Olaf - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Olafvs Graves

SFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Olaf vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Graves wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Olaf based on 13 games. Graves 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 Graves 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
Graves - 46.1% win rateGraves(46.1%)
Olaf - 46.1% win rate in this matchup
Olaf
46.1% WR
VS
Graves vs Olaf matchup - 53.9% win rate
Graves
53.9% WR

Who Wins the Olaf vs Graves Matchup?

Graves wins the Olaf vs Graves matchup
Winner
Graves
Matches: 13
46.1%
Win Rate
53.9%
2.0
CS / min
2.2
571
DMG / min
755
11,003
Gold / game
12,469
622
Heal / min
267
987
DMG Mitigated / min
589
0.4
CC / min
0.5
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Olaf vs Graves Matchup Summary

The Olaf vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Olaf's 46.1%, giving Graves a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Graves controls the early laning stage, but Olaf outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Graves 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 753 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Graves 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 Graves 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 Graves Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Olaf in League of Legends

Graves is favored during the laning phase against Olaf, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Graves holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.0Olaf
2.2Graves
Olaf and Graves farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
571Olaf
755Graves
Graves heavily out-damages Olaf by 184 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 Graves's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,003Olaf
12,469Graves
Graves generates a commanding 1,466 more gold per game than Olaf. This substantial economic advantage means Graves 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
0.5Graves
Both Olaf and Graves provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,609Olaf
855Graves
Olaf vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 753 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Olaf can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Graves is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Graves, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Olaf Build Against Graves

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Graves, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Graves are Stridebreaker, Death's Dance and Experimental Hexplate. This combination gives Olaf an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Graves. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Olaf vs Graves matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Graves
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Olaf early game win rateOlaf44.4%
Graves early game win rateGraves55.6%
Late Game
Olaf
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Olaf late game win rateOlaf50.0%
Graves late game win rateGraves50.0%

Graves dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Olaf. This lopsided early game means Graves 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 Graves. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Graves 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 Graves

Precision rune tree - Olaf primary runes vs GravesPrecision
Conqueror - best Olaf rune vs GravesTriumph - best Olaf rune vs GravesLegend: Alacrity - best Olaf rune vs GravesLast Stand - best Olaf rune vs Graves
Inspiration rune tree - Olaf secondary runes vs GravesInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Olaf rune vs GravesCash Back - best Olaf rune vs Graves
100.0% WR

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


Olaf matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
62.62%1076.598212,98463.8%61.7%
42.50%806.686912,16455.6%31.8%
45.83%486.184512,83331.6%55.2%
58.33%487.01,06712,86172.0%43.5%
46.67%456.684811,67240.9%52.2%
51.28%397.01,07812,78758.8%45.5%
51.28%396.281511,47563.2%40.0%
41.03%396.284410,49234.6%53.9%
40.54%376.596513,24829.4%50.0%
45.95%376.787714,07046.1%45.8%
50.00%365.51,11412,26743.8%55.0%
51.43%356.51,07012,36850.0%52.6%
51.43%357.189511,96647.6%57.1%
44.12%343.789213,81040.0%47.4%
54.55%335.490912,09245.0%69.2%
36.36%336.578210,50236.8%35.7%
53.13%325.989912,74269.2%42.1%
55.17%296.593314,04071.4%50.0%
55.17%295.681211,77156.3%53.9%
35.71%286.885113,63050.0%27.8%
34.62%266.41,10414,54520.0%38.1%
56.00%257.195810,31264.3%45.5%
56.00%256.289613,18766.7%50.0%
34.78%236.276711,31836.4%33.3%
63.64%226.591611,63869.2%55.6%
63.64%226.51,03212,45966.7%60.0%
52.38%215.174810,58742.9%71.4%
71.43%216.996113,32557.1%78.6%
50.00%202.478111,83645.5%55.6%
35.00%207.589412,33433.3%36.4%
47.37%192.080514,20228.6%58.3%
36.84%196.991511,89720.0%55.6%
50.00%186.290212,51144.4%55.6%
44.44%186.380212,08228.6%54.5%
64.71%174.993114,49866.7%62.5%
35.29%176.385310,66825.0%44.4%
37.50%166.787013,59733.3%40.0%
46.67%157.087211,75750.0%42.9%
40.00%155.797414,34371.4%12.5%
33.33%156.780511,8650.0%55.6%
53.33%152.681315,32066.7%44.4%
46.67%153.875411,64944.4%50.0%
21.43%146.078412,46116.7%25.0%
71.43%145.281011,53872.7%66.7%
50.00%141.698414,19725.0%60.0%
50.00%141.366910,73055.6%40.0%
64.29%146.21,05614,48357.1%71.4%
53.85%131.380110,71528.6%83.3%
46.15%132.057111,00344.4%50.0%
75.00%127.890113,78766.7%83.3%
66.67%125.481012,27683.3%50.0%
41.67%126.296310,64850.0%33.3%
50.00%102.671113,58660.0%40.0%
40.00%107.067710,21742.9%33.3%
40.00%102.380214,40666.7%28.6%
50.00%106.290811,02040.0%60.0%
50.00%106.475211,99660.0%40.0%
44.44%96.688510,97925.0%60.0%
66.67%96.683914,968100.0%57.1%
37.50%82.165312,65550.0%33.3%
37.50%81.379311,5250.0%60.0%
37.50%81.480313,72033.3%40.0%
50.00%87.274411,30566.7%0.0%
57.14%76.075511,40360.0%50.0%
71.43%76.777014,63150.0%80.0%
57.14%76.71,21614,84575.0%33.3%
66.67%67.31,13314,974100.0%50.0%
66.67%63.797213,879100.0%33.3%
100.00%67.797211,480100.0%100.0%
66.67%63.91,01415,86450.0%75.0%
50.00%64.973911,68166.7%33.3%
66.67%66.098212,57933.3%100.0%
20.00%52.062412,6800.0%33.3%
60.00%51.395912,93550.0%66.7%
0.00%51.058410,5520.0%0.0%
40.00%52.55769,25150.0%33.3%
60.00%51.886217,87750.0%66.7%
40.00%51.11,02415,8850.0%66.7%
100.00%51.198015,699100.0%100.0%

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Olaf vs Graves - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Olaf do against Graves in League of Legends?

Graves wins the Olaf vs Graves matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Olaf's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Olaf do against Graves in the early game?

In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Olaf with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Graves players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Olaf do against Graves in the late game?

In the late game, Olaf takes over the Olaf vs Graves 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 Graves matchup?

Graves wins the matchup against Olaf with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Graves is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Olaf build against Graves?

The best Olaf build against Graves includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Experimental Hexplate with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Graves?

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

Does Olaf counter Graves?

No, Olaf struggles against Graves with only a 46.1% win rate. Graves has the advantage in this matchup. Olaf players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Graves's lead.

How do I play Olaf against Graves?

When playing Olaf against Graves, play cautiously and avoid Graves's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Graves in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.