Olaf - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Olafvs Malphite

FFighterTank
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Olaf vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Malphite wins with a 56.9% win rate (+13.8%) over Olaf based on 60 games. Malphite 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 Malphite 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
Malphite - 43.1% win rateMalphite(43.1%)
Olaf - 43.1% win rate in this matchup
Olaf
43.1% WR
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Malphite vs Olaf matchup - 56.9% win rate
Malphite
56.9% WR

Who Wins the Olaf vs Malphite Matchup?

Malphite wins the Olaf vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 60
43.1%
Win Rate
56.9%
6.2
CS / min
6.0
785
DMG / min
753
10,976
Gold / game
10,170
520
Heal / min
122
1,292
DMG Mitigated / min
1,759
0.6
CC / min
1.0
42.4%
Early Game WR
57.6%
44.0%
Late Game WR
56.0%

Olaf vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Olaf vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 60 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 56.9% win rate compared to Olaf's 43.1%, giving Malphite a 13.8 percentage point advantage. Malphite 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 crowd control, where Malphite leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite 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 Malphite 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 Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Olaf wins the laning phase against Malphite in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.2Olaf
6.0Malphite
Olaf and Malphite 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
785Olaf
753Malphite
Olaf deals 31 more champion damage per minute than Malphite. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Malphite choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Olaf's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,976Olaf
10,170Malphite
Olaf generates a commanding 806 more gold per game than Malphite. This substantial economic advantage means Olaf consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Malphite should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Olaf
1.0Malphite
Malphite provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Olaf, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Malphite coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,813Olaf
1,881Malphite
Malphite heals and mitigates 68 more damage per minute than Olaf, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Malphite to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Olaf.

Best Olaf Build Against Malphite

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Malphite are Death's Dance, Ravenous Hydra and Fiendhunter Bolts. 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Malphite. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Olaf vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malphite
57.6%
+15.2% advantage
Olaf early game win rateOlaf42.4%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite57.6%
Late Game
Malphite
56.0%
+12.0% advantage
Olaf late game win rateOlaf44.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite56.0%

Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.6% win rate — a 15.2 percentage point lead over Olaf. This lopsided early game means Malphite can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Malphite is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.0% win rate — 12.0 points above Olaf. Extended games heavily favor Malphite, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Malphite 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 Malphite

Precision rune tree - Olaf primary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Conqueror - best Olaf rune vs MalphiteTriumph - best Olaf rune vs MalphiteLegend: Alacrity - best Olaf rune vs MalphiteLast Stand - best Olaf rune vs Malphite
Inspiration rune tree - Olaf secondary runes vs MalphiteInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Olaf rune vs MalphiteBiscuit Delivery - best Olaf rune vs Malphite
52.9% WR

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


Olaf matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.81%1686.289611,84455.8%41.5%
55.06%906.889012,49350.0%60.0%
55.29%856.584411,63255.1%55.6%
47.06%856.81,07412,36355.6%37.5%
51.90%796.176912,66468.6%38.6%
44.59%746.494712,24637.8%51.4%
58.33%726.689012,85356.4%60.6%
55.56%636.199312,48462.5%48.4%
52.38%636.31,16412,29055.6%48.1%
52.46%616.285612,29953.9%51.4%
52.46%616.878912,62348.5%57.1%
43.10%606.278510,97642.4%44.0%
46.55%586.294213,16839.1%51.4%
40.00%556.893712,27240.7%39.3%
56.36%557.193613,41446.4%66.7%
47.17%545.284711,78937.5%55.2%
48.98%496.886511,34939.3%61.9%
44.68%486.887113,11550.0%40.0%
36.17%486.492012,46437.5%34.8%
68.09%477.490613,33568.0%68.2%
36.17%476.581911,80842.3%28.6%
57.78%456.41,03811,55769.6%45.5%
33.33%456.388811,97425.0%40.0%
38.64%446.789112,75347.8%28.6%
45.95%376.589912,51841.2%50.0%
44.44%366.390613,36230.8%52.2%
50.00%366.71,15812,74552.9%47.4%
45.71%355.890413,11452.9%38.9%
45.45%355.878812,15250.0%42.1%
42.42%336.996412,37741.2%43.8%
61.29%326.679612,74773.3%50.0%
46.88%327.088912,84746.7%47.1%
53.57%282.486012,84346.7%61.5%
38.46%266.078912,40937.5%38.9%
38.46%266.786513,59327.3%46.7%
60.00%253.81,06813,88660.0%60.0%
33.33%256.275011,55550.0%16.7%
66.67%254.684612,26062.5%75.0%
70.83%243.576512,63169.2%72.7%
43.48%232.168512,30358.3%27.3%
39.13%236.581912,07936.4%41.7%
60.87%236.282312,40472.7%50.0%
60.87%237.191214,52350.0%66.7%
57.89%206.287113,36250.0%63.6%
52.63%196.186910,91350.0%57.1%
72.22%183.61,06014,63675.0%70.0%
66.67%186.584912,56157.1%72.7%
11.76%172.574511,96225.0%0.0%
58.82%174.772011,79666.7%50.0%
12.50%166.493910,0548.3%25.0%
25.00%163.068112,18620.0%33.3%
37.50%161.270512,17942.9%33.3%
46.67%152.876712,12042.9%50.0%
60.00%156.385015,17740.0%70.0%
53.33%156.573512,21842.9%62.5%
40.00%156.894714,87342.9%37.5%
21.43%146.478010,86437.5%0.0%
71.43%144.31,03615,344100.0%60.0%
50.00%141.481013,22380.0%33.3%
53.85%136.599112,61183.3%28.6%
53.85%134.082613,65660.0%50.0%
83.33%126.479513,19475.0%87.5%
75.00%121.485215,19033.3%88.9%
41.67%122.780413,28940.0%42.9%
54.55%116.284211,04050.0%60.0%
36.36%115.580711,14628.6%50.0%
63.64%112.975912,29350.0%80.0%
54.55%113.287013,17850.0%60.0%
55.56%102.785713,61050.0%60.0%
44.44%93.585111,39120.0%75.0%
11.11%92.588113,2540.0%14.3%
44.44%92.087814,93360.0%25.0%
44.44%91.178711,23033.3%66.7%
50.00%86.199614,65966.7%40.0%
50.00%86.674611,05440.0%66.7%
14.29%71.989310,60716.7%0.0%
71.43%72.298513,91060.0%100.0%
71.43%73.176114,20175.0%66.7%
57.14%73.61,03816,3610.0%66.7%
28.57%71.667611,09920.0%50.0%
33.33%61.780615,4000.0%40.0%
50.00%67.11,02614,7790.0%50.0%
16.67%66.275610,18933.3%0.0%
33.33%65.697511,1700.0%50.0%
40.00%56.664511,8170.0%66.7%
20.00%51.079414,8530.0%25.0%
40.00%53.76159,65233.3%50.0%
60.00%57.591112,86850.0%100.0%
60.00%53.378012,8400.0%100.0%
40.00%57.31,07116,2900.0%50.0%
20.00%51.144410,04125.0%0.0%
40.00%51.06058,13240.0%0.0%
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Olaf vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Olaf do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Olaf vs Malphite matchup with a 56.9% win rate compared to Olaf's 43.1%, a 13.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 60 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Olaf do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Olaf with a 57.6% win rate versus 42.4%. Malphite players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Olaf do against Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Malphite takes over the Olaf vs Malphite matchup with a 56.0% win rate compared to 44.0%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Olaf vs Malphite matchup?

Malphite wins the matchup against Olaf with a 56.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 13.8 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 60 games analyzed.

What is the best Olaf build against Malphite?

The best Olaf build against Malphite includes Death's Dance, Ravenous Hydra, Fiendhunter Bolts with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Malphite?

The best Olaf runes against Malphite use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 52.9% win rate in the Olaf vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Olaf counter Malphite?

No, Olaf struggles against Malphite with only a 43.1% win rate. Malphite has the advantage in this matchup. Olaf players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malphite's lead.

How do I play Olaf against Malphite?

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