Matchup of the Day

Olaf vs. Jax (top Lane)

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

Winrate: 48.9%Patch 15.1990 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

48.9%

Gold Diff @ 15

-220g

Gold Diff @ End

-428g

Average KDA

6/7/4

Master Tier Analysis

Your Win Condition

Bait his E using Approach Velocity. The 17-second window when his E is on cooldown is your free time to beat him up.

General Strategy

D-Blade, Ghost, and Flash. This matchup is extremely volatile and snowbally. You should max Q normally for better wave clear and multiple axe rotations, contrary to some other Olaf strategies. Your goal is determined by his summoner spell: If he has Ignite, he gets priority; if he has Grasp/TP, you get priority.

Trading Patterns

You must bait his E: Hit Q, walk at him aggressively to 'pump your biceps up,' making him use E, and then click backwards at the last second to dodge the E. Walk back onto your axe and fight him. Do not let him lead with movement, Auto-W, stun, and Q away. If he has to Q-follow you, you can pop Ghost and destroy him. Buffer your Q or E through his stun.

Wave Management

Your wave control priority is determined by whether he has Ignite (he gets prior) or TP/Grasp (you get prior).

Their Win Condition

Escaping extended trades by using Q after a trade. Utilizing his E to negate your damage or stun you defensively.

Build & Rune Breakdown

Olaf Build

Starting Items (41.9% WR)

ItemItemItem

Core Items (33.3% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (51.2% 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
E
2
8
10
12
13
R
6
11

Jax Build

Starting Items (52.9% WR)

ItemItemItem

Core Items (40.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (58.1% WR)

Grasp of the UndyingAftershockGuardian
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching
Hextech FlashtraptionMagical FootwearCash Back
Triple TonicTime Warp TonicBiscuit Delivery
Cosmic InsightApproach VelocityJack Of All Trades

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

Q
2
14
15
17
18
W
3
4
5
7
9
E
1
8
10
12
13
R
6
11
16

Who wins this matchup?

Olaf
Jax

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Match Flow Visualization

Olaf

Combat Stats

Jax
6/7/4KDA7/6/4
36%Kill Participation37%
49%Win Rate51%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Olaf
6,948
Jax
7,052

Damage Dealt @ End

Olaf
20,839
Jax
21,262

Damage Taken @ End

Olaf
21,262
Jax
20,839