Olaf - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Olafvs Kindred

CFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches677,761
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Olaf vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kindred wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Olaf based on 6 games. Kindred 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.

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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 - 16.7% win rate in this matchup
Olaf
16.7% WR
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Kindred vs Olaf matchup - 83.3% win rate
Kindred
83.3% WR

Who Wins the Olaf vs Kindred Matchup?

Kindred wins the Olaf vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 6
16.7%
Win Rate
83.3%
0.8
CS / min
0.7
496
DMG / min
857
7,824
Gold / game
10,250
466
Heal / min
557
993
DMG Mitigated / min
521
0.4
CC / min
0.4
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Olaf vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Olaf vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Olaf's 16.7%, giving Kindred a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Kindred dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Olaf players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Kindred leads by 360 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred 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 Kindred 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 Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Olaf in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.8Olaf
0.7Kindred
Olaf and Kindred farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
496Olaf
857Kindred
Kindred heavily out-damages Olaf by 360 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 Kindred's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
7,824Olaf
10,250Kindred
Kindred generates a commanding 2,425 more gold per game than Olaf. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Olaf should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Olaf
0.4Kindred
Both Olaf and Kindred provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,459Olaf
1,078Kindred
Olaf vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 381 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Olaf can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kindred is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kindred, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Olaf Build Against Kindred

Gluttonous Greaves 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 Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Ravenous Hydra. 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 Kindred matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Olaf early game win rateOlaf25.0%
Kindred early game win rateKindred75.0%
Late Game
Kindred
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Olaf late game win rateOlaf0.0%
Kindred late game win rateKindred100.0%

Kindred 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 Kindred can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kindred is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Olaf. Extended games heavily favor Kindred, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Kindred holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Olaf 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 rune tree - Olaf primary runes vs KindredPrecision
Conqueror - best Olaf rune vs KindredTriumph - best Olaf rune vs KindredLegend: Alacrity - best Olaf rune vs KindredLast Stand - best Olaf rune vs Kindred
Inspiration rune tree - Olaf secondary runes vs KindredInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Olaf rune vs KindredMagical Footwear - best Olaf rune vs Kindred
33.3% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Olaf the best tools to compete against Kindred in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Olaf matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.77%1306.382812,85649.0%51.9%
59.46%1116.395813,47358.5%60.0%
46.67%756.390411,86238.2%53.7%
46.38%696.688312,27840.7%50.0%
50.85%596.178111,79642.3%57.6%
44.44%546.61,19710,82441.9%47.8%
54.00%506.382911,50155.2%52.4%
40.00%506.478811,09134.6%45.8%
41.67%486.098013,01642.1%41.4%
41.30%466.285912,09450.0%34.6%
40.00%456.31,15313,82841.2%39.3%
51.16%436.092311,02340.7%68.8%
52.38%427.289311,90554.2%50.0%
51.22%416.694012,36040.9%63.2%
42.50%406.385311,87233.3%52.6%
39.47%386.486013,07242.9%37.5%
42.11%386.589010,34350.0%25.0%
31.58%386.075511,16823.1%36.0%
54.05%374.188812,54443.8%61.9%
61.11%366.688510,98064.7%57.9%
47.06%346.391911,74550.0%44.4%
51.52%336.685613,39446.1%55.0%
43.75%326.31,00111,71057.1%33.3%
70.97%314.61,16715,35763.6%75.0%
40.00%307.689712,88840.0%40.0%
43.33%306.18509,37155.6%25.0%
40.74%276.691912,67057.1%35.0%
59.26%275.777012,38841.7%73.3%
55.56%276.898112,60457.1%53.9%
62.96%276.51,01913,99557.1%65.0%
40.74%276.289213,29241.7%40.0%
52.00%252.380713,48060.0%46.7%
54.17%246.292211,80853.9%54.5%
54.17%241.986711,59650.0%60.0%
56.52%235.960010,48150.0%63.6%
54.55%221.366012,39145.5%63.6%
45.45%226.881712,91650.0%42.9%
50.00%202.175011,36240.0%60.0%
55.00%205.081512,03355.6%54.5%
70.00%206.787212,13160.0%80.0%
47.37%196.173511,68145.5%50.0%
57.89%191.481515,07180.0%50.0%
42.11%196.598412,30144.4%40.0%
52.63%196.984513,15557.1%50.0%
63.16%192.890710,90654.5%75.0%
68.42%194.686314,02862.5%72.7%
55.56%186.180112,69160.0%53.9%
55.56%186.384211,88875.0%40.0%
52.94%176.581111,75361.5%25.0%
41.18%176.47969,73040.0%42.9%
75.00%162.976813,57457.1%88.9%
68.75%161.368712,48262.5%75.0%
75.00%166.890412,13281.8%60.0%
53.33%156.286810,22355.6%50.0%
35.71%146.19659,96433.3%40.0%
64.29%147.178211,16987.5%33.3%
57.14%146.882812,97975.0%50.0%
58.33%122.083115,17075.0%50.0%
45.45%116.771311,93133.3%50.0%
45.45%114.890913,01925.0%57.1%
72.73%117.01,06616,939100.0%50.0%
36.36%113.590014,16025.0%42.9%
18.18%111.261912,71216.7%20.0%
70.00%106.81,18213,08775.0%66.7%
40.00%104.585614,422100.0%25.0%
30.00%103.31,16014,39125.0%33.3%
30.00%101.156811,42942.9%0.0%
40.00%101.280614,32925.0%50.0%
57.14%71.466310,75975.0%33.3%
50.00%62.583911,21833.3%66.7%
83.33%65.996413,217100.0%75.0%
16.67%60.84967,82425.0%0.0%
50.00%67.891715,34266.7%33.3%
83.33%62.188714,9790.0%83.3%
16.67%61.560912,8510.0%33.3%
66.67%66.593811,51060.0%100.0%
20.00%52.473212,31550.0%0.0%
20.00%55.464311,5940.0%33.3%
40.00%53.499013,959100.0%25.0%
60.00%51.51,29716,77050.0%66.7%
40.00%52.976515,09050.0%33.3%
0.00%54.05008,3490.0%0.0%
60.00%52.991615,4750.0%75.0%
40.00%56.866511,10850.0%33.3%
60.00%52.984515,947100.0%33.3%

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Olaf vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Olaf do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Olaf vs Kindred matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Olaf's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Olaf do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Olaf with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Kindred 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, Kindred takes over the Olaf vs Kindred matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Olaf vs Kindred matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Olaf with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Olaf build against Kindred?

The best Olaf build against Kindred includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Ravenous Hydra with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 33.3% win rate in the Olaf vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Olaf counter Kindred?

No, Olaf struggles against Kindred with only a 16.7% win rate. Kindred has the advantage in this matchup. Olaf players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kindred's lead.

How do I play Olaf against Kindred?

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