Matchup
Heavy AP damageSustained DPSCountered by stasisHigh sustain
Build vs Mordekaiser
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
100.0% WR2 games
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Careful
Careful
Aggressive
Mordekaiser's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Darkness Rise (P)
Mordekaiser gains a powerful damage aura and Move Speed after landing 3 attacks or spells against champions or monsters.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8s | 12s | 18s | – |
| 6 | 6s | 12s | 18s | 2m20 |
| 9 | 4s | 11s | 18s | 2m20 |
| 11 | 4s | 10s | 18s | 2m |
| 16 | 4s | 8s | 14s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 4s | 8s | 10s | 1m40 |
Playing against Mordekaiser
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Buy a QSS to escape his R — it's essential for carries who don't want to be isolated.
2
Kite him: Mordekaiser is slow with no dash. Ranged champions and slows counter him well.
3
His E (pull) has a visible delay: sidestep when you see the animation.
4
% max HP damage counters him since he builds HP: Vayne, Kog'Maw, and Liandry's are effective.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026