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

Olafvs Yasuo

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

Olaf vs Yasuo is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Yasuo wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Olaf based on 15 games. Olaf wins the early laning phase while Yasuo scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Olaf build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Olaf vs Yasuo 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
Yasuo - 46.7% win rateYasuo(46.7%)
Olaf - 46.7% win rate in this matchup
Olaf
46.7% WR
VS
Yasuo vs Olaf matchup - 53.3% win rate
Yasuo
53.3% WR

Who Wins the Olaf vs Yasuo Matchup?

Yasuo wins the Olaf vs Yasuo matchup
Winner
Yasuo
Matches: 15
46.7%
Win Rate
53.3%
7.0
CS / min
7.3
872
DMG / min
848
11,757
Gold / game
11,138
589
Heal / min
246
1,716
DMG Mitigated / min
1,216
0.5
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Olaf vs Yasuo Matchup Summary

The Olaf vs Yasuo matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Yasuo wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Olaf's 46.7%, giving Yasuo a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Olaf controls the early laning stage, but Yasuo outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Olaf needs to press advantages before Yasuo reaches their power spikes, while Yasuo should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Yasuo leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yasuo 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 Yasuo 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 Yasuo Laning Phase Breakdown

Olaf wins the laning phase against Yasuo in League of Legends

Olaf is favored during the laning phase against Yasuo, 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
7.0Olaf
7.3Yasuo
Yasuo edges out Olaf by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Yasuo.
Damage
872Olaf
848Yasuo
Damage output is virtually even between Olaf and Yasuo, with only 24 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,757Olaf
11,138Yasuo
Olaf earns 619 more gold per game than Yasuo, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Olaf slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Olaf
0.7Yasuo
Both Olaf and Yasuo provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
2,305Olaf
1,461Yasuo
Olaf vastly out-sustains Yasuo, healing and mitigating 844 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Olaf can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Yasuo is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Yasuo, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Olaf Build Against Yasuo

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Yasuo, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Yasuo 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Yasuo. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Olaf vs Yasuo matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Olaf
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Olaf early game win rateOlaf50.0%
Yasuo early game win rateYasuo50.0%
Late Game
Yasuo
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Olaf late game win rateOlaf42.9%
Yasuo late game win rateYasuo57.1%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Olaf and Yasuo, 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.

Yasuo is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Olaf. Extended games heavily favor Yasuo, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Olaf has the edge early, but Yasuo gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Olaf Runes Against Yasuo

Precision rune tree - Olaf primary runes vs YasuoPrecision
Conqueror - best Olaf rune vs YasuoTriumph - best Olaf rune vs YasuoLegend: Alacrity - best Olaf rune vs YasuoLast Stand - best Olaf rune vs Yasuo
Inspiration rune tree - Olaf secondary runes vs YasuoInspiration
Cash Back - best Olaf rune vs YasuoApproach Velocity - best Olaf rune vs Yasuo
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Olaf the best tools to compete against Yasuo in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Yasuo - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Olaf do against Yasuo in League of Legends?

Yasuo wins the Olaf vs Yasuo matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Olaf's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Olaf do against Yasuo in the early game?

In the early game, Olaf has the advantage against Yasuo 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 Yasuo in the late game?

In the late game, Yasuo takes over the Olaf vs Yasuo matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Yasuo scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Olaf vs Yasuo matchup?

Yasuo wins the matchup against Olaf with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Yasuo is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Olaf build against Yasuo?

The best Olaf build against Yasuo includes Stridebreaker, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Yasuo?

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

Does Olaf counter Yasuo?

No, Olaf struggles against Yasuo with only a 46.7% win rate. Yasuo has the advantage in this matchup. Olaf players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yasuo's lead.

How do I play Olaf against Yasuo?

When playing Olaf against Yasuo, play cautiously and avoid Yasuo's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Yasuo has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.