Warwick vs Olaf TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Warwick vs Olaf

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Warwick should leverage his sustain and fear (E) to outlast Olaf in extended melee trades and punish low-health windows.
Maintain medium lane pressure to deny Olaf calm scaling and avoid giving him free all-in opportunities with his (R) immunity.

Trading pattern

Engage in melee range extended trades using (Q) to heal and hold (E) to fear Olaf's burst attempts.
Punish Olaf after he misses (Q) axes or uses (R) ineffectively by locking him down with (R) suppression.
Avoid initiating trades if Olaf can easily kite you outside your (Q) follow range or if your (E) is on cooldown.

Danger windows

Olaf is dangerous when he lands (Q) slow and picks up axes to maintain chase; avoid extended fights if you cannot fear or suppress him.
Beware when Olaf activates (R) to ignore your crowd control; disengage or wait for it to expire before re-engaging.
Be cautious trading when your (E) is down, as Olaf's true damage (E) and shield (W) can overwhelm you.

Early game

Use early levels 1-3 to take extended trades using (Q) healing and hold (E) to absorb Olaf's burst damage.
Track Olaf's health with (W) to chase when he is low and vulnerable.
Avoid fighting Olaf when he has his (R) available to prevent his crowd control immunity from negating your suppression.

Power spikes

At level 3, Warwick gains full kit enabling strong sustain and fear (E) to win early extended trades; use this to pressure Olaf.
At level 6, (R) unlocks long-range suppression; use it after baiting Olaf's movement to force picks or all-ins.
Respect Olaf's level 6 (R) power spike granting crowd control immunity; avoid committing when it is active and punish cooldown windows.

Win conditions

Win by forcing extended melee fights where your (Q) sustain and (E) fear outlast Olaf's damage.
Use (W) to track and chase Olaf when he is low, punishing his limited mobility.
Secure kills by landing (R) suppression on overextended or low-health Olaf targets after baiting his movement or cooldowns.