Olaf: Beatdown City
Olaf · Top · by The Golden Monkey
Build
Cloth Armor300gArmor15Basic item — no components.
5Health Potion35gClick to Consume: Restores 150 Health over 15 seconds. Limited to 5 at one time.Basic item — no components.
1Doran's Blade475gAttack Damage10Health80Passive: Basic Attacks restore 5 Health On-Hit.Basic item — no components.
2The Brutalizer1,337g (537g to combine)Attack Damage25Onslaught: 10% Cooldown ReductionCrushing Blow: 10 LethalityRecipe
3Boots of Speed325gEnhanced Movement: 25 Move SpeedBasic item — no components.
4Giant's Belt1,000gHealth380Basic item — no components.
5The Black Cleaver3,000g (1,188g to combine)Attack Damage50Health200Cooldown Reduction10%Wicked Edge: 10 LethalityCleaving Strike: Dealing physical damage to an enemy champion reduces their Armor by 5% for 4 seconds (stacks up to 5 times, up to 25%).Recipe
6Warmog's Armor3,000g (995g to combine)Health920Health Regen10 / 5sPassive: Permanently gain 3.5 Health and 0.1 Health Regen per 5 sec. per stack. 1 stack is gained per minion or monster kill and 10 stacks are gained per Takedown. Maximum bonuses: Health and Health Regen per 5 seconds.Recipe
Mercury's Treads1,200g (475g to combine)Magic Resist25Enhanced Movement: 45 Move SpeedTenacity: Reduces the duration of Stuns, Slows, Taunts, Fears, Silences, Blinds, and Immobilizes by 35%.Recipe
Warmog's Armor3,000g (995g to combine)Health920Health Regen10 / 5sPassive: Permanently gain 3.5 Health and 0.1 Health Regen per 5 sec. per stack. 1 stack is gained per minion or monster kill and 10 stacks are gained per Takedown. Maximum bonuses: Health and Health Regen per 5 seconds.RecipeThe Black Cleaver3,000g (1,188g to combine)Attack Damage50Health200Cooldown Reduction10%Wicked Edge: 10 LethalityCleaving Strike: Dealing physical damage to an enemy champion reduces their Armor by 5% for 4 seconds (stacks up to 5 times, up to 25%).Recipe
Iceborn Gauntlet3,250g (700g to combine)Ability Power30Armor70Mana500Cooldown Reduction10%Spellblade of True Ice: After using an ability, the next Basic Attack (On-Hit) deals bonus physical damage equal to 125% of base Attack Damage to enemies near the target, and creates a field around the target for 2 seconds that Slows enemy Move Speed by 30% (2 second cooldown, half-sized field if ranged).Recipe
Spirit Visage2,750g (500g to combine)Health400Magic Resist55Health Regen4 / 5sCooldown Reduction20%Lifeforce: Increases self-healing, Health Regen, Lifesteal, and Spell Vamp effects by 20%.Recipe
Guardian Angel2,750g (1,310g to combine)Armor50Magic Resist40Guardian's Intervention: Upon taking lethal damage, restores 30% of maximum Health and Mana after 4 seconds of stasis (5 minute cooldown).Recipe
Ninja Tabi1,000g (375g to combine)Armor25Ninja Footwork: Blocks 10% of the damage from Basic Attacks.Enhanced Movement: 45 Move SpeedRecipe
Mercury's Treads1,200g (475g to combine)Magic Resist25Enhanced Movement: 45 Move SpeedTenacity: Reduces the duration of Stuns, Slows, Taunts, Fears, Silences, Blinds, and Immobilizes by 35%.Recipe
Ionian Boots of Lucidity1,000g (675g to combine)Light Step: 15% Cooldown ReductionEnhanced Movement: 45 Move Speed "This item is dedicated in honor of Ionia's victory over Noxus in the Rematch for the Southern Provinces on 10 December, 20 CLE."Recipe
Maw of Malmortius3,200g (975g to combine)Attack Damage60Magic Resist40Feeding Frenzy: Grants 1 Attack Damage for every 2% of missing Health, up to a maximum of 35 Attack Damage.Lifeline: Upon taking magic damage that would reduce Health below 30%, grants a Shield that absorbs 400 magic damage for 5 seconds (90 second cooldown).Recipe
The Bloodthirster3,200g (850g to combine)Attack Damage70Life Steal12%Bloodthirst: Grants 1 Attack Damage and 0.2% Life Steal per stack (max 30 Attack Damage and 6% Life Steal). Grants 1 stack per unit kill (max 30 stacks). Half of the stacks are lost upon death.Recipe
Trinity Force3,628g (3g to combine)Attack Damage30Ability Power30Attack Speed30%Critical Strike Chance10%Health250Mana200Move Speed8%Rage: Basic Attacks grant 20 Move Speed for 2 seconds On-Hit. Kills grant 60 Move Speed for 2 seconds.Spellblade of Tons of Damage: After using an ability, the next Basic Attack deals bonus physical damage equal to 200% of base Attack Damage On-Hit (2 second cooldown).Recipe
Youmuu's Ghostblade2,700g (563g to combine)Attack Damage30Critical Strike Chance15%Cooldown Reduction10%Spirit Edge: 20 LethalityActive: 45s Grants 20% Move Speed and 40% Attack Speed (lasts 6 seconds for melee champions, 4 seconds for ranged champions).Recipe
Ravenous Hydra3,300g (600g to combine)Attack Damage75Life Steal12%Health Regen15 / 5sInsatiable Hunger: Life Steal applies to damage dealt by this item.Cleave: Basic Attacks deal 20% to 60% of total Attack Damage as bonus physical damage to enemies near the target On-Hit (enemies closest to the target take the most damage).Active: 10s Deals 60% to 100% of total Attack Damage as physical damage to nearby enemy units (closest enemies take the most damage).Recipe
Runes and masteries
x9Mark of Attack DamageMark
x9Seal of ArmorSeal
x9Glyph of Scaling Magic ResistGlyph
x3Quintessence of Attack DamageQuint
- Attack Damage +15.75
- Armor +9.00
- Scaling Magic Resist +1.80
1/1Summoner's Wrath1/1Improves the Summoner Spells Exhaust, Ignite, Ghost, Surge, Rally, and PromoteExhaust Exhaust also reduces the target's Armor and Magic Resist by 10.Ignite While Ignite is on cooldown, gain 5 Ability Power and Attack Damage.Ghost Bonus Move Speed granted by Ghost is increased.Surge Increases the Attack Speed bonus by 5% and the Ability Power bonus by 10%.Rally Rally additionally gives Ability Power.Promote The Siege Rider's bonus Attack Damage aura also affects Champions.
4/4Fury4/4+1% Attack Speed per rank
1/4Sorcery1/4+1% Cooldown Reduction per rank
0/2Butcher0/2Basic attacks deal 2/4 bonus damage to minions and monsters
4/4Deadliness4/4+0.166/0.333/0.498/0.664 Attack Damage per levelNeeds 4 points spent higher in Offense.
0/4Blast0/4+0.25/0.5/0.75/1 Ability Power per levelNeeds 4 points spent higher in Offense.
1/1Destruction1/1Increase damage to turrets by 5%Needs 4 points spent higher in Offense.
3/3Havoc3/3Increases damage dealt by 0.67%/1.33%/2%Needs 8 points spent higher in Offense.
1/1Weapon Expertise1/1+8% Armor PenetrationNeeds 8 points spent higher in Offense.Needs Deadliness at 4/4.
0/1Arcane Knowledge0/1+8% Magic PenetrationNeeds 8 points spent higher in Offense.Needs Blast at 4/4.
0/2Lethality0/2+2.5%/5% Critical Strike Damage (5%/10% for melee)Needs 12 points spent higher in Offense.
2/2Brute Force2/2+1.5/3 Attack DamageNeeds 12 points spent higher in Offense.
0/3Mental Force0/3+2/4/6 Ability PowerNeeds 12 points spent higher in Offense.
0/1Spellsword0/1Deals 5% of your Ability Power as magic damage on basic attacksNeeds 12 points spent higher in Offense.
0/1Frenzy0/1Grants 10% attack speed for 2 seconds after landing a critical hitNeeds 16 points spent higher in Offense.Needs Lethality at 2/2.
3/3Sunder3/3+2/4/6 LethalityNeeds 16 points spent higher in Offense.
0/4Archmage0/4Increases Ability Power by 1.25%/2.5%/3.75%/5%Needs 16 points spent higher in Offense.
1/1Executioner1/1Increases damage dealt by 5% to targets below 50% HealthNeeds 20 points spent higher in Offense.
0/1Summoner's Resolve0/1Improves the Summoner Spells Cleanse, Heal, Smite, Barrier, and FortifyCleanse Extends the Tenacity buff duration.Heal Gain 5 Health per level.Smite Smite grants 10 gold per cast.Barrier Barrier's Shield is increased.Fortify Turrets deal splash damage around their target.
0/3Perseverance0/3Grants up to +2/4/6 Health Regen per 5 seconds based on missing Health
4/4Durability4/4+1.5/3/4.5/6 Health per level
0/2Tough Skin0/2Reduces damage taken from monsters by 1/2
3/3Hardiness3/3+2/4/6 ArmorNeeds 4 points spent higher in Defense.
2/3Resistance2/3+2/4/6 Magic ResistNeeds 4 points spent higher in Defense.
0/1Bladed Armor0/1Deals 6 damage to any enemy monster that attacks youNeeds 4 points spent higher in Defense.Needs Tough Skin at 2/2.
0/2Unyielding0/2Reduces damage taken from enemy champions by 1/2Needs 8 points spent higher in Defense.
0/2Relentless0/2Reduces the effectiveness of slows by 7.5%/15%Needs 8 points spent higher in Defense.
0/1Veteran's Scars0/1+30 HealthNeeds 8 points spent higher in Defense.Needs Durability at 4/4.
0/1Safeguard0/1Reduces damage taken from turrets by 5%Needs 8 points spent higher in Defense.
0/1Block0/1Reduces damage taken from champion basic attacks by 3Needs 12 points spent higher in Defense.Needs Unyielding at 2/2.
0/3Tenacious0/3Reduces the duration of crowd control effects by 5%/10%/15%Needs 12 points spent higher in Defense.
0/3Juggernaut0/3Increases your maximum Health by 1.5%/2.75%/4%Needs 12 points spent higher in Defense.
0/1Defender0/1Grants +1 Armor and Magic Resist for each nearby enemy championNeeds 16 points spent higher in Defense.
0/3Legendary Armor0/3Increases bonus Armor and Magic Resist by +2%/4%/6%Needs 16 points spent higher in Defense.
0/1Good Hands0/1Reduce time spent dead by 10%Needs 16 points spent higher in Defense.
0/1Reinforced Armor0/1Reduce damage taken from critical strikes by 10%Needs 16 points spent higher in Defense.
0/1Honor Guard0/1Reduces damage taken from all sources by 3%Needs 20 points spent higher in Defense.
0/1Summoner's Insight0/1Improves the Summoner Spells Teleport, Flash, Clarity, Revive, and Clairvoyance.Teleport Teleport's channel time is reduced.Flash Reduces Flash's Cooldown by 15 seconds.Clarity Restores 25% more mana.Revive Revive temporarily grants the user 220-560 Health.Clairvoyance Retain sight on units revealed by Clairvoyance for 5 seconds.
0/3Wanderer0/3Grants +0.66%/1.33%/2% increased Movement Speed when out of combat
0/3Meditation0/3+1/2/3 Mana Regen per 5 seconds
0/1Improved Recall0/1Reduces the cast time of Recall by 1 second
0/1Scout0/1Wards gain 25% increased vision range for the first 3 seconds after placing themNeeds 4 points spent higher in Utility.
0/3Mastermind0/3Reduces the cooldown of Summoner Spells by 4%/7%/10%Needs 4 points spent higher in Utility.
0/3Expanded Mind0/3+4/7/10 mana per levelNeeds 4 points spent higher in Utility.
0/2Artificer0/2Reduces the cooldown of activated items by 7.5%/15%Needs 4 points spent higher in Utility.
0/4Greed0/4Grants an additional +0.5/1/1.5/2 gold every 10 secondsNeeds 8 points spent higher in Utility.
0/1Runic Affinity0/1Increases the duration of neutral monster buffs by 20%Needs 8 points spent higher in Utility.
0/3Vampirism0/3+1%/2%/3% Lifesteal and Spell VampNeeds 8 points spent higher in Utility.
0/1Biscuiteer0/1Start the game with a regenerative biscuit that restores 80 Health and 50 Mana over 10 secondsNeeds 8 points spent higher in Utility.
0/2Wealth0/2Increases starting gold by 40/75Needs 12 points spent higher in Utility.Needs Greed at 4/4.
0/4Awareness0/4Increases Experience earned by 1.25%/2.5%/3.75%/5%Needs 12 points spent higher in Utility.
0/3Strength of Spirit0/3Up to +1/2/3 Health Regen per 5 seconds for each 400 Mana you possessNeeds 12 points spent higher in Utility.
0/1Explorer0/1Start the game with an Explorer's Ward.Needs 12 points spent higher in Utility.Needs Biscuiteer at 1/1.
0/1Pickpocket0/1Grants 5 gold (melee) or 3 gold (ranged) each time you basic attack an enemy champion (5s cooldown)Needs 16 points spent higher in Utility.
0/3Intelligence0/3+2%/4%/6% Cooldown ReductionNeeds 16 points spent higher in Utility.
0/1Nimble0/1Grants 3% increased Movement SpeedNeeds 20 points spent higher in Utility.Not the author's. This is a 21/9 offensive bruiser page for the author's AD marks/quints and Brutalizer into Black Cleaver path, taking armor penetration, lethality and execute damage while using the 9 Defense points to support top-lane trading with Cloth Armor start and later Warmog's Armor. Inferred from the build and text they did publish.
Skill order
ultimate at 6, 11 and 16
Berserker Rage
Berserker RagePassive
Olaf's Attack Speed increases as his Health decreases.
UndertowQUndertowQ
Olaf throws an axe into the ground at a target location, dealing damage to units it passes through and slowing their movement speed. If Olaf picks up the axe, the ability's cooldown is reduced.
- Damage
- 80 / 125 / 170 / 215 / 260 + 100% bonus AD
- Cooldown
- 8s
- Cost
- 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 Mana
- Range
- 1000
Vicious StrikesWVicious StrikesW
Olaf's attack damage is increased, based on his health, and he gains massive lifesteal and spell vamp.
- Cooldown
- 12s
- Cost
- 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 Mana
- Range
- 700
Reckless SwingEReckless SwingE
Olaf attacks with such force that it deals true damage to his target and himself.
- Damage
- 100 / 160 / 220 / 280 / 340
- Cooldown
- 9 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5s
- Cost
- Health
- Range
- 325
RagnarokRRagnarokR
Olaf temporarily becomes immune to disables and gains bonus Armor, Magic Resist, and Lethality.
- Cooldown
- 100s
- Cost
- 100 / 75 / 50 Mana
- Range
- 400
- Undertow (Q) takes points at levels 1, 4, 5, 7, 9.
- Vicious Strikes (W) takes points at levels 3, 14, 15, 17, 18.
- Reckless Swing (E) takes points at levels 2, 8, 10, 12, 13.
- Ragnarok (R) takes points at levels 6, 11, 16.
Not the author's. Max Undertow first for the lane control and chase pattern implied by Ghost, Brutalizer and Black Cleaver, then Reckless Swing for reliable true-damage trades before finishing Vicious Strikes. Inferred from the build and text they did publish.
Why these items
Openingsall within the 475 starting gold
- Cloth Armor300gArmor15Basic item — no components.5Health Potion35gClick to Consume: Restores 150 Health over 15 seconds. Limited to 5 at one time.Basic item — no components.
Starting items — The opening as the guide publishes it.
Corein buy order
1Doran's Blade475gAttack Damage10Health80Passive: Basic Attacks restore 5 Health On-Hit.Basic item — no components.Doran's BladeDoran's Blade475gAttack Damage10Health80Passive: Basic Attacks restore 5 Health On-Hit.Basic item — no components.475g
- 2The Brutalizer1,337g (537g to combine)Attack Damage25Onslaught: 10% Cooldown ReductionCrushing Blow: 10 LethalityRecipe
The BrutalizerThe Brutalizer1,337g (537g to combine)Attack Damage25Onslaught: 10% Cooldown ReductionCrushing Blow: 10 LethalityRecipe
1,337g - 3Boots of Speed325gEnhanced Movement: 25 Move SpeedBasic item — no components.
Boots of SpeedBoots of Speed325gEnhanced Movement: 25 Move SpeedBasic item — no components.325g
- 4Giant's Belt1,000gHealth380Basic item — no components.
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt1,000gHealth380Basic item — no components.1,000g
5The Black Cleaver3,000g (1,188g to combine)Attack Damage50Health200Cooldown Reduction10%Wicked Edge: 10 LethalityCleaving Strike: Dealing physical damage to an enemy champion reduces their Armor by 5% for 4 seconds (stacks up to 5 times, up to 25%).RecipeThe Black CleaverThe Black Cleaver3,000g (1,188g to combine)Attack Damage50Health200Cooldown Reduction10%Wicked Edge: 10 LethalityCleaving Strike: Dealing physical damage to an enemy champion reduces their Armor by 5% for 4 seconds (stacks up to 5 times, up to 25%).Recipe
3,000g
6Warmog's Armor3,000g (995g to combine)Health920Health Regen10 / 5sPassive: Permanently gain 3.5 Health and 0.1 Health Regen per 5 sec. per stack. 1 stack is gained per minion or monster kill and 10 stacks are gained per Takedown. Maximum bonuses: Health and Health Regen per 5 seconds.RecipeWarmog's ArmorWarmog's Armor3,000g (995g to combine)Health920Health Regen10 / 5sPassive: Permanently gain 3.5 Health and 0.1 Health Regen per 5 sec. per stack. 1 stack is gained per minion or monster kill and 10 stacks are gained per Takedown. Maximum bonuses: Health and Health Regen per 5 seconds.Recipe
3,000g
Situationalonly when the game asks for it
Ninja Tabi1,000g (375g to combine)Armor25Ninja Footwork: Blocks 10% of the damage from Basic Attacks.Enhanced Movement: 45 Move SpeedRecipeNinja TabiNinja Tabi1,000g (375g to combine)Armor25Ninja Footwork: Blocks 10% of the damage from Basic Attacks.Enhanced Movement: 45 Move SpeedRecipe
1,000g
Mercury's Treads1,200g (475g to combine)Magic Resist25Enhanced Movement: 45 Move SpeedTenacity: Reduces the duration of Stuns, Slows, Taunts, Fears, Silences, Blinds, and Immobilizes by 35%.RecipeMercury's TreadsMercury's Treads1,200g (475g to combine)Magic Resist25Enhanced Movement: 45 Move SpeedTenacity: Reduces the duration of Stuns, Slows, Taunts, Fears, Silences, Blinds, and Immobilizes by 35%.Recipe
1,200g
Ionian Boots of Lucidity1,000g (675g to combine)Light Step: 15% Cooldown ReductionEnhanced Movement: 45 Move Speed "This item is dedicated in honor of Ionia's victory over Noxus in the Rematch for the Southern Provinces on 10 December, 20 CLE."RecipeIonian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of Lucidity1,000g (675g to combine)Light Step: 15% Cooldown ReductionEnhanced Movement: 45 Move Speed "This item is dedicated in honor of Ionia's victory over Noxus in the Rematch for the Southern Provinces on 10 December, 20 CLE."Recipe
1,000g
Maw of Malmortius3,200g (975g to combine)Attack Damage60Magic Resist40Feeding Frenzy: Grants 1 Attack Damage for every 2% of missing Health, up to a maximum of 35 Attack Damage.Lifeline: Upon taking magic damage that would reduce Health below 30%, grants a Shield that absorbs 400 magic damage for 5 seconds (90 second cooldown).RecipeMaw of MalmortiusMaw of Malmortius3,200g (975g to combine)Attack Damage60Magic Resist40Feeding Frenzy: Grants 1 Attack Damage for every 2% of missing Health, up to a maximum of 35 Attack Damage.Lifeline: Upon taking magic damage that would reduce Health below 30%, grants a Shield that absorbs 400 magic damage for 5 seconds (90 second cooldown).Recipe
3,200g
The Bloodthirster3,200g (850g to combine)Attack Damage70Life Steal12%Bloodthirst: Grants 1 Attack Damage and 0.2% Life Steal per stack (max 30 Attack Damage and 6% Life Steal). Grants 1 stack per unit kill (max 30 stacks). Half of the stacks are lost upon death.RecipeThe BloodthirsterThe Bloodthirster3,200g (850g to combine)Attack Damage70Life Steal12%Bloodthirst: Grants 1 Attack Damage and 0.2% Life Steal per stack (max 30 Attack Damage and 6% Life Steal). Grants 1 stack per unit kill (max 30 stacks). Half of the stacks are lost upon death.Recipe
3,200g
Trinity Force3,628g (3g to combine)Attack Damage30Ability Power30Attack Speed30%Critical Strike Chance10%Health250Mana200Move Speed8%Rage: Basic Attacks grant 20 Move Speed for 2 seconds On-Hit. Kills grant 60 Move Speed for 2 seconds.Spellblade of Tons of Damage: After using an ability, the next Basic Attack deals bonus physical damage equal to 200% of base Attack Damage On-Hit (2 second cooldown).RecipeTrinity ForceTrinity Force3,628g (3g to combine)Attack Damage30Ability Power30Attack Speed30%Critical Strike Chance10%Health250Mana200Move Speed8%Rage: Basic Attacks grant 20 Move Speed for 2 seconds On-Hit. Kills grant 60 Move Speed for 2 seconds.Spellblade of Tons of Damage: After using an ability, the next Basic Attack deals bonus physical damage equal to 200% of base Attack Damage On-Hit (2 second cooldown).Recipe
3,628g
Youmuu's Ghostblade2,700g (563g to combine)Attack Damage30Critical Strike Chance15%Cooldown Reduction10%Spirit Edge: 20 LethalityActive: 45s Grants 20% Move Speed and 40% Attack Speed (lasts 6 seconds for melee champions, 4 seconds for ranged champions).RecipeYoumuu's GhostbladeYoumuu's Ghostblade2,700g (563g to combine)Attack Damage30Critical Strike Chance15%Cooldown Reduction10%Spirit Edge: 20 LethalityActive: 45s Grants 20% Move Speed and 40% Attack Speed (lasts 6 seconds for melee champions, 4 seconds for ranged champions).Recipe
2,700g
Ravenous Hydra3,300g (600g to combine)Attack Damage75Life Steal12%Health Regen15 / 5sInsatiable Hunger: Life Steal applies to damage dealt by this item.Cleave: Basic Attacks deal 20% to 60% of total Attack Damage as bonus physical damage to enemies near the target On-Hit (enemies closest to the target take the most damage).Active: 10s Deals 60% to 100% of total Attack Damage as physical damage to nearby enemy units (closest enemies take the most damage).RecipeRavenous HydraRavenous Hydra3,300g (600g to combine)Attack Damage75Life Steal12%Health Regen15 / 5sInsatiable Hunger: Life Steal applies to damage dealt by this item.Cleave: Basic Attacks deal 20% to 60% of total Attack Damage as bonus physical damage to enemies near the target On-Hit (enemies closest to the target take the most damage).Active: 10s Deals 60% to 100% of total Attack Damage as physical damage to nearby enemy units (closest enemies take the most damage).Recipe
3,300g
Notes
the author's own wordsOlaf: Beatdown City — rated 9.2/10 from 37 votes on MOBAFire.
What the guide does not publish: the guide never fills in an ability sequence.
Build by The Golden Monkey, written in Season 3 and transcribed from [MOBAFire's League Classic library](https://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/build/olaf-beatdown-city-322886).