Olaf vs Gragas TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Olaf vs Gragas

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Olaf wants to pressure Gragas early to deny his control and scaling potential in lane.
Use Olaf's high early agency and lane pressure to force extended fights where (Q) and (R) shine.
This is a snowball matchup; Olaf must leverage early all-ins and side-lane pressure to prevent Gragas from stabilizing.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing (Q) and picking it up to keep Gragas slowed and under pressure.
Use (R) only when you can commit to a fight, ignoring (E) stun and (R) displacement.
Punish Gragas after he wastes (E) or misses his engage by extending trades and chasing with axes.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) stun is off cooldown and he can engage or disengage effectively.
Avoid fighting when (R) is down, as Gragas's crowd control and displacement regain full effect.
Watch for (R) displacement to interrupt your all-in or knock you into unfavorable positions.

Early game

Start by landing (Q) axes to slow and chase Gragas, forcing him into extended trades.
Avoid missing (Q) as it cripples Olaf's chase and trade potential early.
Use (W) shield and lifesteal to sustain through Gragas's short burst trades and outlast him in fights before level 6.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to ignore Gragas's crowd control and force straight-line fights.
After first fighter item, pressure side lanes and extend fights using (Q) and (R) to punish Gragas's missed disengage.
Respect Gragas's level 6 (R) displacement; avoid committing when it can knock you away or isolate you from your team.

Win conditions

Win by landing repeated (Q) slows and forcing extended duels where Olaf's sustain and true damage excel.
Use (R) to negate Gragas's crowd control and chase down with axes for kills or lane dominance.
Pressure side lanes after first item to snowball and deny Gragas safe scaling or impactful teamfight presence.