Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Olaf
VS
Champion 2
Akali
vs

46.7%
Olaf win rate vs Akali
Akali has the edge
321
Games Analyzed
46.7%
Olaf WR
53.3%
Akali WR
-261
Avg Gold Diff @15
Olaf
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Olaf
Level 1
Olaf
Level 6
Akali
Level 6
Olaf
1 item
Akali
1 item
Akali
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Olaf is strongest early game while Akali peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Olaf deals AD damage while Akali deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Olaf's Weakness
Olaf's main weakness: Kiting after R ends, falls off late. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Olaf Win Condition
Run people down with R CC immune, lifesteal at low HP
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Ghost Threat
Olaf runs Ghost  they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.
Recommended Items
Olaf
Goredrinker
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Akali's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Akali's burst
Akali

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Olaf's AD damage
Olaf's Worst Matchups
Akali's Worst Matchups
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