.00%51.34828,586100.0%0.0%

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Olaf vs Akshan - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Olaf do against Akshan in League of Legends?

Akshan wins the Olaf vs Akshan matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Olaf's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Olaf do against Akshan in the early game?

In the early game, Akshan has the advantage against Olaf with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Akshan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Olaf do against Akshan in the late game?

In the late game, Akshan takes over the Olaf vs Akshan matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Akshan scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Olaf vs Akshan matchup?

Akshan wins the matchup against Olaf with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Akshan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Olaf build against Akshan?

The best Olaf build against Akshan includes Ravenous Hydra, Experimental Hexplate, Spirit Visage with Gluttonous Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Olaf runes against Akshan?

The best Olaf runes against Akshan use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Olaf vs Akshan matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Olaf counter Akshan?

No, Olaf struggles against Akshan with only a 20.0% win rate. Akshan has the advantage in this matchup. Olaf players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Akshan's lead.

How do I play Olaf against Akshan?

When playing Olaf against Akshan, play cautiously and avoid Akshan's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Akshan has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.