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Olaf Counters

Olaf

Olaf, the Berserker

Who beats Olaf in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Top
  • Fighter
  • Tank
  • Melee · 125 range
  • 350 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Olaf

These champions have the tools to beat Olaf.

  1. Teemo
    Teemo

    Teemo blinds Olaf and kites him with movement speed.

  2. Quinn
    Quinn

    Quinn kites Olaf from range and vaults away when he charges in.

  3. Kennen
    Kennen

    Kennen pokes Olaf from range and outruns him.

  4. Vayne
    Vayne

    Vayne kites Olaf and her true damage ignores his health.

Worst picks against Olaf

Olaf usually wins these matchups.

  1. Ornn
    Ornn

    Olaf's true damage from Reckless Swing cuts through Ornn's armor.

  2. Sion
    Sion

    Olaf's true damage cuts through Sion's health and shield.

  3. Nasus
    Nasus

    Olaf bullies Nasus early and keeps him from stacking.

  4. Malphite
    Malphite

    Ragnarok makes Olaf immune to Malphite's crowd control during his engage.

How to counter Olaf

  1. Avoid his axes; they slow you and reduce his cooldown when he picks them up.

  2. Kite him from range.

  3. Do not fight him when he is low; he gets attack speed and lifesteal.

  4. Build armor early.

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Teemo, Quinn, Kennen and Vayne are strong picks against Olaf. Teemo blinds Olaf and kites him with movement speed.
Olaf usually has the advantage against Ornn, Sion, Nasus and Malphite, so avoid those picks when Olaf is likely in the top.
Avoid his axes; they slow you and reduce his cooldown when he picks them up. Kite him from range.
Olaf has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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