Matchup
Heavy AD damageSustained DPSDive threatHigh sustain
Build vs Olaf
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
100%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Anti Heal
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
100.0% WR2 games
Precision
Conqueror
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Coup de Grace
Inspiration
Magical Footwear
Cosmic Insight
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Jarvan IV
OlafPassive
Favorable
Favorable
Olaf's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Berserker Rage (P)
Olaf gains Attack Speed and Life Steal based on his missing Health.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9s | 16s | 11s | – |
| 6 | 9s | 16s | 11s | 1m40 |
| 9 | 9s | 15s | 11s | 1m40 |
| 11 | 9s | 14s | 11s | 1m30 |
| 16 | 9s | 12s | 9s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 9s | 12s | 7s | 1m20 |
Playing against Olaf
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Kite him: without his R, Olaf can be slowed and CC'd easily. After his R, wait for it to expire then CC him.
2
Don't fight Olaf when he's low on HP: his passive makes him more dangerous at low health, not less.
3
His R has a relatively long cooldown — track it and engage when it's down.
4
Ranged champions with CC counter him: he has to run toward his target with no dash.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026