Matchup
Heavy AD damageSustained DPSDive threatHigh sustain
Skill matchup
Build vs Olaf
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
40%
29%Anti AD
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
100.0% WR5 games
Precision
Press the Attack
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
Resolve
Overgrowth
Bone Plating
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Varus
OlafPassive
Neutral
Aggressive
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