What are some tips for the Olaf vs. Mordekaiser matchup?

Pop R before Mordekaiser uses his R to prevent him from stealing stats or taking you to the Death Realm. If he's halfway up the lane and you land a Q, just R and he DIES.

How do you play Olaf into Mordekaiser?

Pop R before Mordekaiser uses his R to prevent him from stealing stats or taking you to the Death Realm. If he's halfway up the lane and you land a Q, just R and he DIES.

Who wins the Olaf vs. Mordekaiser matchup?

Based on our data, this matchup is undefined Olaf. A key tip is: Pop R before Mordekaiser uses his R to prevent him from stealing stats or taking you to the Death Realm. If he's halfway up the lane and you land a Q, just R and he DIES.

How do you counter Olaf as Mordekaiser?

Pop R before Mordekaiser uses his R to prevent him from stealing stats or taking you to the Death Realm. If he's halfway up the lane and you land a Q, just R and he DIES.

What are some tips for the Olaf vs. Urgot matchup?

His R and E are his main tools, so it shouldn't be super hard, but he can actually fight you pretty well in this matchup. Urgot typically has Phase Rush, making it quite hard to catch up to him.

How do you play Olaf into Urgot?

His R and E are his main tools, so it shouldn't be super hard, but he can actually fight you pretty well in this matchup. Urgot typically has Phase Rush, making it quite hard to catch up to him.

Who wins the Olaf vs. Urgot matchup?

Based on our data, this matchup is even. A key tip is: His R and E are his main tools, so it shouldn't be super hard, but he can actually fight you pretty well in this matchup. Urgot typically has Phase Rush, making it quite hard to catch up to him.

How do you counter Olaf as Urgot?

His R and E are his main tools, so it shouldn't be super hard, but he can actually fight you pretty well in this matchup. Urgot typically has Phase Rush, making it quite hard to catch up to him.

What are some tips for the Olaf vs. Aatrox matchup?

Before Lvl 6, Aatrox can play lane decently. Since Olaf lacks dashes, Aatrox can guarantee his full combo if he lands W. At Lvl 6, trading R is fine. Olaf's R has a shorter cooldown, giving a window where Aatrox's R is down but Olaf's is up. Once Stridebreaker is online, Olaf can chase him down hard. With Plated Steelcaps, Aatrox can't escape unless he dashes over a wall. Olaf starts winning the 1v1, as Aatrox struggles to kite R. Experimental Hexplate also gives enough speed to R him after a max range Q.

How do you play Olaf into Aatrox?

Before Lvl 6, Aatrox can play lane decently. Since Olaf lacks dashes, Aatrox can guarantee his full combo if he lands W. At Lvl 6, trading R is fine. Olaf's R has a shorter cooldown, giving a window where Aatrox's R is down but Olaf's is up. Once Stridebreaker is online, Olaf can chase him down hard. With Plated Steelcaps, Aatrox can't escape unless he dashes over a wall. Olaf starts winning the 1v1, as Aatrox struggles to kite R. Experimental Hexplate also gives enough speed to R him after a max range Q.

Who wins the Olaf vs. Aatrox matchup?

Based on our data, this matchup is undefined Aatrox. A key tip is: Before Lvl 6, Aatrox can play lane decently. Since Olaf lacks dashes, Aatrox can guarantee his full combo if he lands W. At Lvl 6, trading R is fine. Olaf's R has a shorter cooldown, giving a window where Aatrox's R is down but Olaf's is up. Once Stridebreaker is online, Olaf can chase him down hard. With Plated Steelcaps, Aatrox can't escape unless he dashes over a wall. Olaf starts winning the 1v1, as Aatrox struggles to kite R. Experimental Hexplate also gives enough speed to R him after a max range Q.

How do you counter Olaf as Aatrox?

Before Lvl 6, Aatrox can play lane decently. Since Olaf lacks dashes, Aatrox can guarantee his full combo if he lands W. At Lvl 6, trading R is fine. Olaf's R has a shorter cooldown, giving a window where Aatrox's R is down but Olaf's is up. Once Stridebreaker is online, Olaf can chase him down hard. With Plated Steelcaps, Aatrox can't escape unless he dashes over a wall. Olaf starts winning the 1v1, as Aatrox struggles to kite R. Experimental Hexplate also gives enough speed to R him after a max range Q.

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OlafMatchups

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Matchup	Threat	Games	WR	Gold @ 15	Gold Diff	Tips
Mordekaiser	Easy	164	52%	+497	+1,267	Pop R before Mordekaiser uses his R to prevent him from stealing stats or taking you to the Death Realm. If he's halfway up the lane and you land a Q, just R and he DIES.
Skill Priority Q Undertow Olaf throws an axe into the ground at a target location, dealing damage to enemies it passes through and reducing their Armor and Move Speed. If Olaf picks up the axe, the ability's cooldown is reset. E Reckless Swing Olaf attacks with such force that it deals true damage to his target and himself, refunding the Health cost if he destroys the target. W Tough It Out Olaf's Attack Speed is increased and he gains a Shield. 52.1% WR 144 Matches Summoner Spells 54.3% WR 70 Matches Skill Order Undertow Olaf throws an axe into the ground at a target location, dealing damage to enemies it passes through and reducing their Armor and Move Speed. If Olaf picks up the axe, the ability's cooldown is reset. 1 4 5 7 9 Tough It Out Olaf's Attack Speed is increased and he gains a Shield. 2 14 15 Reckless Swing Olaf attacks with such force that it deals true damage to his target and himself, refunding the Health cost if he destroys the target. 3 8 10 12 13 Ragnarok Olaf passively gains increased armor and magic resist. He can activate this ability to become immune to disables for as long as he keeps attacking. 6 11 Olaf vs Mordekaiser Runes 52.9% WR155 Matches Starting Items 64.3% WR 42 Matches Core Items 60.0% WR 5 Matches 4th Item Options 60.0% WR20 Matches 46.2% WR13 Matches 58.3% WR12 Matches 5th Item Options 75.0% WR8 Matches 42.9% WR7 Matches 83.3% WR6 Matches 6th Item Options 66.7% WR3 Matches 100.0% WR2 Matches Laning Phase (@15 min) Olaf Damage 7,708 Mordekaiser Damage 6,651 Gold Diff+497 CS Diff+9 XP Diff+213 Ally Ganks0.91 Enemy Ganks1.40 End of Game Olaf Damage 25,967 Mordekaiser Damage 23,609 Total Gold Diff+1,267 Total CS Diff+21 Split Push Olaf Dmg to Turrets 8,471 Mordekaiser Dmg to Turrets 4,764
Urgot	Easy	159	49%	+526	+567	His R and E are his main tools, so it shouldn't be super hard, but he can actually fight you pretty well in this matchup. Urgot typically has Phase Rush, making it quite hard to catch up to him.

Aatrox	Easy	142	47%	+189	+911	Before Lvl 6, Aatrox can play lane decently. Since Olaf lacks dashes, Aatrox can guarantee his full combo if he lands W. At Lvl 6, trading R is fine. Olaf's R has a shorter cooldown, giving a window where Aatrox's R is down but Olaf's is up. Once Stridebreaker is online, Olaf can chase him down hard. With Plated Steelcaps, Aatrox can't escape unless he dashes over a wall. Olaf starts winning the 1v1, as Aatrox struggles to kite R. Experimental Hexplate also gives enough speed to R him after a max range Q.

Riven	Easy	123	56%	+32	+25	Riven can actually pressure Lvl 1 if she starts with Q3, getting 3 empowered autos and a second Q combo. If she does this, DO NOT FIGHT. Back off after Q3.

Jax	Easy	121	58%	-98	-54	Respect his Lvl 1, it's strong. Q from range and slowly farm till Lvl 3. At Lvl 3, if he jumps and burns E too quickly, Olaf can kill him.

Unknown(904)	Easy	117	47%	+766	+1,228	💬 No tips yet — Be the first to add a tip!

Malphite	Easy	106	44%	+500	+1,560	💬 No tips yet — Be the first to add a tip!

Garen	Even	102	42%	+369	-213	This lane can be fine. The issue is Garen is never killed if he has Phase Rush. His Q cleanses Olaf's slow, removing Approach Velocity speed.