Olafvs Maokai
Olaf vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Maokai wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Olaf based on 5 games. Maokai 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 Maokai 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.
Who Wins the Olaf vs Maokai Matchup?
Olaf vs Maokai Matchup Summary
The Olaf vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Olaf's 40.0%, giving Maokai a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Maokai controls the early laning stage, but Olaf outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Maokai 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 crowd control, where Maokai leads by 1.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai 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 Maokai 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 Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown
Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Olaf, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Maokai holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Olaf Build Against Maokai
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Maokai are Stridebreaker, Death's Dance and Force of Nature. 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 Maokai. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Olaf vs Maokai matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Maokai100.0%Olaf66.7%Maokai33.3%Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Olaf. This lopsided early game means Maokai 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 Maokai. 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: Maokai 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 Maokai
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Olaf the best tools to compete against Maokai in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Olaf matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.58% | 33 | 5.9 | 797 | 11,512 | 62.5% | 52.9% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 6.5 | 897 | 14,954 | 71.4% | 47.1% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.1 | 837 | 11,722 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 77.78% | 18 | 6.5 | 1,027 | 12,648 | 62.5% | 90.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.9 | 751 | 11,210 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 5.4 | 775 | 13,077 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.0 | 961 | 13,198 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.2 | 595 | 10,393 | 70.0% | 0.0% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 6.6 | 621 | 10,805 | 30.0% | 14.3% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 1.3 | 785 | 14,105 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 4.9 | 797 | 11,493 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 7.3 | 1,032 | 11,144 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.2 | 814 | 10,556 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.6 | 696 | 12,692 | 83.3% | 28.6% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.0 | 617 | 11,955 | 62.5% | 0.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.8 | 1,037 | 12,434 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 742 | 14,410 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 4.9 | 810 | 11,014 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.7 | 901 | 11,800 | 40.0% | 28.6% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 3.8 | 786 | 12,525 | 85.7% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.8 | 631 | 12,857 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 3.3 | 794 | 14,415 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.3 | 1,041 | 9,740 | 80.0% | 16.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.3 | 749 | 11,153 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.3 | 794 | 13,961 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 3.7 | 804 | 11,439 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 939 | 16,626 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 941 | 11,837 | 71.4% | 0.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 7.1 | 619 | 9,592 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 809 | 12,852 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.7 | 1,040 | 14,953 | 50.0% | 85.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.3 | 728 | 13,816 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 996 | 12,813 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 867 | 11,268 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.8 | 1,155 | 13,058 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 694 | 12,840 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.5 | 1,133 | 15,404 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.1 | 1,034 | 15,015 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.5 | 726 | 10,980 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.6 | 883 | 13,954 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.0 | 1,317 | 13,031 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.5 | 911 | 12,761 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.8 | 654 | 12,105 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.6 | 565 | 12,636 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.1 | 585 | 11,317 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.9 | 968 | 12,098 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.7 | 1,094 | 11,619 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.4 | 774 | 13,633 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 719 | 13,592 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.2 | 786 | 13,162 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 1,086 | 12,522 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 8.0 | 822 | 12,124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 921 | 15,693 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 508 | 11,905 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 817 | 10,608 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 597 | 12,295 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 650 | 11,194 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
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Olaf vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Olaf do against Maokai in League of Legends?
Maokai wins the Olaf vs Maokai matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Olaf's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Olaf do against Maokai in the early game?
In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Olaf with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Maokai players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Olaf do against Maokai in the late game?
In the late game, Olaf takes over the Olaf vs Maokai 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 Maokai matchup?
Maokai wins the matchup against Olaf with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Olaf build against Maokai?
The best Olaf build against Maokai includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Force of Nature 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 Maokai?
The best Olaf runes against Maokai use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Olaf vs Maokai matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Olaf counter Maokai?
No, Olaf struggles against Maokai with only a 40.0% win rate. Maokai has the advantage in this matchup. Olaf players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Maokai's lead.
How do I play Olaf against Maokai?
When playing Olaf against Maokai, play cautiously and avoid Maokai's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Maokai in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.