Olaf - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Olafvs Graves

FFighterTank
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Olaf vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Olaf wins with a 70.8% win rate (+41.7%) over Graves based on 24 games. Olaf 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 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 - 70.8% win rateGraves(70.8%)
Olaf - 70.8% win rate in this matchup
Olaf
70.8% WR
VS
Graves vs Olaf matchup - 29.2% win rate
Graves
29.2% WR

Who Wins the Olaf vs Graves Matchup?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Graves matchup
Winner
Olaf
Matches: 24
70.8%
Win Rate
29.2%
3.5
CS / min
3.8
765
DMG / min
849
12,631
Gold / game
12,637
660
Heal / min
268
1,395
DMG Mitigated / min
741
0.5
CC / min
0.6
69.2%
Early Game WR
30.8%
72.7%
Late Game WR
27.3%

Olaf vs Graves Matchup Summary

The Olaf vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Olaf wins with a 70.8% win rate compared to Graves's 29.2%, giving Olaf a 41.7 percentage point advantage. Olaf dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Graves players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Olaf leads by 1,047 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Olaf players can confidently pick into Graves and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Graves 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 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
3.5Olaf
3.8Graves
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
765Olaf
849Graves
Graves heavily out-damages Olaf by 84 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
12,631Olaf
12,637Graves
Olaf and Graves generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 6 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Olaf
0.6Graves
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
2,055Olaf
1,009Graves
Olaf vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 1,047 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

Plated Steelcaps 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 Death's Dance, Maw of Malmortius and Ravenous Hydra. 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
Olaf
69.2%
+38.5% advantage
Olaf early game win rateOlaf69.2%
Graves early game win rateGraves30.8%
Late Game
Olaf
72.7%
+45.5% advantage
Olaf late game win rateOlaf72.7%
Graves late game win rateGraves27.3%

Olaf dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 69.2% win rate — a 38.5 percentage point lead over Graves. This lopsided early game means Olaf 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 72.7% win rate — 45.5 points above Graves. Extended games heavily favor Olaf, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Olaf holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Graves players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Olaf Runes Against Graves

Precision rune tree - Olaf primary runes vs GravesPrecision
Conqueror - best Olaf rune vs GravesTriumph - best Olaf rune vs GravesLegend: Bloodline - 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

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


Olaf matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.81%1686.289611,84455.8%41.5%
55.06%906.889012,49350.0%60.0%
55.29%856.584411,63255.1%55.6%
47.06%856.81,07412,36355.6%37.5%
51.90%796.176912,66468.6%38.6%
44.59%746.494712,24637.8%51.4%
58.33%726.689012,85356.4%60.6%
55.56%636.199312,48462.5%48.4%
52.38%636.31,16412,29055.6%48.1%
52.46%616.285612,29953.9%51.4%
52.46%616.878912,62348.5%57.1%
43.10%606.278510,97642.4%44.0%
46.55%586.294213,16839.1%51.4%
40.00%556.893712,27240.7%39.3%
56.36%557.193613,41446.4%66.7%
47.17%545.284711,78937.5%55.2%
48.98%496.886511,34939.3%61.9%
44.68%486.887113,11550.0%40.0%
36.17%486.492012,46437.5%34.8%
68.09%477.490613,33568.0%68.2%
36.17%476.581911,80842.3%28.6%
57.78%456.41,03811,55769.6%45.5%
33.33%456.388811,97425.0%40.0%
38.64%446.789112,75347.8%28.6%
45.95%376.589912,51841.2%50.0%
44.44%366.390613,36230.8%52.2%
50.00%366.71,15812,74552.9%47.4%
45.71%355.890413,11452.9%38.9%
45.45%355.878812,15250.0%42.1%
42.42%336.996412,37741.2%43.8%
61.29%326.679612,74773.3%50.0%
46.88%327.088912,84746.7%47.1%
53.57%282.486012,84346.7%61.5%
38.46%266.078912,40937.5%38.9%
38.46%266.786513,59327.3%46.7%
60.00%253.81,06813,88660.0%60.0%
33.33%256.275011,55550.0%16.7%
66.67%254.684612,26062.5%75.0%
70.83%243.576512,63169.2%72.7%
43.48%232.168512,30358.3%27.3%
39.13%236.581912,07936.4%41.7%
60.87%236.282312,40472.7%50.0%
60.87%237.191214,52350.0%66.7%
57.89%206.287113,36250.0%63.6%
52.63%196.186910,91350.0%57.1%
72.22%183.61,06014,63675.0%70.0%
66.67%186.584912,56157.1%72.7%
11.76%172.574511,96225.0%0.0%
58.82%174.772011,79666.7%50.0%
12.50%166.493910,0548.3%25.0%
25.00%163.068112,18620.0%33.3%
37.50%161.270512,17942.9%33.3%
46.67%152.876712,12042.9%50.0%
60.00%156.385015,17740.0%70.0%
53.33%156.573512,21842.9%62.5%
40.00%156.894714,87342.9%37.5%
21.43%146.478010,86437.5%0.0%
71.43%144.31,03615,344100.0%60.0%
50.00%141.481013,22380.0%33.3%
53.85%136.599112,61183.3%28.6%
53.85%134.082613,65660.0%50.0%
83.33%126.479513,19475.0%87.5%
75.00%121.485215,19033.3%88.9%
41.67%122.780413,28940.0%42.9%
54.55%116.284211,04050.0%60.0%
36.36%115.580711,14628.6%50.0%
63.64%112.975912,29350.0%80.0%
54.55%113.287013,17850.0%60.0%
55.56%102.785713,61050.0%60.0%
44.44%93.585111,39120.0%75.0%
11.11%92.588113,2540.0%14.3%
44.44%92.087814,93360.0%25.0%
44.44%91.178711,23033.3%66.7%
50.00%86.199614,65966.7%40.0%
50.00%86.674611,05440.0%66.7%
14.29%71.989310,60716.7%0.0%
71.43%72.298513,91060.0%100.0%
71.43%73.176114,20175.0%66.7%
57.14%73.61,03816,3610.0%66.7%
28.57%71.667611,09920.0%50.0%
33.33%61.780615,4000.0%40.0%
50.00%67.11,02614,7790.0%50.0%
16.67%66.275610,18933.3%0.0%
33.33%65.697511,1700.0%50.0%
40.00%56.664511,8170.0%66.7%
20.00%51.079414,8530.0%25.0%
40.00%53.76159,65233.3%50.0%
60.00%57.591112,86850.0%100.0%
60.00%53.378012,8400.0%100.0%
40.00%57.31,07116,2900.0%50.0%
20.00%51.144410,04125.0%0.0%
40.00%51.06058,13240.0%0.0%
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Olaf vs Graves - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Olaf do against Graves in League of Legends?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Graves matchup with a 70.8% win rate compared to Graves's 29.2%, a 41.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Olaf do against Graves in the early game?

In the early game, Olaf has the advantage against Graves with a 69.2% win rate versus 30.8%. 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 Graves in the late game?

In the late game, Olaf takes over the Olaf vs Graves matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to 27.3%. Olaf scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Olaf vs Graves matchup?

Olaf wins the matchup against Graves with a 70.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 41.7 percentage point advantage means Olaf is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.

What is the best Olaf build against Graves?

The best Olaf build against Graves includes Death's Dance, Maw of Malmortius, Ravenous Hydra with Plated Steelcaps. 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?

Yes, Olaf has a favorable matchup against Graves with a 70.8% win rate. Olaf strongly counters Graves in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Olaf against Graves?

When playing Olaf against Graves, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.