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

Olafvs Zac

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

Olaf vs Zac is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Olaf wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Zac based on 6 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 Zac 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
Zac - 66.7% win rateZac(66.7%)
Olaf - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Olaf
66.7% WR
VS
Zac vs Olaf matchup - 33.3% win rate
Zac
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Olaf vs Zac Matchup?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Zac matchup
Winner
Olaf
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
5.6
CS / min
4.5
904
DMG / min
750
14,126
Gold / game
13,406
511
Heal / min
1,770
1,264
DMG Mitigated / min
1,868
0.4
CC / min
1.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Olaf vs Zac Matchup Summary

The Olaf vs Zac matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Olaf wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Zac's 33.3%, giving Olaf a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Olaf dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zac 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 Zac leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Olaf players can confidently pick into Zac and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zac 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 Zac Laning Phase Breakdown

Olaf wins the laning phase against Zac in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.6Olaf
4.5Zac
Olaf significantly out-farms Zac by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Olaf a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Zac players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
904Olaf
750Zac
Olaf heavily out-damages Zac by 154 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zac 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
14,126Olaf
13,406Zac
Olaf earns 720 more gold per game than Zac, 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
0.4Olaf
1.3Zac
Zac brings significantly more crowd control than Olaf, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Zac far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Olaf should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,776Olaf
3,638Zac
Zac vastly out-sustains Olaf, healing and mitigating 1,863 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Olaf is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Olaf, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Olaf Build Against Zac

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Zac, providing the mobility and stats Olaf needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Olaf against Zac are Stridebreaker, Death's Dance and Maw of Malmortius. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Zac. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Olaf vs Zac matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Olaf
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Olaf early game win rateOlaf0.0%
Zac early game win rateZac0.0%
Late Game
Olaf
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Olaf late game win rateOlaf66.7%
Zac late game win rateZac33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Olaf and Zac, with Olaf holding a razor-thin 0.0% 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 Zac. 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. Zac players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Olaf Runes Against Zac

Precision rune tree - Olaf primary runes vs ZacPrecision
Conqueror - best Olaf rune vs ZacTriumph - best Olaf rune vs ZacLegend: Alacrity - best Olaf rune vs ZacLast Stand - best Olaf rune vs Zac
Inspiration rune tree - Olaf secondary runes vs ZacInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Olaf rune vs ZacTriple Tonic - best Olaf rune vs Zac
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Olaf to press their advantage against Zac, 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 Zac - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Olaf do against Zac in League of Legends?

Olaf wins the Olaf vs Zac matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Zac's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Olaf do against Zac in the early game?

In the early game, Olaf has the advantage against Zac with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Zac in the late game?

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

Olaf wins the matchup against Zac with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Olaf is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Olaf build against Zac?

The best Olaf build against Zac includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Maw of Malmortius 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 Zac?

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

Does Olaf counter Zac?

Yes, Olaf has a favorable matchup against Zac with a 66.7% win rate. Olaf strongly counters Zac in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Olaf against Zac?

When playing Olaf against Zac, 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.