Yasuo vs Olaf TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yasuo vs Olaf

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) and (E) to control space and fight close to minions, denying Olaf extended melee duels where he thrives.
Pressure Olaf early to prevent him from using his high early agency and lane pressure to force long trades.
This is a snowball matchup where Yasuo must leverage mobility and wave-based trades to outmaneuver Olaf's all-in style.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) and dash through minions with (E) to reposition and threaten knockups, committing only when (W) is available to block (Q).
Punish Olaf when his (Q) misses or (R) is down by stepping forward for short trades or wave pressure.
Avoid trading when (W) or your passive shield is down, as Olaf can force extended fights that favor him.

Danger windows

Olaf is dangerous when (Q) lands and he can pick it up to reduce cooldown, so avoid clustering minions for easy axe retrieval.
Respect (R) window of crowd control immunity; do not commit all-ins during this period.
Be cautious when your (W) and passive shield are down, as Olaf can punish your inability to dodge his (Q) and (E) true damage.

Early game

At level 2, use the unlocked (Q) plus (E) combo to engage trades that Olaf cannot easily punish.
Avoid extended fights early where (Q) slow and (W) shield give him sustain and chase potential.
Keep minion waves controlled to maintain (E) mobility and avoid Olaf's axe pickup paths for his (Q) cooldown resets.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q)+(E) combo; use this to force favorable trades and deny Olaf space.
Level 6 (R) becomes available; use it only on confirmed knockups to secure kills or force Olaf to play cautiously.
After your first item, increase pressure on waves and trades, but remain aware Olaf's first fighter item also boosts his all-in potential.

Win conditions

Use (Q) and (E) to maintain mobility and control space, forcing Olaf into short trades rather than extended fights.
Deny Olaf calm scaling by pressuring waves early and punishing missed (Q) axes or (R) cooldowns.
Leverage knockups to activate (R) for picks or defensive resets, snowballing your lead to dominate side-lane pressure and teamfights.