Flash and Ghost are the optimal Summoner Spells for Olaf Top, complementing his aggressive playstyle. Build Stridebreaker first, followed by Plated Steelcaps and Sundered Sky for a balanced mix of damage and durability.

Core Runes:

• Primary: Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand
• Secondary: Approach Velocity, Biscuit Delivery
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling

Build Path:

1. Core Items (20 min): Stridebreaker → Plated Steelcaps → Sundered Sky
2. Full Build: Add Death's Dance → Sterak's Gage → Experimental Hexplate
3. Skill Order: Q > E > W

Key Matchups:

• Strong Against: Smolder (65.2%), Yasuo (57.0%), Jayce (56.9%)
• Weak Against: Vayne (43.2%), Akali (43.2%), Illaoi (44.9%)

Essential Tips:

• Force level 1 fights to deplete enemy health potions
• Use Ultimate (R) aggressively to bait Summoner Spells
• Focus frontline in teamfights unless fed, then target backline

Best Synergies:

• Rammus (58.7% WR)
• Udyr (58.6% WR)
• Rek'Sai (54.2% WR)

Alternative builds include starting with Sundered Sky or Maw of Malmortius based on matchup, maintaining a consistent 51.9-53.9% win rate across different variations. Adjust your item build based on enemy team composition and game state.

Remember to utilize Olaf's early game strength and maintain aggressive positioning to maximize his potential in the top lane.

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