Olaf vs Mordekaiser TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Back to matchup selector

Champion

Opponent

RoleGenerate matchup

Olaf

VS

Top

Mordekaiser

Olaf vs Mordekaiser

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Olaf should use his high early agency and lane pressure to deny Mordekaiser a calm scaling lane.
Focus on snowballing through repeated (Q) hits and extended trades to prevent Mordekaiser from establishing control.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing (Q) and picking it up to maintain chase and slow Mordekaiser.
Use (R) to ignore Mordekaiser's pull and isolation threats, committing only when he cannot disengage.
Avoid trading when (Q) misses or (R) is unavailable, as Mordekaiser can punish your reduced chase and CC immunity.

Danger windows

Beware of (E) pull followed by (Q) and passive damage; avoid standing isolated in his range.
Olaf is vulnerable after missing (Q) or when (R) is down, as Mordekaiser can kite or force favorable trades.
Respect (R) isolation window, especially if he has health or item advantage; avoid extended fights without (R).

Early game

Aggressively pressure Mordekaiser early to punish his lack of mobility and reliance on (E) pull.
Use (Q) to poke and chase, avoiding extended trades if (E) is up to reduce pull risk.
Secure axe pickups to keep (Q) cooldown low and maintain lane control before level 6.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to force straight-line fights ignoring crowd control; only engage if you can keep hitting Mordekaiser.
First fighter item spike lets Olaf extend trades and punish Mordekaiser's missed disengage attempts.
Respect Mordekaiser's level 6 (R) isolation; avoid engaging alone if you lack (R) or cooldowns to counter it.

Win conditions

Win by landing repeated (Q) slows, forcing extended melee duels that favor Olaf's true damage and sustain.
Use (R) to negate Mordekaiser's crowd control and isolate fights on your terms.
Pressure side lanes post-first item to snowball and deny Mordekaiser's scaling through continuous axe chase and all-ins.