Riven vs Olaf TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Riven vs Olaf

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Riven must use her high mobility and cooldown sequencing to pressure Olaf and deny him extended trades where he thrives.
This matchup is a snowball fight where Riven aims to punish Olaf's axe cooldowns and avoid his all-in windows with (R).

Trading pattern

Trade by chaining (Q), (W), and (E) quickly to burst Olaf before his (R) is up or he can pick up his axe.
Punish Olaf immediately after he misses (Q) or uses (R) defensively, as his chase and damage drop significantly.
Avoid committing when your mobility cooldowns are down or when Olaf still holds his slow (Q) and true damage (E) ready.

Danger windows

Olaf is dangerous when he lands (Q) and picks up the axe, especially with (R) active granting CC immunity.
Be cautious during (R) duration as your crowd control and disengage lose value.
Avoid extended trades when your (Q) and (E) are on cooldown, as Olaf can punish your reduced mobility and shield.

Early game

Start by controlling the wave to create space for short trades around Olaf's missed (Q) axe throws.
Use (E) shield to absorb Olaf's poke and disengage before he can retaliate.
Avoid extended fights before level 6, focusing on cooldown trades and baiting (Q) or (R) usage.

Power spikes

Level 6: Activate (R) after baiting Olaf's crowd control or (R) to convert chip damage into lethal burst.
First fighter item: Use improved cooldowns to threaten repeated short trades and contest Olaf's pressure.
Respect Olaf's level 6 (R) which grants crowd control immunity and enables extended all-ins; avoid fighting through it unless you can disengage.

Win conditions

Use cooldown sequencing and animation-cancel combos to punish Olaf's missed (Q) and (R) windows for lethal trades.
Deny Olaf extended trades by disengaging before he can pick up axes and activate (R).
Snowball by converting early leads into side-lane pressure and skirmishes where your mobility and burst outmatch Olaf's durability.