Matchup
Heavy AP damageSustained DPSCountered by stasisHigh sustain
Build vs Mordekaiser
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
93%
6%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
100.0% WR3 games
Domination
Hail of Blades
Sudden Impact
Grisly Mementos
Relentless Hunter
Precision
Coup de Grace
Legend: Alacrity
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Shaco
MordekaiserAggressive
Careful
Careful
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