Olaf - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Olafvs Nasus

SFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Olaf vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Olaf wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Nasus based on 48 games. Olaf wins the early laning phase while Nasus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Olaf build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Olaf vs Nasus 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
Nasus - 58.3% win rateNasus(58.3%)
Olaf - 58.3% win rate in this matchup
Olaf
58.3% WR
VS
Nasus vs Olaf matchup - 41.7% win rate
Nasus
41.7% WR

Who Wins the Olaf vs Nasus Matchup?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Olaf
Matches: 48
58.3%
Win Rate
41.7%
7.0
CS / min
6.3
1,067
DMG / min
782
12,861
Gold / game
11,379
651
Heal / min
530
1,482
DMG Mitigated / min
1,485
0.6
CC / min
0.6
72.0%
Early Game WR
28.0%
43.5%
Late Game WR
56.5%

Olaf vs Nasus Matchup Summary

The Olaf vs Nasus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 48 recent matches analyzed, Olaf wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Nasus's 41.7%, giving Olaf a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Olaf controls the early laning stage, but Nasus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Olaf needs to press advantages before Nasus reaches their power spikes, while Nasus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Olaf leads by 284 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Olaf players can confidently pick into Nasus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nasus 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 Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown

Olaf wins the laning phase against Nasus in League of Legends

Olaf is favored during the laning phase against Nasus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Olaf holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.0Olaf
6.3Nasus
Olaf edges out Nasus by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Olaf.
Damage
1,067Olaf
782Nasus
Olaf heavily out-damages Nasus by 284 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nasus should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Olaf's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,861Olaf
11,379Nasus
Olaf generates a commanding 1,483 more gold per game than Nasus. This substantial economic advantage means Olaf consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nasus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Olaf
0.6Nasus
Both Olaf and Nasus provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
2,133Olaf
2,016Nasus
Olaf heals and mitigates 117 more damage per minute than Nasus, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Olaf to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Nasus.

Best Olaf Build Against Nasus

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Nasus are Death's Dance, Ravenous Hydra and Experimental Hexplate. This combination gives Olaf an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Nasus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Olaf vs Nasus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Olaf
72.0%
+44.0% advantage
Olaf early game win rateOlaf72.0%
Nasus early game win rateNasus28.0%
Late Game
Nasus
56.5%
+13.0% advantage
Olaf late game win rateOlaf43.5%
Nasus late game win rateNasus56.5%

Olaf dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 72.0% win rate — a 44.0 percentage point lead over Nasus. This lopsided early game means Olaf can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nasus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.5% win rate — 13.0 points above Olaf. Extended games heavily favor Nasus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Olaf must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Nasus reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nasus 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 Nasus

Precision rune tree - Olaf primary runes vs NasusPrecision
Conqueror - best Olaf rune vs NasusTriumph - best Olaf rune vs NasusLegend: Alacrity - best Olaf rune vs NasusLast Stand - best Olaf rune vs Nasus
Inspiration rune tree - Olaf secondary runes vs NasusInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Olaf rune vs NasusApproach Velocity - best Olaf rune vs Nasus
66.7% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Olaf to press their advantage against Nasus, 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.

Olaf matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
62.62%1076.598212,98463.8%61.7%
42.50%806.686912,16455.6%31.8%
45.83%486.184512,83331.6%55.2%
58.33%487.01,06712,86172.0%43.5%
46.67%456.684811,67240.9%52.2%
51.28%397.01,07812,78758.8%45.5%
51.28%396.281511,47563.2%40.0%
41.03%396.284410,49234.6%53.9%
40.54%376.596513,24829.4%50.0%
45.95%376.787714,07046.1%45.8%
50.00%365.51,11412,26743.8%55.0%
51.43%356.51,07012,36850.0%52.6%
51.43%357.189511,96647.6%57.1%
44.12%343.789213,81040.0%47.4%
54.55%335.490912,09245.0%69.2%
36.36%336.578210,50236.8%35.7%
53.13%325.989912,74269.2%42.1%
55.17%296.593314,04071.4%50.0%
55.17%295.681211,77156.3%53.9%
35.71%286.885113,63050.0%27.8%
34.62%266.41,10414,54520.0%38.1%
56.00%257.195810,31264.3%45.5%
56.00%256.289613,18766.7%50.0%
34.78%236.276711,31836.4%33.3%
63.64%226.591611,63869.2%55.6%
63.64%226.51,03212,45966.7%60.0%
52.38%215.174810,58742.9%71.4%
71.43%216.996113,32557.1%78.6%
50.00%202.478111,83645.5%55.6%
35.00%207.589412,33433.3%36.4%
47.37%192.080514,20228.6%58.3%
36.84%196.991511,89720.0%55.6%
50.00%186.290212,51144.4%55.6%
44.44%186.380212,08228.6%54.5%
64.71%174.993114,49866.7%62.5%
35.29%176.385310,66825.0%44.4%
37.50%166.787013,59733.3%40.0%
46.67%157.087211,75750.0%42.9%
40.00%155.797414,34371.4%12.5%
33.33%156.780511,8650.0%55.6%
53.33%152.681315,32066.7%44.4%
46.67%153.875411,64944.4%50.0%
21.43%146.078412,46116.7%25.0%
71.43%145.281011,53872.7%66.7%
50.00%141.698414,19725.0%60.0%
50.00%141.366910,73055.6%40.0%
64.29%146.21,05614,48357.1%71.4%
53.85%131.380110,71528.6%83.3%
46.15%132.057111,00344.4%50.0%
75.00%127.890113,78766.7%83.3%
66.67%125.481012,27683.3%50.0%
41.67%126.296310,64850.0%33.3%
50.00%102.671113,58660.0%40.0%
40.00%107.067710,21742.9%33.3%
40.00%102.380214,40666.7%28.6%
50.00%106.290811,02040.0%60.0%
50.00%106.475211,99660.0%40.0%
44.44%96.688510,97925.0%60.0%
66.67%96.683914,968100.0%57.1%
37.50%82.165312,65550.0%33.3%
37.50%81.379311,5250.0%60.0%
37.50%81.480313,72033.3%40.0%
50.00%87.274411,30566.7%0.0%
57.14%76.075511,40360.0%50.0%
71.43%76.777014,63150.0%80.0%
57.14%76.71,21614,84575.0%33.3%
66.67%67.31,13314,974100.0%50.0%
66.67%63.797213,879100.0%33.3%
100.00%67.797211,480100.0%100.0%
66.67%63.91,01415,86450.0%75.0%
50.00%64.973911,68166.7%33.3%
66.67%66.098212,57933.3%100.0%
20.00%52.062412,6800.0%33.3%
60.00%51.395912,93550.0%66.7%
0.00%51.058410,5520.0%0.0%
40.00%52.55769,25150.0%33.3%
60.00%51.886217,87750.0%66.7%
40.00%51.11,02415,8850.0%66.7%
100.00%51.198015,699100.0%100.0%

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Olaf vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Olaf do against Nasus in League of Legends?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Nasus matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Nasus's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 48 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Olaf do against Nasus in the early game?

In the early game, Olaf has the advantage against Nasus with a 72.0% win rate versus 28.0%. 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 Nasus in the late game?

In the late game, Nasus takes over the Olaf vs Nasus matchup with a 56.5% win rate compared to 43.5%. Nasus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Olaf vs Nasus matchup?

Olaf wins the matchup against Nasus with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Olaf is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 48 games analyzed.

What is the best Olaf build against Nasus?

The best Olaf build against Nasus includes Death's Dance, Ravenous Hydra, Experimental Hexplate with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 80.0% 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 Nasus?

The best Olaf runes against Nasus use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Olaf vs Nasus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Olaf counter Nasus?

Yes, Olaf has a favorable matchup against Nasus with a 58.3% win rate. Olaf strongly counters Nasus in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Olaf against Nasus?

When playing Olaf against Nasus, 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.