Ryze vs Olaf TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ryze vs Olaf

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Ryze must manage a controlled lane to safely scale against Olaf's early pressure and all-in threat.
Prioritize stable wave control to avoid giving Olaf extended melee fights where he excels.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts using (E) and (Q) when (Q) is on cooldown or missed.
Hold (W) to root Olaf when he commits, preventing his chase and enabling (Q) follow-up.
Avoid trading without mana or when (R) is active, as he ignores crowd control and sustains through fights.

Danger windows

Olaf is most dangerous when (Q) lands and he can pick it up to chase; avoid stepping into (W) range without (W) root ready.
Be cautious during (R) duration as he ignores crowd control and can force all-ins.
Vulnerable when low on mana or (W) is down, as Olaf can exploit reduced spell threat and crowd control.

Early game

Focus on farming safely and avoid extended trades before first item to minimize Olaf's early aggression.
Use (W) root to punish Olaf if he overcommits after missing (Q).
Maintain mana to ensure follow-up spell rotations and defensive (W) usage against Olaf's all-ins.

Power spikes

After first mana/AP item, pressure Olaf more confidently with sustained spell rotations.
At level 6, use (R) for map plays and avoid forcing trades without confirmed advantage.
Respect Olaf's level 6 (R) and first fighter item spikes by maintaining spacing and avoiding extended fights.

Win conditions

Scale safely through controlled farming and use (E) and (Q) rotations to harass Olaf during his cooldowns.
Punish Olaf's missed (Q) and cooldowns by stepping forward with (W) root and follow-up damage.
Use (R) to create map pressure and side-lane plays once safely scaled, avoiding direct all-ins unless Olaf's key tools are down.