Olaf - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.5%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Olafvs Ryze

SFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Olaf vs Ryze is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Olaf wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ryze based on 5 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 Ryze 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
Ryze - 60.0% win rateRyze(60.0%)
Olaf - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Olaf
60.0% WR
VS
Ryze vs Olaf matchup - 40.0% win rate
Ryze
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Olaf vs Ryze Matchup?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Ryze matchup
Winner
Olaf
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.5
CS / min
7.3
973
DMG / min
846
13,955
Gold / game
11,967
649
Heal / min
186
1,461
DMG Mitigated / min
708
0.7
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Olaf vs Ryze Matchup Summary

The Olaf vs Ryze matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Olaf wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ryze's 40.0%, giving Olaf a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Olaf dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ryze players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Olaf leads by 1,216 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Olaf players can confidently pick into Ryze and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ryze 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 Ryze Laning Phase Breakdown

Olaf wins the laning phase against Ryze in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Olaf
7.3Ryze
Ryze edges out Olaf by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ryze.
Damage
973Olaf
846Ryze
Olaf heavily out-damages Ryze by 127 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ryze 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
13,955Olaf
11,967Ryze
Olaf generates a commanding 1,988 more gold per game than Ryze. This substantial economic advantage means Olaf consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ryze should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Olaf
0.8Ryze
Both Olaf and Ryze 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
2,110Olaf
894Ryze
Olaf vastly out-sustains Ryze, healing and mitigating 1,216 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Olaf can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ryze is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ryze, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Olaf Build Against Ryze

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Ryze, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Ryze are Stridebreaker, Sundered Sky and Death's Dance. 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 Ryze matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Olaf
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Olaf early game win rateOlaf50.0%
Ryze early game win rateRyze50.0%
Late Game
Olaf
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Olaf late game win rateOlaf66.7%
Ryze late game win rateRyze33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Olaf and Ryze, with Olaf holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Olaf is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Ryze. Extended games heavily favor Olaf, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Olaf Runes Against Ryze

Precision rune tree - Olaf primary runes vs RyzePrecision
Conqueror - best Olaf rune vs RyzeTriumph - best Olaf rune vs RyzeLegend: Alacrity - best Olaf rune vs RyzeLast Stand - best Olaf rune vs Ryze
Inspiration rune tree - Olaf secondary runes vs RyzeInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Olaf rune vs RyzeBiscuit Delivery - best Olaf rune vs Ryze
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Olaf to press their advantage against Ryze, 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
60.83%1206.492312,42464.4%57.4%
55.56%1176.385112,67564.7%48.5%
45.95%746.587612,09146.4%45.6%
54.93%716.476811,02755.6%54.3%
56.06%666.081912,23946.4%63.2%
65.31%496.499012,71071.4%60.7%
47.92%486.781211,57850.0%46.1%
54.17%486.71,02412,12436.4%69.2%
43.75%486.181912,75240.0%45.5%
51.06%476.490711,90346.7%58.8%
39.53%436.485610,74627.8%48.0%
47.62%427.096512,50266.7%37.0%
64.29%426.881312,87572.2%58.3%
42.86%426.876811,92443.8%42.3%
53.66%416.595412,46340.0%61.5%
45.00%406.782911,44855.6%36.4%
67.50%406.481810,92771.4%63.2%
46.15%396.81,23813,20253.3%41.7%
69.44%366.41,13313,16169.2%69.6%
42.86%356.796112,93657.1%33.3%
60.00%356.891212,05866.7%50.0%
47.06%346.389411,84250.0%44.4%
54.55%336.11,05614,28364.3%47.4%
61.29%316.387912,19146.1%72.2%
37.93%296.31,01113,23042.9%36.4%
62.07%296.691611,26164.7%58.3%
48.15%276.285911,77137.5%63.6%
68.00%254.81,11012,98669.2%66.7%
40.00%256.488011,70236.4%42.9%
48.00%256.096411,47842.9%54.5%
40.91%226.885711,21946.1%33.3%
63.64%225.497512,13773.3%42.9%
40.91%226.579811,94160.0%25.0%
54.55%226.987313,68866.7%46.1%
40.00%206.199912,43437.5%41.7%
31.58%196.782311,87816.7%38.5%
66.67%186.893012,09370.0%62.5%
50.00%184.076313,02460.0%46.1%
47.06%176.378412,33057.1%40.0%
41.18%172.882814,28533.3%45.5%
56.25%163.190514,76150.0%60.0%
26.67%156.999813,69940.0%20.0%
80.00%156.592514,827100.0%78.6%
66.67%153.680214,027100.0%54.5%
46.67%156.595513,866100.0%27.3%
57.14%143.781413,37937.5%83.3%
64.29%146.01,00213,26466.7%62.5%
84.62%132.083412,749100.0%66.7%
69.23%136.587312,39271.4%66.7%
53.85%136.587211,95550.0%57.1%
53.85%137.11,16210,19837.5%80.0%
50.00%123.51,00511,37666.7%33.3%
66.67%122.589914,28266.7%66.7%
41.67%121.067811,70720.0%57.1%
45.45%113.777513,59975.0%28.6%
36.36%116.281811,65140.0%33.3%
63.64%115.571711,41650.0%100.0%
54.55%116.675210,64360.0%50.0%
54.55%111.895515,8130.0%66.7%
40.00%104.692314,0420.0%50.0%
50.00%101.072811,66360.0%40.0%
70.00%106.096613,097100.0%57.1%
30.00%100.977311,55540.0%20.0%
88.89%96.696712,16580.0%100.0%
50.00%81.967010,74825.0%75.0%
62.50%86.278412,30333.3%80.0%
50.00%82.147910,866100.0%20.0%
37.50%84.488615,7150.0%37.5%
42.86%75.17868,77125.0%66.7%
42.86%76.91,12314,86466.7%25.0%
42.86%73.679313,42450.0%33.3%
66.67%65.690414,1260.0%66.7%
0.00%62.079010,5010.0%0.0%
50.00%61.365011,91950.0%50.0%
66.67%62.174113,60966.7%66.7%
50.00%63.188414,2700.0%100.0%
33.33%65.91,00714,04033.3%33.3%
50.00%62.571111,10125.0%100.0%
83.33%66.777211,000100.0%66.7%
66.67%61.475813,14233.3%100.0%
60.00%56.597313,95550.0%66.7%
60.00%57.784212,38760.0%0.0%
80.00%54.67259,37580.0%0.0%
60.00%51.870114,6070.0%75.0%
20.00%55.460411,91733.3%0.0%
80.00%50.848611,06980.0%0.0%

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Olaf vs Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Olaf do against Ryze in League of Legends?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Ryze matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ryze's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Olaf do against Ryze in the early game?

In the early game, Olaf has the advantage against Ryze with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Ryze in the late game?

In the late game, Olaf takes over the Olaf vs Ryze 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 Ryze matchup?

Olaf wins the matchup against Ryze with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Olaf is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Olaf build against Ryze?

The best Olaf build against Ryze includes Stridebreaker, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Olaf runes against Ryze?

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

Does Olaf counter Ryze?

Yes, Olaf has a favorable matchup against Ryze with a 60.0% win rate. Olaf strongly counters Ryze in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Olaf against Ryze?

When playing Olaf against Ryze, 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.