Varus vs Olaf Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
How does Varus really do against Olaf in Top? The numbers below come from live ranked matchup data. Across 167 recorded games on patch 16.13.1, Varus wins 40.7% of the time against Olaf. That places Olaf among Varus’s toughest opponents right now — the win rate sits clearly below the break-even line, which is exactly why this matchup is flagged as a counter.
When reading this matchup, weigh the sample size as much as the percentage — bigger samples mean the number is less likely to swing with the next patch. The stats refresh automatically every 48 hours from ranked games at Emerald and above, so this page always reflects the current meta rather than an old snapshot. For itemization and runes, open the current Varus build; both champions’ full profiles and remaining matchups are linked below.
FAQ
No — current data marks this as a counter matchup: Olaf has the statistical edge. Varus wins 40.7% of the recorded games.
40.7% from Varus's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
167 ranked games at Emerald rank and above, across all regions.
The current Varus build — items, runes and skill order from the same data set — is on the Varus build page.