Riven vs Olaf

Riven
You
VS
Olaf

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Who Wins

  • You lose most early trades pre-6 due to Olaf's superior sustain from W and consistent damage output.
  • Post-6, you gain kill pressure with your full combo if Olaf is around 60% HP, but he can still outduel you if healthy due to his passive attack speed scaling.
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How to Trade

  • Your optimal trading pattern is short Q-AA-W-E out trades to avoid extended fights where his W sustain and passive kick in.
  • Never commit to all-ins unless you have a clear health advantage or can guarantee your full R combo will secure the kill.

Wave Control

  • You want to maintain wave control and look for slow pushes into crashes to create roam timings or recall windows.
  • Avoid letting Olaf freeze on you as his Q poke becomes oppressive when you're forced to walk up for CS.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Never trade in extended fights early game as his W healing and passive attack speed will always favor him in sustained combat.
  • Don't waste your E shield on his Q poke - save it for when you commit to actual trades or need to escape ganks.
Created on 03/06/2026
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