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

Olafvs Kennen

SFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Olaf vs Kennen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Olaf wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Kennen based on 9 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 Kennen 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
Kennen - 66.7% win rateKennen(66.7%)
Olaf - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Olaf
66.7% WR
VS
Kennen vs Olaf matchup - 33.3% win rate
Kennen
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Olaf vs Kennen Matchup?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Kennen matchup
Winner
Olaf
Matches: 9
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.6
CS / min
5.9
839
DMG / min
823
14,968
Gold / game
12,477
479
Heal / min
148
1,453
DMG Mitigated / min
606
0.5
CC / min
0.7
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Olaf vs Kennen Matchup Summary

The Olaf vs Kennen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Olaf wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kennen'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 Kennen 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 1,178 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Olaf players can confidently pick into Kennen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kennen 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 Kennen Laning Phase Breakdown

Olaf wins the laning phase against Kennen in League of Legends

Olaf is favored during the laning phase against Kennen, 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
6.6Olaf
5.9Kennen
Olaf edges out Kennen by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Olaf.
Damage
839Olaf
823Kennen
Damage output is virtually even between Olaf and Kennen, with only 16 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
14,968Olaf
12,477Kennen
Olaf generates a commanding 2,491 more gold per game than Kennen. This substantial economic advantage means Olaf consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kennen should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Olaf
0.7Kennen
Both Olaf and Kennen provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,932Olaf
754Kennen
Olaf vastly out-sustains Kennen, healing and mitigating 1,178 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Olaf can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kennen is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kennen, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Olaf Build Against Kennen

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Kennen, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Kennen 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 Kennen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Olaf vs Kennen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Olaf
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Olaf early game win rateOlaf100.0%
Kennen early game win rateKennen0.0%
Late Game
Olaf
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Olaf late game win rateOlaf57.1%
Kennen late game win rateKennen42.9%

Olaf dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kennen. 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Kennen. 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. Kennen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Olaf Runes Against Kennen

Precision rune tree - Olaf primary runes vs KennenPrecision
Conqueror - best Olaf rune vs KennenTriumph - best Olaf rune vs KennenLegend: Alacrity - best Olaf rune vs KennenLast Stand - best Olaf rune vs Kennen
Inspiration rune tree - Olaf secondary runes vs KennenInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Olaf rune vs KennenMagical Footwear - best Olaf rune vs Kennen
100.0% WR

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


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 Kennen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Olaf do against Kennen in League of Legends?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Kennen matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kennen's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Olaf do against Kennen in the early game?

In the early game, Olaf has the advantage against Kennen with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Kennen in the late game?

In the late game, Olaf takes over the Olaf vs Kennen matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Olaf scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Olaf vs Kennen matchup?

Olaf wins the matchup against Kennen with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Olaf is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Olaf build against Kennen?

The best Olaf build against Kennen includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Experimental Hexplate 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 Kennen?

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

Does Olaf counter Kennen?

Yes, Olaf has a favorable matchup against Kennen with a 66.7% win rate. Olaf strongly counters Kennen in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Olaf against Kennen?

When playing Olaf against Kennen, 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.