Mordekaiser is a powerful top lane champion with multiple viable build paths, each optimized for different situations.

Core Build (54.1% Win Rate)

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Teleport
• First Items: Rylai's Crystal Scepter → Plated Steelcaps → Riftmaker
• Full Build: Add Liandry's Torment, Spirit Visage, Jak'Sho, The Protean
• Skill Order: Q > E > W

Runes

• Primary: Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste, Last Stand
• Secondary: Bone Plating, Revitalize
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling

Strong Against (Win Rate)

• Malphite (56.0%)
• Illaoi (55.4%)
• Maokai (54.4%)
• Wukong (54.3%)
• Dr. Mundo (53.2%)

Weak Against (Win Rate)

• Cassiopeia (39.5%)
• Vayne (45.1%)
• Heimerdinger (45.2%)
• Singed (45.7%)
• Fiora (46.6%)

Key Tips

1. Use Ultimate (R) on primary threats in teamfights
2. Store W damage before trading to maximize shield potential
3. Wait for ranged champions to use mobility skills before engaging with E

Alternative Build (55.4% Win Rate)

• Core Items: Riftmaker → Plated Steelcaps → Rylai's Crystal Scepter
• Complete with: Liandry's Torment, Spirit Visage, Thornmail
• Same runes and skill order as core build

Best Synergies (Duo Queue)

• Master Yi (54.0%)
• Wukong (53.7%)
• Jarvan IV (53.4%)
• Kindred (53.4%)
• Darius (53.1%)

Adjust your build based on matchup and team composition. Consider defensive items against heavy AD or AP teams, and prioritize mobility items against kiting compositions.

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