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
Kayn
vs

38.2%
Olaf win rate vs Kayn
Kayn hard counters Olaf
144
Games Analyzed
38.2%
Olaf WR
61.8%
Kayn WR
-944
Avg Gold Diff @15
Olaf
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Kayn
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Olaf
Level 1
Olaf
Level 6
Kayn
Level 6
Olaf
1 item
Kayn
1 item
Kayn
Form transform
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Olaf is strongest early game while Kayn peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
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
Kayn Win Condition
Transform into assassin or drain tank, wall walk ganks
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

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Kayn's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Kayn

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

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