Olaf - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Olafvs Master Yi

BFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches3,013,751
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 30, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Olaf vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Olaf wins with a 54.0% win rate (+8.1%) over Master Yi based on 37 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 Master Yi 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 - 54.0% win rate in this matchup
Olaf
54.0% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Olaf matchup - 46.0% win rate
Master Yi
46.0% WR

Who Wins the Olaf vs Master Yi Matchup?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Olaf
Matches: 37
54.0%
Win Rate
46.0%
3.4
CS / min
3.2
801
DMG / min
925
12,999
Gold / game
13,253
710
Heal / min
357
1,437
DMG Mitigated / min
809
0.3
CC / min
0.1
56.3%
Early Game WR
43.8%
52.4%
Late Game WR
47.6%

Olaf vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Olaf vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 37 recent matches analyzed, Olaf wins with a 54.0% win rate compared to Master Yi's 46.0%, giving Olaf a 8.1 percentage point advantage. Olaf dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Master Yi 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 Olaf leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Olaf players can confidently pick into Master Yi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Master Yi 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 Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

Olaf wins the laning phase against Master Yi in League of Legends

Olaf is favored during the laning phase against Master Yi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Olaf holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
3.4Olaf
3.2Master Yi
Olaf and Master Yi 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
801Olaf
925Master Yi
Master Yi heavily out-damages Olaf by 124 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 Master Yi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,999Olaf
13,253Master Yi
Olaf and Master Yi generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 255 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Olaf
0.1Master Yi
Both Olaf and Master Yi 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
2,147Olaf
1,166Master Yi
Olaf vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 981 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Olaf can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Master Yi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Master Yi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Olaf Build Against Master Yi

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Master Yi 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 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Master Yi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Olaf vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Olaf
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Olaf early game win rateOlaf56.3%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi43.8%
Late Game
Olaf
52.4%
+4.8% advantage
Olaf late game win rateOlaf52.4%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi47.6%

Olaf dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.3% win rate — a 12.5 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Olaf can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Olaf takes over with a 52.4% win rate, leading Master Yi by 4.8 percentage points. Olaf scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

Olaf holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Master Yi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Olaf Runes Against Master Yi

Precision rune tree - Olaf primary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Conqueror - best Olaf rune vs Master YiTriumph - best Olaf rune vs Master YiLegend: Alacrity - best Olaf rune vs Master YiLast Stand - best Olaf rune vs Master Yi
Resolve rune tree - Olaf secondary runes vs Master YiResolve
Bone Plating - best Olaf rune vs Master YiRevitalize - best Olaf rune vs Master Yi
100.0% WR

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


Olaf matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.06%1986.583812,99864.5%50.8%
50.60%1686.391512,33154.0%47.9%
45.45%1436.789111,75346.0%45.0%
51.06%946.276010,79849.0%53.3%
42.17%835.978111,14139.5%45.0%
41.56%776.267710,67436.8%46.1%
40.54%746.086611,05141.0%40.0%
54.29%706.198311,72756.3%52.6%
44.93%696.588111,57340.5%50.0%
40.30%676.287511,04031.3%48.6%
40.91%666.689612,91038.7%42.9%
45.45%666.280911,35942.4%48.5%
48.44%646.31,19511,73251.6%45.5%
52.38%636.584711,73053.1%51.6%
56.90%586.997213,76754.5%58.3%
51.79%566.61,01012,60061.9%45.7%
53.57%566.395611,90261.5%46.7%
55.36%566.386512,96171.4%45.7%
51.85%546.489413,15147.6%54.5%
36.54%526.893112,12235.0%37.5%
40.00%505.275811,47234.6%45.8%
40.82%496.186111,59038.1%42.9%
40.43%476.586710,65034.5%50.0%
46.67%457.394113,33557.9%38.5%
47.50%405.978510,95050.0%46.1%
70.00%406.895012,76373.7%66.7%
42.11%386.699511,27228.6%58.8%
51.35%376.21,07511,83052.9%50.0%
54.05%373.480112,99956.3%52.4%
52.78%363.687613,86958.3%50.0%
51.43%356.391412,36828.6%66.7%
41.18%343.080111,95052.9%29.4%
55.88%346.985412,76763.2%46.7%
54.55%336.391312,50523.1%75.0%
56.25%324.51,01813,48046.7%64.7%
43.75%325.765211,44942.9%44.4%
48.39%315.893212,23957.1%41.2%
29.03%317.099212,35028.6%29.4%
48.28%295.368711,43264.3%33.3%
62.07%296.391413,18081.8%50.0%
37.93%296.577111,94527.3%44.4%
53.57%286.596313,65457.1%50.0%
60.71%286.884211,96653.3%69.2%
30.77%266.492912,93260.0%12.5%
36.00%255.968910,25730.8%41.7%
36.00%255.869411,16944.4%31.3%
36.00%256.487912,61555.6%25.0%
37.50%241.386213,16536.4%38.5%
47.83%232.568911,64646.1%50.0%
47.83%236.796614,40355.6%42.9%
56.52%236.589213,88962.5%53.3%
68.18%222.791114,47662.5%71.4%
54.55%224.287912,46355.6%53.9%
42.86%216.71,06215,29360.0%37.5%
75.00%201.390213,074100.0%66.7%
76.47%171.593812,50988.9%62.5%
25.00%166.687212,39922.2%28.6%
75.00%163.778110,98177.8%71.4%
68.75%167.095913,05587.5%50.0%
46.67%152.55809,21250.0%40.0%
38.46%131.165113,28660.0%25.0%
58.33%122.95789,82766.7%33.3%
66.67%122.081313,12166.7%66.7%
45.45%114.01,01914,72650.0%42.9%
27.27%116.481512,96420.0%33.3%
72.73%112.475114,38883.3%60.0%
45.45%112.791713,60960.0%33.3%
18.18%111.976713,30325.0%14.3%
40.00%103.693412,87328.6%66.7%
60.00%101.672113,21266.7%50.0%
60.00%101.879314,25950.0%66.7%
50.00%104.165811,18771.4%0.0%
30.00%102.288614,28025.0%33.3%
50.00%106.667711,39440.0%60.0%
33.33%96.480110,27220.0%50.0%
55.56%94.584013,07466.7%50.0%
44.44%95.393612,76250.0%42.9%
33.33%95.572811,3280.0%42.9%
55.56%95.075211,89780.0%25.0%
50.00%86.91,21515,55933.3%60.0%
87.50%84.793214,25475.0%100.0%
28.57%71.368912,6560.0%50.0%
42.86%72.666412,00325.0%66.7%
42.86%75.778312,75225.0%66.7%
57.14%73.577010,94360.0%50.0%
57.14%71.263412,43133.3%75.0%
57.14%73.46288,77766.7%50.0%
50.00%64.775612,74550.0%50.0%
66.67%64.974711,11475.0%50.0%
33.33%63.263912,549100.0%20.0%
66.67%61.481213,418100.0%50.0%
83.33%61.966211,122100.0%66.7%
20.00%54.04428,16233.3%0.0%
60.00%53.255911,3920.0%60.0%
20.00%52.071010,2510.0%50.0%
60.00%52.95807,97633.3%100.0%
40.00%51.162111,11333.3%50.0%
80.00%55.184515,6590.0%80.0%
60.00%55.991412,04975.0%0.0%
40.00%55.181012,4040.0%50.0%
60.00%52.97868,91175.0%0.0%

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Olaf vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Olaf do against Master Yi in League of Legends?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Master Yi matchup with a 54.0% win rate compared to Master Yi's 46.0%, a 8.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 37 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Olaf do against Master Yi in the early game?

In the early game, Olaf has the advantage against Master Yi with a 56.3% win rate versus 43.8%. 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 Master Yi in the late game?

In the late game, Olaf takes over the Olaf vs Master Yi matchup with a 52.4% win rate compared to 47.6%. Olaf scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Olaf vs Master Yi matchup?

Olaf wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 54.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 8.1 percentage point advantage means Olaf is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 37 games analyzed.

What is the best Olaf build against Master Yi?

The best Olaf build against Master Yi includes Stridebreaker, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Master Yi?

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

Does Olaf counter Master Yi?

Yes, Olaf has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 54.0% win rate. Olaf strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Olaf against Master Yi?

When playing Olaf against Master Yi, 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.