Matchup of the Day

Olaf vs. Darius (top Lane)

A detailed breakdown of the lane, from early game to late.

Winrate: 53.2%Patch 15.1962 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

53.2%

Gold Diff @ 15

-446g

Gold Diff @ End

-547g

Average KDA

6/7/3

Master Tier Analysis

Your Win Condition

Win the volatile level one all-in by committing everything. This lane is guaranteed 5/0 or 0/5. You win 1-3 because he struggles to stack bleed easily with limited abilities.

General Strategy

You are forced to take Ignite and Flash. Ignite provides the maximum necessary combat power. Flash is specifically chosen to dodge his Q in the 1v1. Play aggressively 1-3, take a 'little vacation' 4-6 (play relatively passive), then resume aggression post-six.

Trading Patterns

You must take the all-in. Use a small, close-range axe throw so you can pick it up immediately and continue fighting. If you flash his Q during the all-in, it negates massive damage, his healing, and bleed stacks. Post-six, buffer your ult just before you enter his E range and run him down.

Wave Management

You must get priority. Do not let the wave come all the way back like a freeze setup. Crash wave two into wave four, or wave three into wave five for your first recall to gain a Long Sword/Refillable advantage.

Their Win Condition

Easily stacking bleed with all his spells, particularly during the dangerous level four to six window. Landing his Q heal/damage during the all-in.

Build & Rune Breakdown

Olaf Build

Starting Items (60.0% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (33.3% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (51.8% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Hextech FlashtraptionMagical FootwearCash Back
Triple TonicTime Warp TonicBiscuit Delivery
Cosmic InsightApproach VelocityJack Of All Trades

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

Q
1
4
5
7
9
W
3
14
15
17
E
2
8
10
12
13
R
6
11
16

Darius Build

Starting Items (43.8% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (33.3% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (46.7% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Axiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceCelerityAbsolute Focus
ScorchWaterwalkingGathering Storm

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

Q
3
4
5
7
9
W
1
14
15
E
2
8
10
12
13
R
6
11

Who wins this matchup?

Olaf
Darius

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Match Flow Visualization

Olaf

Combat Stats

Darius
6/7/3KDA8/6/4
34%Kill Participation40%
53%Win Rate47%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Olaf
7,186
Darius
7,071

Damage Dealt @ End

Olaf
21,518
Darius
20,132

Damage Taken @ End

Olaf
20,132
Darius
21,518