Mordekaiser is a powerful mid-lane champion who excels at close-range combat and isolation tactics. This comprehensive build guide will help you master his playstyle.

Core Build

• First Item: Rylai's Crystal Scepter
• Boots: Mercury's Treads
• Core Items: Riftmaker, Liandry's Torment
• Final Items: Spirit Visage, Thornmail

Runes

• Primary: Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste, Last Stand
• Secondary: Bone Plating, Revitalize
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling (adjust based on matchup)

Summoner Spells

• Flash
• Teleport

Skill Order Q > E > W

Key Tips

• Use Ultimate (R) on the biggest threat in team fights
• Stay back against ranged mid laners to avoid harassment
• When ganked, consider using R on the weaker enemy to turn the fight

Strong Against

• Malphite (60.6% WR)
• Vladimir (56.4% WR)
• Wukong (56.3% WR)
• Aurora (55.3% WR)
• Poppy (54.1% WR)

Weak Against

• Kassadin
• Pantheon
• Azir (16.7% WR)
• Lux (22.2% WR)
• Ekko (23.5% WR)

Best Synergies

• Udyr (55.7% WR)
• Bel'Veth (55.2% WR)
• Wukong (55.0% WR)
• Warwick (54.2% WR)
• Rengar (53.9% WR)

Situational Items Adjust your build based on enemy team composition and game state. Consider Magic Resist or Armor rune shards depending on your lane opponent.

This build currently maintains a 56.6% win rate across 189 matches in Emerald+ ranked games.

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