Olaf - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Olafvs Ivern

BFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Olaf vs Ivern is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Olaf wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Ivern based on 10 games. Ivern 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 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 - 50.0% win rateIvern(50.0%)
Olaf - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Olaf
50.0% WR
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Ivern vs Olaf matchup - 50.0% win rate
Ivern
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Olaf vs Ivern Matchup?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Ivern matchup
Winner
Olaf
Matches: 10
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
2.9
CS / min
1.9
797
DMG / min
400
14,377
Gold / game
10,953
664
Heal / min
163
1,446
DMG Mitigated / min
551
0.5
CC / min
1.5
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Olaf vs Ivern Matchup Summary

The Olaf vs Ivern matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Olaf wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Ivern's 50.0%, giving Olaf a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ivern controls the early laning stage, but Olaf outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ivern 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 1,397 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Olaf has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Ivern's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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
2.9Olaf
1.9Ivern
Olaf significantly out-farms Ivern by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 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
797Olaf
400Ivern
Olaf heavily out-damages Ivern by 397 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
14,377Olaf
10,953Ivern
Olaf generates a commanding 3,425 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
0.5Olaf
1.5Ivern
Ivern brings significantly more crowd control than Olaf, with 1.0 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
2,110Olaf
714Ivern
Olaf vastly out-sustains Ivern, healing and mitigating 1,397 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

Boots of Swiftness 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 Maw of Malmortius. 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 Ivern. 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
Ivern
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Olaf early game win rateOlaf25.0%
Ivern early game win rateIvern75.0%
Late Game
Olaf
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Olaf late game win rateOlaf66.7%
Ivern late game win rateIvern33.3%

Ivern dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Olaf. This lopsided early game means Ivern 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Ivern. 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: Ivern 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 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 primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Olaf maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Ivern.


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
55.11%1766.393612,75661.3%50.5%
54.86%1756.384512,92461.3%49.5%
46.55%1166.586711,97548.0%45.5%
53.54%996.482611,57648.9%57.4%
54.84%936.081412,11953.9%55.6%
42.50%806.385710,89434.3%48.9%
54.67%756.884711,61659.5%50.0%
44.29%706.281512,51636.4%47.9%
57.35%686.599112,55562.1%53.9%
41.79%676.289111,47841.0%42.9%
48.48%666.783111,40948.5%48.5%
46.97%666.81,23112,65357.1%39.5%
52.31%656.798112,09837.9%63.9%
54.10%616.797712,62163.3%45.2%
55.74%616.796212,68241.7%64.9%
46.67%606.991612,48554.2%41.7%
64.41%596.078510,82863.9%65.2%
58.62%587.085013,42969.2%50.0%
42.11%576.778111,85748.0%37.5%
56.36%556.41,08312,43150.0%61.3%
51.06%476.794113,23156.3%48.4%
66.67%455.01,10413,70672.7%60.9%
60.00%456.394012,77555.6%63.0%
44.44%456.285311,35245.5%43.5%
57.14%426.21,05814,10663.2%52.2%
46.34%416.188811,26841.7%52.9%
32.50%406.778311,64739.1%23.5%
48.72%396.081111,44439.1%62.5%
53.85%396.51,05012,55547.1%59.1%
58.97%396.592311,63362.5%53.3%
41.67%366.398212,75158.3%33.3%
45.45%333.667112,73450.0%42.9%
43.75%326.583911,92938.5%47.4%
31.25%326.477910,89138.9%21.4%
64.52%315.490712,07265.0%63.6%
54.84%313.985612,03231.3%80.0%
54.84%317.081213,45558.3%52.6%
41.38%292.589614,03436.4%44.4%
60.71%282.783113,68062.5%58.3%
64.29%286.489011,78166.7%61.5%
57.69%263.078112,31866.7%52.9%
34.62%266.678812,16512.5%44.4%
48.00%256.579212,44866.7%37.5%
33.33%246.798614,13142.9%29.4%
50.00%246.693713,92683.3%38.9%
68.18%225.894813,37170.0%66.7%
76.19%211.775212,90581.8%70.0%
61.90%216.491513,99333.3%66.7%
57.14%216.481712,05366.7%44.4%
76.19%216.080811,24470.6%100.0%
52.63%196.185512,14050.0%54.5%
57.89%196.676510,35970.0%44.4%
50.00%187.11,12311,33133.3%66.7%
38.89%186.079613,17050.0%33.3%
50.00%181.785915,21040.0%53.9%
52.94%175.183912,79850.0%54.5%
35.29%170.974811,24133.3%37.5%
56.25%163.593110,13470.0%33.3%
60.00%153.077714,09475.0%54.5%
71.43%142.590613,72771.4%71.4%
35.71%141.067011,84020.0%44.4%
76.92%136.692712,70680.0%75.0%
54.55%111.969210,52740.0%66.7%
45.45%113.981713,23350.0%40.0%
45.45%112.470911,76950.0%33.3%
54.55%115.395613,739100.0%50.0%
45.45%113.877013,07142.9%50.0%
63.64%116.095312,56775.0%57.1%
54.55%110.973311,52966.7%40.0%
72.73%116.881511,975100.0%57.1%
40.00%103.178010,19857.1%0.0%
70.00%105.986113,30650.0%83.3%
50.00%102.979714,37725.0%66.7%
70.00%101.482213,34540.0%100.0%
55.56%92.050211,099100.0%33.3%
77.78%92.674211,07566.7%100.0%
55.56%95.689813,89750.0%60.0%
44.44%94.488314,030100.0%37.5%
75.00%85.87306,79683.3%50.0%
75.00%80.74759,59875.0%0.0%
42.86%75.17868,77125.0%66.7%
42.86%76.91,12314,86466.7%25.0%
14.29%75.670212,65933.3%0.0%
42.86%71.760612,8780.0%75.0%
42.86%75.06239,05650.0%0.0%
71.43%77.01,02414,49460.0%100.0%
42.86%72.582312,03325.0%66.7%
71.43%72.482710,42650.0%100.0%
50.00%66.389213,92466.7%33.3%
66.67%66.886011,27966.7%66.7%
50.00%62.898013,57466.7%33.3%
66.67%66.479411,69650.0%100.0%
60.00%55.71,15412,476100.0%33.3%
60.00%55.477913,406100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.597313,95550.0%66.7%
80.00%56.078210,20775.0%100.0%
20.00%54.57389,11025.0%0.0%
60.00%50.989115,5990.0%60.0%
40.00%52.583412,25233.3%50.0%
0.00%54.664310,6480.0%0.0%

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Olaf vs Ivern - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Olaf do against Ivern in League of Legends?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Ivern matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Ivern's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Olaf do against Ivern in the early game?

In the early game, Ivern has the advantage against Olaf with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Ivern 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, Olaf takes over the Olaf vs Ivern matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Olaf scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Olaf vs Ivern matchup?

Olaf wins the matchup against Ivern with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Olaf is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Olaf build against Ivern?

The best Olaf build against Ivern includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Maw of Malmortius with Boots of Swiftness. 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 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?

Yes, Olaf has a favorable matchup against Ivern with a 50.0% win rate. Olaf slightly edges out Ivern in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Olaf against Ivern?

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