Olaf ARAM Guide: Best Builds and Strategies

Olaf ARAM Guide: Best Builds and Strategies

By Marcus Chen

December 15, 2024 at 07:47 PM

ARAM Olaf Build Guide

Win Rate: 50.7% (Based on 72,536 matches)

Runes:

  • Primary: Conqueror
  • Secondary: Legend: Tenacity
  • Combat Stats: Adaptive Force, Adaptive Force, Armor

Summoner Spells:

  • Ghost
  • Flash

Core Items:

  1. Eclipse
  2. Death's Dance
  3. Black Cleaver

Full Build Order:

  1. Eclipse
  2. Death's Dance
  3. Black Cleaver
  4. Sterak's Gage
  5. Guardian Angel
  6. Boots of Swiftness

Ability Order:

  1. Q (Undertow)
  2. E (Reckless Swing)
  3. W (Vicious Strikes)
  4. Max Q > E > W

Key Combos:

  • All-in Combo: R > Q > E > W (before AA) > AA while kiting to axe
  • Close Range: Q + E > AA while kiting to axe > Q
  • Standard Fight: E > AA > Q > AA while kiting to axe > Q

Situational Items:

  • Against AP: Maw of Malmortius
  • Heavy CC: Mercury's Treads
  • Need Sustain: Ravenous Hydra
  • Tank Heavy: Serylda's Grudge

Similar Champions:

  • Darius
  • Garen
  • Mordekaiser
  • Aatrox

Note: No special ARAM balance changes apply to Olaf.

Combat Tips:

  • Use R strategically to become unstoppable during crucial moments
  • Always aim to retrieve your axes during fights
  • Maintain W uptime during extended trades
  • Chain CCs with teammates for maximum effectiveness

This build focuses on maximizing Olaf's durability while maintaining significant damage output in ARAM's constant teamfight environment.

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