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

Olafvs Viego

SFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Olaf vs Viego is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Olaf wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Viego based on 20 games. Viego 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 Viego 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
Viego - 50.0% win rateViego(50.0%)
Olaf - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Olaf
50.0% WR
VS
Viego vs Olaf matchup - 50.0% win rate
Viego
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Olaf vs Viego Matchup?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Viego matchup
Winner
Olaf
Matches: 20
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
2.4
CS / min
2.2
781
DMG / min
717
11,836
Gold / game
11,812
701
Heal / min
499
1,328
DMG Mitigated / min
805
0.4
CC / min
0.6
45.5%
Early Game WR
54.5%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Olaf vs Viego Matchup Summary

The Olaf vs Viego matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 20 recent matches analyzed, Olaf wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Viego's 50.0%, giving Olaf a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Viego controls the early laning stage, but Olaf outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Viego 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 sustain, where Olaf leads by 725 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Olaf has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Viego's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Olaf vs Viego Laning Phase Breakdown

Olaf wins the laning phase against Viego in League of Legends

Olaf is favored during the laning phase against Viego, 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
2.4Olaf
2.2Viego
Olaf and Viego farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
781Olaf
717Viego
Olaf deals 64 more champion damage per minute than Viego. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Viego choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Olaf's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,836Olaf
11,812Viego
Olaf and Viego generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 24 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Olaf
0.6Viego
Both Olaf and Viego 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
2,029Olaf
1,304Viego
Olaf vastly out-sustains Viego, healing and mitigating 725 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Olaf can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Viego is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Viego, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Olaf Build Against Viego

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Viego, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Viego 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 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Viego. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Olaf vs Viego matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Viego
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Olaf early game win rateOlaf45.5%
Viego early game win rateViego54.5%
Late Game
Olaf
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Olaf late game win rateOlaf55.6%
Viego late game win rateViego44.4%

Viego dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Olaf. This lopsided early game means Viego 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 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Viego. 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: Viego 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 Viego

Precision rune tree - Olaf primary runes vs ViegoPrecision
Conqueror - best Olaf rune vs ViegoTriumph - best Olaf rune vs ViegoLegend: Alacrity - best Olaf rune vs ViegoLast Stand - best Olaf rune vs Viego
Inspiration rune tree - Olaf secondary runes vs ViegoInspiration
Cash Back - best Olaf rune vs ViegoApproach Velocity - best Olaf rune vs Viego
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Olaf maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Viego.


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 Viego - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Olaf do against Viego in League of Legends?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Viego matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Viego's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 20 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Olaf do against Viego in the early game?

In the early game, Viego has the advantage against Olaf with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. Viego players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Olaf do against Viego in the late game?

In the late game, Olaf takes over the Olaf vs Viego matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Olaf scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Olaf vs Viego matchup?

Olaf wins the matchup against Viego with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Olaf is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 20 games analyzed.

What is the best Olaf build against Viego?

The best Olaf build against Viego includes Death's Dance, Ravenous Hydra, Experimental Hexplate 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 Viego?

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

Does Olaf counter Viego?

Yes, Olaf has a favorable matchup against Viego with a 50.0% win rate. Olaf slightly edges out Viego in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Olaf against Viego?

When playing Olaf against Viego, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Viego. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.