Aatrox vs Olaf TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aatrox vs Olaf

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use high lane pressure to force Olaf into awkward trades and deny his early all-in potential.
Manage spacing to chain (Q) sweet spots and punish Olaf's low mobility and reliance on (Q) for engage.
This is a snowball matchup where Aatrox must leverage sustained trades and level 6 (R) windows to dominate.

Trading pattern

Fish for initial (Q1) hits and use (E) to secure sweet spots or retreat safely before extending trades.
Punish Olaf when he misses (Q) axes by forcing longer trades where your sustain and (Q) knockups excel.
Use (W) to trap Olaf and prevent his disengage, then follow up with chained (Q) casts for maximum damage.

Danger windows

Olaf is most dangerous when he lands (Q) slow and picks up axes to maintain chase pressure.
Be cautious when Olaf activates (R) as he becomes immune to your (W) pull and can ignore your knockups.
Avoid extended trades after missing (Q) or when (E) is down, as Olaf can capitalize on your reduced mobility.

Early game

Control the wave near your side to threaten Olaf with (Q) sweet spots and limit his straight-line chase space.
Avoid short trades after missing (Q1) or (W) to prevent giving Olaf easy all-in opportunities.
Use (E) to reposition for optimal (Q) angles and sustain through Olaf's poke with passive healing.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks strong chase, healing amp, and reset potential; use it to convert close trades into kills.
First fighter item spike increases your damage and durability; pressure Olaf with repeated (Q) trades during this window.
Respect Olaf's level 6 (R) which grants CC immunity; avoid committing when he can ignore your crowd control.

Win conditions

Snowball early lane pressure by landing repeated (Q) sweet spots and punishing Olaf's missed (Q) axes.
Use level 6 (R) windows to force extended fights where your sustain and resets outmatch Olaf's all-in.
Maintain wave control to create side-lane pressure and deny Olaf the straight-line chase space he needs to engage effectively.