Mordekaiser is a powerful top lane champion with a current win rate of 54.8% based on 36,158 matches. Here's the optimal build and strategy guide:

Core Build:

• First Item: Rylai's Crystal Scepter
• Boots: Plated Steelcaps
• Core Items: Riftmaker, Liandry's Torment, Spirit Visage, Jak'Sho, The Protean

Runes:

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

Summoner Spells:

• Flash
• Teleport

Skill Order: Q > E > W

Best Matchups:

• Illaoi (55.1% WR)
• Zac (54.5% WR)
• Malphite (54.3% WR)
• Maokai (54.1% WR)
• Aurora (52.8% WR)

Worst Matchups (Avoid):

• Heimerdinger (45.4% WR)
• Riven (46.8% WR)
• Warwick (46.9% WR)
• Vayne (46.9% WR)
• Kennen (47.0% WR)

Key Tips:

• Use Ultimate (R) on biggest threats in teamfights
• Store W damage before trading for shield advantage
• Wait for ranged champions to use mobility skills before engaging with E
• Best synergy with Darius (56.2% WR) and Trundle (53.3% WR)

Alternative Builds:

1. Riftmaker First → Crystal Scepter (55.2% WR)
2. Liandry's First → Crystal Scepter (55.5% WR)
3. Off-Meta: Hextech Rocketbelt → Crystal Scepter (54.1% WR)

Adjust your build based on matchup, team composition, and game state for optimal performance.

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