Olaf - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Olafvs Illaoi

AFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Olaf vs Illaoi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Olaf wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Illaoi based on 18 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 Illaoi matchup.

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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.

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Olaf - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Olaf
66.7% WR
VS
Illaoi vs Olaf matchup - 33.3% win rate
Illaoi
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Olaf vs Illaoi Matchup?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Illaoi matchup
Winner
Olaf
Matches: 18
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.0
CS / min
6.3
959
DMG / min
1,048
11,492
Gold / game
11,245
563
Heal / min
381
1,594
DMG Mitigated / min
1,442
0.5
CC / min
0.3
62.5%
Early Game WR
37.5%
70.0%
Late Game WR
30.0%

Olaf vs Illaoi Matchup Summary

The Olaf vs Illaoi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Olaf wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Illaoi's 33.3%, giving Olaf a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Olaf dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Illaoi 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 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Olaf players can confidently pick into Illaoi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Illaoi 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 Illaoi Laning Phase Breakdown

Olaf wins the laning phase against Illaoi in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.0Olaf
6.3Illaoi
Olaf and Illaoi 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
959Olaf
1,048Illaoi
Illaoi heavily out-damages Olaf by 90 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 Illaoi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,492Olaf
11,245Illaoi
Olaf and Illaoi generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 247 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
0.3Illaoi
Both Olaf and Illaoi 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
2,157Olaf
1,823Illaoi
Olaf vastly out-sustains Illaoi, healing and mitigating 333 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Olaf can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Illaoi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Illaoi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Olaf Build Against Illaoi

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Illaoi, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Illaoi are Stridebreaker, Sundered Sky and Death's Dance. 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Illaoi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Olaf vs Illaoi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Olaf
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Olaf early game win rateOlaf62.5%
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi37.5%
Late Game
Olaf
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Olaf late game win rateOlaf70.0%
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi30.0%

Olaf dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Illaoi. 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 70.0% win rate — 40.0 points above Illaoi. 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. Illaoi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Olaf Runes Against Illaoi

Precision rune tree - Olaf primary runes vs IllaoiPrecision
Conqueror - best Olaf rune vs IllaoiTriumph - best Olaf rune vs IllaoiLegend: Alacrity - best Olaf rune vs IllaoiLast Stand - best Olaf rune vs Illaoi
Inspiration rune tree - Olaf secondary runes vs IllaoiInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Olaf rune vs IllaoiBiscuit Delivery - best Olaf rune vs Illaoi
50.0% WR

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


Olaf matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.24%1326.491712,44845.5%52.0%
57.97%696.282413,14669.6%52.2%
64.58%485.982211,24159.1%69.2%
51.22%415.31,03312,27852.6%50.0%
66.67%396.393011,99370.0%63.2%
45.45%336.276111,03653.3%38.9%
43.75%326.890812,13550.0%38.9%
32.26%316.384010,04737.5%26.7%
60.00%305.388810,26462.5%57.1%
50.00%286.386512,09936.4%58.8%
48.15%276.082712,01436.4%56.3%
26.92%266.082010,70318.2%33.3%
69.23%266.71,18711,65769.2%69.2%
52.00%256.492811,82954.5%50.0%
40.00%255.884512,60530.0%46.7%
58.33%246.287311,46138.5%81.8%
62.50%246.285913,01085.7%52.9%
52.38%216.684011,82537.5%61.5%
55.00%203.485314,06670.0%40.0%
42.11%196.21,07711,69525.0%54.5%
68.42%191.572711,59660.0%77.8%
42.11%195.987310,07136.4%50.0%
38.89%185.870910,10750.0%30.0%
44.44%183.688712,18362.5%30.0%
55.56%182.176610,42358.3%50.0%
38.89%183.485711,34740.0%37.5%
55.56%181.281913,62550.0%60.0%
72.22%186.584211,23380.0%62.5%
66.67%186.095911,49262.5%70.0%
41.18%176.889911,15114.3%60.0%
52.94%176.279311,57733.3%57.1%
31.25%166.589611,07950.0%12.5%
60.00%156.282411,14933.3%77.8%
53.33%156.267112,74550.0%55.6%
64.29%146.595611,11255.6%80.0%
21.43%146.21,02410,47020.0%22.2%
42.86%146.585912,63360.0%33.3%
50.00%145.71,01812,87050.0%50.0%
78.57%146.21,01313,72375.0%80.0%
38.46%136.16998,97940.0%37.5%
30.77%136.284514,40150.0%22.2%
46.15%135.881011,92742.9%50.0%
16.67%121.656512,75533.3%11.1%
33.33%127.169211,94940.0%28.6%
33.33%123.76499,27437.5%25.0%
50.00%126.285310,62540.0%57.1%
63.64%114.01,18313,22280.0%50.0%
36.36%112.679514,6800.0%36.4%
50.00%101.570611,66250.0%50.0%
70.00%106.797814,435100.0%57.1%
44.44%92.886213,6400.0%57.1%
44.44%91.071611,70233.3%50.0%
66.67%95.989112,56633.3%83.3%
66.67%96.891112,55433.3%83.3%
55.56%97.01,06714,83133.3%66.7%
44.44%91.584011,82066.7%33.3%
77.78%96.91,00613,711100.0%66.7%
75.00%86.591512,96150.0%100.0%
57.14%76.671810,13550.0%66.7%
57.14%72.483115,036100.0%25.0%
71.43%71.675714,1710.0%83.3%
42.86%72.873611,70050.0%33.3%
16.67%63.277611,29020.0%0.0%
0.00%55.669012,1910.0%0.0%
40.00%51.687911,6200.0%66.7%
60.00%51.567310,11250.0%66.7%
40.00%51.941710,17150.0%0.0%
20.00%54.297211,8580.0%33.3%
60.00%50.995610,252100.0%33.3%

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Olaf vs Illaoi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Olaf do against Illaoi in League of Legends?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Illaoi matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Illaoi's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Olaf do against Illaoi in the early game?

In the early game, Olaf has the advantage against Illaoi with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. 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 Illaoi in the late game?

In the late game, Olaf takes over the Olaf vs Illaoi matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. Olaf scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Olaf vs Illaoi matchup?

Olaf wins the matchup against Illaoi with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Olaf is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Olaf build against Illaoi?

The best Olaf build against Illaoi includes Stridebreaker, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Illaoi?

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

Does Olaf counter Illaoi?

Yes, Olaf has a favorable matchup against Illaoi with a 66.7% win rate. Olaf strongly counters Illaoi in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Olaf against Illaoi?

When playing Olaf against Illaoi, 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.