Olaf - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.5%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Olafvs Ekko

SFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Olaf vs Ekko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Olaf wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ekko based on 5 games. Ekko 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 Ekko 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
Ekko - 60.0% win rateEkko(60.0%)
Olaf - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Olaf
60.0% WR
VS
Ekko vs Olaf matchup - 40.0% win rate
Ekko
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Olaf vs Ekko Matchup?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Olaf
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.8
CS / min
1.9
701
DMG / min
642
14,607
Gold / game
14,015
751
Heal / min
398
1,249
DMG Mitigated / min
750
0.4
CC / min
0.7
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Olaf vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Olaf vs Ekko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Olaf wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ekko's 40.0%, giving Olaf a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ekko controls the early laning stage, but Olaf outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ekko 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 sustain, where Olaf leads by 852 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Olaf players can confidently pick into Ekko and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ekko away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Olaf vs Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

Olaf wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

Olaf is favored during the laning phase against Ekko, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Olaf holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.8Olaf
1.9Ekko
Olaf and Ekko farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
701Olaf
642Ekko
Olaf deals 59 more champion damage per minute than Ekko. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ekko choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Olaf's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,607Olaf
14,015Ekko
Olaf earns 592 more gold per game than Ekko, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Olaf slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Olaf
0.7Ekko
Both Olaf and Ekko provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
2,000Olaf
1,148Ekko
Olaf vastly out-sustains Ekko, healing and mitigating 852 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Olaf can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ekko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ekko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Olaf Build Against Ekko

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Ekko, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Ekko are Death's Dance, Wit's End 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 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ekko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Olaf vs Ekko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Olaf early game win rateOlaf0.0%
Ekko early game win rateEkko100.0%
Late Game
Olaf
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Olaf late game win rateOlaf75.0%
Ekko late game win rateEkko25.0%

Ekko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Olaf. This lopsided early game means Ekko 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Ekko. 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: Ekko 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 Ekko

Precision rune tree - Olaf primary runes vs EkkoPrecision
Conqueror - best Olaf rune vs EkkoTriumph - best Olaf rune vs EkkoLegend: Alacrity - best Olaf rune vs EkkoLast Stand - best Olaf rune vs Ekko
Resolve rune tree - Olaf secondary runes vs EkkoResolve
Conditioning - best Olaf rune vs EkkoRevitalize - best Olaf rune vs Ekko
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Olaf to press their advantage against Ekko, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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.

Olaf matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
60.83%1206.492312,42464.4%57.4%
55.56%1176.385112,67564.7%48.5%
45.95%746.587612,09146.4%45.6%
54.93%716.476811,02755.6%54.3%
56.06%666.081912,23946.4%63.2%
65.31%496.499012,71071.4%60.7%
47.92%486.781211,57850.0%46.1%
54.17%486.71,02412,12436.4%69.2%
43.75%486.181912,75240.0%45.5%
51.06%476.490711,90346.7%58.8%
39.53%436.485610,74627.8%48.0%
47.62%427.096512,50266.7%37.0%
64.29%426.881312,87572.2%58.3%
42.86%426.876811,92443.8%42.3%
53.66%416.595412,46340.0%61.5%
45.00%406.782911,44855.6%36.4%
67.50%406.481810,92771.4%63.2%
46.15%396.81,23813,20253.3%41.7%
69.44%366.41,13313,16169.2%69.6%
42.86%356.796112,93657.1%33.3%
60.00%356.891212,05866.7%50.0%
47.06%346.389411,84250.0%44.4%
54.55%336.11,05614,28364.3%47.4%
61.29%316.387912,19146.1%72.2%
37.93%296.31,01113,23042.9%36.4%
62.07%296.691611,26164.7%58.3%
48.15%276.285911,77137.5%63.6%
68.00%254.81,11012,98669.2%66.7%
40.00%256.488011,70236.4%42.9%
48.00%256.096411,47842.9%54.5%
40.91%226.885711,21946.1%33.3%
63.64%225.497512,13773.3%42.9%
40.91%226.579811,94160.0%25.0%
54.55%226.987313,68866.7%46.1%
40.00%206.199912,43437.5%41.7%
31.58%196.782311,87816.7%38.5%
66.67%186.893012,09370.0%62.5%
50.00%184.076313,02460.0%46.1%
47.06%176.378412,33057.1%40.0%
41.18%172.882814,28533.3%45.5%
56.25%163.190514,76150.0%60.0%
26.67%156.999813,69940.0%20.0%
80.00%156.592514,827100.0%78.6%
66.67%153.680214,027100.0%54.5%
46.67%156.595513,866100.0%27.3%
57.14%143.781413,37937.5%83.3%
64.29%146.01,00213,26466.7%62.5%
84.62%132.083412,749100.0%66.7%
69.23%136.587312,39271.4%66.7%
53.85%136.587211,95550.0%57.1%
53.85%137.11,16210,19837.5%80.0%
50.00%123.51,00511,37666.7%33.3%
66.67%122.589914,28266.7%66.7%
41.67%121.067811,70720.0%57.1%
45.45%113.777513,59975.0%28.6%
36.36%116.281811,65140.0%33.3%
63.64%115.571711,41650.0%100.0%
54.55%116.675210,64360.0%50.0%
54.55%111.895515,8130.0%66.7%
40.00%104.692314,0420.0%50.0%
50.00%101.072811,66360.0%40.0%
70.00%106.096613,097100.0%57.1%
30.00%100.977311,55540.0%20.0%
88.89%96.696712,16580.0%100.0%
50.00%81.967010,74825.0%75.0%
62.50%86.278412,30333.3%80.0%
50.00%82.147910,866100.0%20.0%
37.50%84.488615,7150.0%37.5%
42.86%75.17868,77125.0%66.7%
42.86%76.91,12314,86466.7%25.0%
42.86%73.679313,42450.0%33.3%
66.67%65.690414,1260.0%66.7%
0.00%62.079010,5010.0%0.0%
50.00%61.365011,91950.0%50.0%
66.67%62.174113,60966.7%66.7%
50.00%63.188414,2700.0%100.0%
33.33%65.91,00714,04033.3%33.3%
50.00%62.571111,10125.0%100.0%
83.33%66.777211,000100.0%66.7%
66.67%61.475813,14233.3%100.0%
60.00%56.597313,95550.0%66.7%
60.00%57.784212,38760.0%0.0%
80.00%54.67259,37580.0%0.0%
60.00%51.870114,6070.0%75.0%
20.00%55.460411,91733.3%0.0%
80.00%50.848611,06980.0%0.0%

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Olaf vs Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Olaf do against Ekko in League of Legends?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Ekko matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ekko's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Olaf do against Ekko in the early game?

In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Olaf with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Ekko players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Olaf do against Ekko in the late game?

In the late game, Olaf takes over the Olaf vs Ekko matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Olaf scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Olaf vs Ekko matchup?

Olaf wins the matchup against Ekko with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Olaf is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Olaf build against Ekko?

The best Olaf build against Ekko includes Death's Dance, Wit's End, Experimental Hexplate with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Ekko?

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

Does Olaf counter Ekko?

Yes, Olaf has a favorable matchup against Ekko with a 60.0% win rate. Olaf strongly counters Ekko in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Olaf against Ekko?

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