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Gwen vs Olaf

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Gwen aims to scale through extended trades by stacking (Q) and using (W) to negate Olaf's key retaliations.
Maintain medium lane pressure by controlling fights inside (W) and avoiding Olaf's early burst before item spikes.
This is a scaling AP duelist versus early all-in juggernaut matchup; Gwen must survive Olaf's early aggression to reach her power spikes.

Trading pattern

Prepare stacked (Q) before engaging, then use (E) for spacing and (W) to block Olaf's retaliation.
Punish Olaf when he misses (Q) axes by stepping forward with (Q) and (E) trades.
Avoid fighting when (W) is down, as Olaf can burst quickly with (E) and (R) active.

Danger windows

Olaf is most dangerous when (Q) lands and he can pick up axes to chase; respect his all-in threat during this.
Avoid fighting when your (W) is down, as Olaf can burst with (E) and sustained damage.
Be cautious if Olaf activates (R) and you lack (W) to negate his damage or slow him with (R).

Early game

Focus on stacking (Q) safely without committing before level 6 to avoid Olaf's early burst.
Use (W) defensively to block (Q) and (E) damage angles when he commits.
Avoid extended trades before your first AP item; Olaf's early lane pressure is high and punishing.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to slow Olaf and extend fights, punishing his reliance on all-in with (R).
After first AP item, pressure Olaf with extended trades inside (W) where your magic damage outscales his physical.
Respect Olaf's level 6 (R) for crowd control immunity; avoid committing when he activates it without a clear follow-up.

Win conditions

Reach two-item AP spikes and use (W) to deny Olaf's retaliation, forcing extended fights you can win.
Use stacked (Q) and (E) to punish Olaf's missed (Q) axes and force him out of lane pressure.
Side-lane and teamfight with (W) active to protect yourself and maximize your scaling damage output.