Matchup of the Day

Olaf vs. Garen (top Lane)

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

Winrate: 45.7%Patch 15.1981 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

45.7%

Gold Diff @ 15

+120g

Gold Diff @ End

-673g

Average KDA

6/7/4

Master Tier Analysis

Your Win Condition

Win the extended trade, ideally after your first recall when you return with an item advantage (Long Sword/Refillable vs. Garen's Doran's Shield).

General Strategy

D-Blade, Ghost, and Flash. Identify his rune (Phase Rush vs. Conqueror). If he has Conqueror, you can take a big level one trade. If he has Phase Rush, mainly play for the wave. Try to freeze the wave on your side after your first recall.

Trading Patterns

Buffer your Q through his Q/Silence animation. When all-inning, start your E first and buffer it through his silence. If he has Phase Rush, use a first trade to pop it, then hit your Q and go for the all-in on the second trade. If he walks into your side of the minion wave, start hitting him right away.

Wave Management

Get priority and the first recall (crash wave four or wave five). After basing, let the wave come back to your side to allow for a freeze against him.

Their Win Condition

Using Phase Rush (if taken) to Auto-Q-Auto and run away, preventing the extended trade you need. Silence you before you can utilize your E damage.

Build & Rune Breakdown

Olaf Build

Starting Items (52.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Core Items (100.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (41.8% 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
5
7
8
9
W
3
14
E
2
4
10
12
13
R
6
11

Garen Build

Starting Items (62.1% WR)

ItemItemItem

Core Items (33.3% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (52.4% WR)

Summon AeryArcane CometPhase Rush
Axiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceCelerityAbsolute Focus
ScorchWaterwalkingGathering Storm
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

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

Who wins this matchup?

Olaf
Garen

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Match Flow Visualization

Olaf

Combat Stats

Garen
6/7/4KDA7/6/4
39%Kill Participation38%
46%Win Rate54%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Olaf
8,091
Garen
6,419

Damage Dealt @ End

Olaf
25,358
Garen
22,884

Damage Taken @ End

Olaf
22,884
Garen
25,358