Olaf vs Gwen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Olaf vs Gwen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Olaf must pressure Gwen early to deny her calm scaling and prevent her from stacking (Q).
Prioritize extended melee fights where (R) crowd control immunity and true damage (E) shine to force Gwen into unfavorable trades.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup where Olaf should leverage early lane pressure to disrupt Gwen's item spikes.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing (Q) and picking it up to maintain chase and slow Gwen.
Use (R) only when Gwen cannot disengage to ignore her crowd control and commit to extended fights.
Punish Gwen when her (W) is down by forcing trades that limit her defensive zone and reduce her survivability.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (R) is down as Gwen can kite and punish Olaf's lower mobility.
Respect (W) zone which blocks Olaf's main damage angles; avoid committing when it is active.
Avoid extended trades when Gwen has stacked (Q) and (R) available, as she can out-sustain and slow Olaf.

Early game

Use (Q) to initiate trades and keep its cooldown low by picking up axes for sustained pressure.
Avoid missing (Q) as it significantly reduces Olaf's chase and trade potential against Gwen's mobility.
Play aggressively before Gwen stacks (Q) and before she reaches key item spikes to maximize early kill pressure.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to force straight-line fights ignoring Gwen's crowd control and prevent her from escaping.
After completing the first fighter item, extend fights aggressively to capitalize on increased damage and durability.
Respect Gwen's level 6 (R) power spike by avoiding prolonged trades when she can slow and chase effectively.

Win conditions

Snowball lane dominance by landing repeated (Q) slows and forcing extended fights with (R) to negate Gwen's crowd control.
Deny Gwen's scaling by pressuring her before she stacks (Q) and reaches item spikes.
Use side-lane pressure and anti-CC all-ins to control fights and carry through mid-game teamfights.