Matchup of the Day

Olaf vs. Mordekaiser (top Lane)

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

Winrate: 50.4%Patch 15.19123 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

50.4%

Gold Diff @ 15

+426g

Gold Diff @ End

+671g

Average KDA

6/7/4

Master Tier Analysis

Your Win Condition

Win the all-in after your first recall (level four timer). Dodge his E using Approach Velocity.

General Strategy

Run D-Blade, Ghost, and Flash. You must ultimate before he ults you; if he ults first, you will be stuck in the Death Realm even if you use your ultimate afterward. Rush Long Sword/Refillable on your first base.

Trading Patterns

Use a long-range Q to utilize Approach Velocity. You can dodge every E if you are thinking about it. Hit Q, run at him, and juke to the left as he stops to use his Q animation. If he has Ignite, prioritize a level two versus one all-in after gaining priority. If he lacks Ignite, go for a big level one all-in.

Wave Management

Get priority. Crash wave two and then let the wave come back towards you. Crucially, you need to get the first recall off (around wave five/six) to gain a resource advantage.

Their Win Condition

Mordekaiser wins by poking you down with Q/E. He also wins by successfully casting his ultimate first, trapping you in the realm.

Build & Rune Breakdown

Olaf Build

Starting Items (52.8% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (100.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (52.2% 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
2
12
15
E
3
8
10
13
14
R
6
11

Mordekaiser Build

Starting Items (59.5% WR)

ItemItemItem

Core Items (33.3% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (50.5% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

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

Who wins this matchup?

Olaf
Mordekaiser

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Match Flow Visualization

Olaf

Combat Stats

Mordekaiser
6/7/4KDA6/6/5
36%Kill Participation35%
50%Win Rate50%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Olaf
7,191
Mordekaiser
6,260

Damage Dealt @ End

Olaf
23,031
Mordekaiser
21,237

Damage Taken @ End

Olaf
21,237
Mordekaiser
23,031