Olafvs Brand
Olaf vs Brand is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Brand wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Olaf based on 8 games. Olaf wins the early laning phase while Brand scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Olaf build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Olaf vs Brand 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.
Brand(37.5%)Who Wins the Olaf vs Brand Matchup?
Olaf vs Brand Matchup Summary
The Olaf vs Brand matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Brand wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Olaf's 37.5%, giving Brand a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Olaf controls the early laning stage, but Brand outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Olaf needs to press advantages before Brand reaches their power spikes, while Brand should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Brand leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Brand 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 Brand 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 Brand Laning Phase Breakdown
Brand is favored during the laning phase against Olaf, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Brand holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Olaf Build Against Brand
Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Brand, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Brand are Death's Dance, Maw of Malmortius and Ravenous Hydra. 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 Brand matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Olaf0.0%Brand0.0%Olaf37.5%Brand62.5%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Olaf and Brand, with Olaf holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Brand is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Olaf. Extended games heavily favor Brand, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Olaf has the edge early, but Brand 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 Brand
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Olaf the best tools to compete against Brand in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Olaf matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.83% | 120 | 6.4 | 923 | 12,424 | 64.4% | 57.4% | |
| 55.56% | 117 | 6.3 | 851 | 12,675 | 64.7% | 48.5% | |
| 45.95% | 74 | 6.5 | 876 | 12,091 | 46.4% | 45.6% | |
| 54.93% | 71 | 6.4 | 768 | 11,027 | 55.6% | 54.3% | |
| 56.06% | 66 | 6.0 | 819 | 12,239 | 46.4% | 63.2% | |
| 65.31% | 49 | 6.4 | 990 | 12,710 | 71.4% | 60.7% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 6.7 | 812 | 11,578 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 6.7 | 1,024 | 12,124 | 36.4% | 69.2% | |
| 43.75% | 48 | 6.1 | 819 | 12,752 | 40.0% | 45.5% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 6.4 | 907 | 11,903 | 46.7% | 58.8% | |
| 39.53% | 43 | 6.4 | 856 | 10,746 | 27.8% | 48.0% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 7.0 | 965 | 12,502 | 66.7% | 37.0% | |
| 64.29% | 42 | 6.8 | 813 | 12,875 | 72.2% | 58.3% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 6.8 | 768 | 11,924 | 43.8% | 42.3% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 6.5 | 954 | 12,463 | 40.0% | 61.5% | |
| 45.00% | 40 | 6.7 | 829 | 11,448 | 55.6% | 36.4% | |
| 67.50% | 40 | 6.4 | 818 | 10,927 | 71.4% | 63.2% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 6.8 | 1,238 | 13,202 | 53.3% | 41.7% | |
| 69.44% | 36 | 6.4 | 1,133 | 13,161 | 69.2% | 69.6% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 6.7 | 961 | 12,936 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 35 | 6.8 | 912 | 12,058 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 6.3 | 894 | 11,842 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 6.1 | 1,056 | 14,283 | 64.3% | 47.4% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 6.3 | 879 | 12,191 | 46.1% | 72.2% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 6.3 | 1,011 | 13,230 | 42.9% | 36.4% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 6.6 | 916 | 11,261 | 64.7% | 58.3% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 6.2 | 859 | 11,771 | 37.5% | 63.6% | |
| 68.00% | 25 | 4.8 | 1,110 | 12,986 | 69.2% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 6.4 | 880 | 11,702 | 36.4% | 42.9% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 6.0 | 964 | 11,478 | 42.9% | 54.5% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.8 | 857 | 11,219 | 46.1% | 33.3% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 5.4 | 975 | 12,137 | 73.3% | 42.9% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.5 | 798 | 11,941 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 6.9 | 873 | 13,688 | 66.7% | 46.1% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.1 | 999 | 12,434 | 37.5% | 41.7% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 6.7 | 823 | 11,878 | 16.7% | 38.5% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 6.8 | 930 | 12,093 | 70.0% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 4.0 | 763 | 13,024 | 60.0% | 46.1% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.3 | 784 | 12,330 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 2.8 | 828 | 14,285 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 3.1 | 905 | 14,761 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 6.9 | 998 | 13,699 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 80.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 925 | 14,827 | 100.0% | 78.6% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 3.6 | 802 | 14,027 | 100.0% | 54.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.5 | 955 | 13,866 | 100.0% | 27.3% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 3.7 | 814 | 13,379 | 37.5% | 83.3% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.0 | 1,002 | 13,264 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 84.62% | 13 | 2.0 | 834 | 12,749 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.5 | 873 | 12,392 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.5 | 872 | 11,955 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 7.1 | 1,162 | 10,198 | 37.5% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 3.5 | 1,005 | 11,376 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 2.5 | 899 | 14,282 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.0 | 678 | 11,707 | 20.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 3.7 | 775 | 13,599 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.2 | 818 | 11,651 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.5 | 717 | 11,416 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.6 | 752 | 10,643 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.8 | 955 | 15,813 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.6 | 923 | 14,042 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 728 | 11,663 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 966 | 13,097 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 773 | 11,555 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 6.6 | 967 | 12,165 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.9 | 670 | 10,748 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.2 | 784 | 12,303 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.1 | 479 | 10,866 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.4 | 886 | 15,715 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.1 | 786 | 8,771 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.9 | 1,123 | 14,864 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.6 | 793 | 13,424 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.6 | 904 | 14,126 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 2.0 | 790 | 10,501 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.3 | 650 | 11,919 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.1 | 741 | 13,609 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.1 | 884 | 14,270 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.9 | 1,007 | 14,040 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.5 | 711 | 11,101 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.7 | 772 | 11,000 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 758 | 13,142 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 973 | 13,955 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.7 | 842 | 12,387 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 725 | 9,375 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 701 | 14,607 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 604 | 11,917 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 486 | 11,069 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
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Olaf vs Brand - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Olaf do against Brand in League of Legends?
Brand wins the Olaf vs Brand matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Olaf's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Olaf do against Brand in the early game?
In the early game, Olaf has the advantage against Brand with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Olaf players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Olaf do against Brand in the late game?
In the late game, Brand takes over the Olaf vs Brand matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Brand scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Olaf vs Brand matchup?
Brand wins the matchup against Olaf with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Brand is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.
What is the best Olaf build against Brand?
The best Olaf build against Brand includes Death's Dance, Maw of Malmortius, Ravenous Hydra with Gluttonous Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Olaf runes against Brand?
The best Olaf runes against Brand use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Olaf vs Brand matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Olaf counter Brand?
No, Olaf struggles against Brand with only a 37.5% win rate. Brand has the advantage in this matchup. Olaf players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Brand's lead.
How do I play Olaf against Brand?
When playing Olaf against Brand, play cautiously and avoid Brand's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Brand has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.