Olafvs Kindred
Olaf vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Olaf wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kindred based on 5 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 Kindred 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.
Kindred(60.0%)Who Wins the Olaf vs Kindred Matchup?
Olaf vs Kindred Matchup Summary
The Olaf vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Olaf wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, giving Olaf a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Olaf dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kindred 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 1,212 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Olaf players can confidently pick into Kindred and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kindred 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 Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown
Olaf is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Olaf holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Olaf Build Against Kindred
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Kindred 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kindred. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Olaf vs Kindred matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Olaf50.0%Kindred50.0%Olaf66.7%Kindred33.3%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Olaf and Kindred, 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.
Olaf is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Kindred. 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. Kindred players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Olaf Runes Against Kindred
Precision
Inspiration
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Olaf to press their advantage against Kindred, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62.62% | 107 | 6.5 | 982 | 12,984 | 63.8% | 61.7% | |
| 42.50% | 80 | 6.6 | 869 | 12,164 | 55.6% | 31.8% | |
| 45.83% | 48 | 6.1 | 845 | 12,833 | 31.6% | 55.2% | |
| 58.33% | 48 | 7.0 | 1,067 | 12,861 | 72.0% | 43.5% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 6.6 | 848 | 11,672 | 40.9% | 52.2% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 7.0 | 1,078 | 12,787 | 58.8% | 45.5% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 6.2 | 815 | 11,475 | 63.2% | 40.0% | |
| 41.03% | 39 | 6.2 | 844 | 10,492 | 34.6% | 53.9% | |
| 40.54% | 37 | 6.5 | 965 | 13,248 | 29.4% | 50.0% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 6.7 | 877 | 14,070 | 46.1% | 45.8% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 5.5 | 1,114 | 12,267 | 43.8% | 55.0% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 6.5 | 1,070 | 12,368 | 50.0% | 52.6% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 7.1 | 895 | 11,966 | 47.6% | 57.1% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 3.7 | 892 | 13,810 | 40.0% | 47.4% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 5.4 | 909 | 12,092 | 45.0% | 69.2% | |
| 36.36% | 33 | 6.5 | 782 | 10,502 | 36.8% | 35.7% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 5.9 | 899 | 12,742 | 69.2% | 42.1% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.5 | 933 | 14,040 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 5.6 | 812 | 11,771 | 56.3% | 53.9% | |
| 35.71% | 28 | 6.8 | 851 | 13,630 | 50.0% | 27.8% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 6.4 | 1,104 | 14,545 | 20.0% | 38.1% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 7.1 | 958 | 10,312 | 64.3% | 45.5% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 6.2 | 896 | 13,187 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 6.2 | 767 | 11,318 | 36.4% | 33.3% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 6.5 | 916 | 11,638 | 69.2% | 55.6% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 6.5 | 1,032 | 12,459 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 5.1 | 748 | 10,587 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 6.9 | 961 | 13,325 | 57.1% | 78.6% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 2.4 | 781 | 11,836 | 45.5% | 55.6% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 7.5 | 894 | 12,334 | 33.3% | 36.4% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 2.0 | 805 | 14,202 | 28.6% | 58.3% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 6.9 | 915 | 11,897 | 20.0% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.2 | 902 | 12,511 | 44.4% | 55.6% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 6.3 | 802 | 12,082 | 28.6% | 54.5% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 4.9 | 931 | 14,498 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 6.3 | 853 | 10,668 | 25.0% | 44.4% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.7 | 870 | 13,597 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 7.0 | 872 | 11,757 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 5.7 | 974 | 14,343 | 71.4% | 12.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.7 | 805 | 11,865 | 0.0% | 55.6% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.6 | 813 | 15,320 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 3.8 | 754 | 11,649 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 6.0 | 784 | 12,461 | 16.7% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 5.2 | 810 | 11,538 | 72.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.6 | 984 | 14,197 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.3 | 669 | 10,730 | 55.6% | 40.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.2 | 1,056 | 14,483 | 57.1% | 71.4% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.3 | 801 | 10,715 | 28.6% | 83.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 2.0 | 571 | 11,003 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 7.8 | 901 | 13,787 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 5.4 | 810 | 12,276 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.2 | 963 | 10,648 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.6 | 711 | 13,586 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 677 | 10,217 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 802 | 14,406 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 908 | 11,020 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 752 | 11,996 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.6 | 885 | 10,979 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.6 | 839 | 14,968 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.1 | 653 | 12,655 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 793 | 11,525 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 803 | 13,720 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.2 | 744 | 11,305 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.0 | 755 | 11,403 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.7 | 770 | 14,631 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.7 | 1,216 | 14,845 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.3 | 1,133 | 14,974 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.7 | 972 | 13,879 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 7.7 | 972 | 11,480 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.9 | 1,014 | 15,864 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.9 | 739 | 11,681 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 982 | 12,579 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 624 | 12,680 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 959 | 12,935 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 584 | 10,552 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 576 | 9,251 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 862 | 17,877 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 1,024 | 15,885 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 980 | 15,699 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
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Olaf vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Olaf do against Kindred in League of Legends?
Olaf wins the Olaf vs Kindred matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred'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 Kindred in the early game?
In the early game, Olaf has the advantage against Kindred 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 Kindred in the late game?
In the late game, Olaf takes over the Olaf vs Kindred 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 Kindred matchup?
Olaf wins the matchup against Kindred with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Olaf is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Olaf build against Kindred?
The best Olaf build against Kindred includes Stridebreaker, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Kindred?
The best Olaf runes against Kindred use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Olaf vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Olaf counter Kindred?
Yes, Olaf has a favorable matchup against Kindred with a 60.0% win rate. Olaf strongly counters Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Olaf against Kindred?
When playing Olaf against Kindred, 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.