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Olaf

The Berserker

About Olaf

Olaf, The Berserker, is a powerful diver, fighter, and tank champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in toplane of Summoner's Rift. First released on June 9, 2010 during Patch 1.0.0.87, Olaf has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 11 unique skins available, Olaf offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Olaf has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Olaf brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Olaf is primarily played as a diver/fighter/tank, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in toplane. Since their release in Patch 1.0.0.87, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Olaf's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Olaf requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against opponents by absorbing damage and disrupting enemy formations with CC.

Olaf's story

An unstoppable force of destruction, the axe-wielding Olaf wants nothing but to die in glorious combat. Hailing from the brutal Freljordian peninsula of Lokfar, he once received a prophecy foretelling his peaceful passing—a coward's fate, and a great insult among his people. Seeking death, and fueled by rage, he rampaged across the land, slaughtering scores of great warriors and legendary beasts in search of any opponent who could stop him. Now a brutal enforcer for the Winter's Claw, he seeks his end in the great wars to come.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Olaf's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Olaf

Whether you're just picking up Olaf or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this diver, fighter, and tank champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • Good balance of damage and durability
  • Impressive durability
  • Strong dueling potential
  • Strong crowd control abilities

Champion weaknesses

  • Can be kited by ranged champions
  • Limited damage output
  • May struggle against true tanks
  • Can be kited by other champions

Olaf currently costs 1575 BE or 790 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Olaf should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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