Olaf - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Olafvs Ivern

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Olaf vs Ivern is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ivern wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Olaf based on 5 games. Olaf wins the early laning phase while Ivern scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Olaf build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Olaf vs Ivern 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
Ivern - 40.0% win rateIvern(40.0%)
Olaf - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Olaf
40.0% WR
VS
Ivern vs Olaf matchup - 60.0% win rate
Ivern
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Olaf vs Ivern Matchup?

Ivern wins the Olaf vs Ivern matchup
Winner
Ivern
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
2.5
CS / min
1.7
576
DMG / min
407
9,251
Gold / game
8,111
615
Heal / min
169
1,521
DMG Mitigated / min
434
0.4
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Olaf vs Ivern Matchup Summary

The Olaf vs Ivern matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ivern wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Olaf's 40.0%, giving Ivern a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Olaf controls the early laning stage, but Ivern outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Olaf needs to press advantages before Ivern reaches their power spikes, while Ivern should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Olaf leads by 1,533 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ivern 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 Ivern 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 Ivern Laning Phase Breakdown

Olaf wins the laning phase against Ivern in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.5Olaf
1.7Ivern
Olaf significantly out-farms Ivern by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 12 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Olaf a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Ivern players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
576Olaf
407Ivern
Olaf heavily out-damages Ivern by 170 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ivern should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Olaf's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,251Olaf
8,111Ivern
Olaf generates a commanding 1,140 more gold per game than Ivern. This substantial economic advantage means Olaf consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ivern should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Olaf
1.3Ivern
Ivern brings significantly more crowd control than Olaf, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ivern far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Olaf should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
2,136Olaf
604Ivern
Olaf vastly out-sustains Ivern, healing and mitigating 1,533 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Olaf can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ivern is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ivern, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Olaf Build Against Ivern

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Ivern, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Ivern are Stridebreaker, Death's Dance and Experimental Hexplate. 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 Ivern matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Olaf
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Olaf early game win rateOlaf50.0%
Ivern early game win rateIvern50.0%
Late Game
Ivern
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Olaf late game win rateOlaf33.3%
Ivern late game win rateIvern66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Olaf and Ivern, with Olaf holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Ivern is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Olaf. Extended games heavily favor Ivern, 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 Ivern 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 Ivern

Precision rune tree - Olaf primary runes vs IvernPrecision
Conqueror - best Olaf rune vs IvernTriumph - best Olaf rune vs IvernLegend: Alacrity - best Olaf rune vs IvernLast Stand - best Olaf rune vs Ivern
Inspiration rune tree - Olaf secondary runes vs IvernInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Olaf rune vs IvernMagical Footwear - best Olaf rune vs Ivern
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Olaf the best tools to compete against Ivern 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 Ivern - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Olaf do against Ivern in League of Legends?

Ivern wins the Olaf vs Ivern matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Olaf's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Olaf do against Ivern in the early game?

In the early game, Olaf has the advantage against Ivern with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Ivern in the late game?

In the late game, Ivern takes over the Olaf vs Ivern matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Ivern scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Olaf vs Ivern matchup?

Ivern wins the matchup against Olaf with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ivern is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Olaf build against Ivern?

The best Olaf build against Ivern includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Experimental Hexplate with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Olaf runes against Ivern?

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

Does Olaf counter Ivern?

No, Olaf struggles against Ivern with only a 40.0% win rate. Ivern has the advantage in this matchup. Olaf players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ivern's lead.

How do I play Olaf against Ivern?

When playing Olaf against Ivern, play cautiously and avoid Ivern's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Ivern has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.