Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
10.2%

Caitlynvs Mordekaiser

DMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Caitlyn wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Mordekaiser based on 11 games. Caitlyn holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser matchup.

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Caitlyn Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Caitlyn performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Caitlyn - 63.6% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
63.6% WR
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Mordekaiser vs Caitlyn matchup - 36.4% win rate
Mordekaiser
36.4% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 11
63.6%
Win Rate
36.4%
6.0
CS / min
5.6
814
DMG / min
683
12,541
Gold / game
11,971
175
Heal / min
355
437
DMG Mitigated / min
1,620
0.6
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
71.4%
Late Game WR
28.6%

Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 36.4%, giving Caitlyn a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Caitlyn dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Mordekaiser players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Mordekaiser leads by 1,363 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn players can confidently pick into Mordekaiser and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Mordekaiser away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Mordekaiser in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Mordekaiser, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.0Caitlyn
5.6Mordekaiser
Caitlyn edges out Mordekaiser by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Caitlyn.
Damage
814Caitlyn
683Mordekaiser
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Mordekaiser by 132 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Mordekaiser should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Caitlyn's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,541Caitlyn
11,971Mordekaiser
Caitlyn earns 571 more gold per game than Mordekaiser, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Caitlyn slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.6Caitlyn
0.5Mordekaiser
Both Caitlyn and Mordekaiser provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
611Caitlyn
1,974Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 1,363 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Caitlyn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Caitlyn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Caitlyn Build Against Mordekaiser

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Caitlyn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Caitlyn against Mordekaiser are Hubris, Rapid Firecannon and Mortal Reminder. This combination gives Caitlyn an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Mordekaiser. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn50.0%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser50.0%
Late Game
Caitlyn
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn71.4%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser28.6%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Caitlyn and Mordekaiser, with Caitlyn holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Caitlyn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Mordekaiser. Extended games heavily favor Caitlyn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Caitlyn holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Mordekaiser players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Caitlyn Runes Against Mordekaiser

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs MordekaiserPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Caitlyn rune vs MordekaiserPresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs MordekaiserLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs MordekaiserCoup de Grace - best Caitlyn rune vs Mordekaiser
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs MordekaiserSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs MordekaiserGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Mordekaiser
60.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Caitlyn to press their advantage against Mordekaiser, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Caitlyn's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Caitlyn matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.21%1,1996.583212,79950.4%45.1%
45.58%9616.686113,23038.9%49.4%
53.57%7716.787812,73852.1%54.7%
52.57%6436.785312,97849.2%54.9%
51.16%6026.887813,11551.9%50.7%
52.78%4136.686612,83752.6%52.9%
58.74%4127.093213,09054.4%62.3%
50.87%3446.991412,92752.2%49.7%
46.58%3076.790513,25851.2%43.4%
50.35%2886.887313,68650.5%50.3%
44.80%2796.485313,25150.0%41.7%
41.67%2526.777012,40328.7%49.4%
51.19%2526.690513,02652.0%50.6%
44.35%2306.887112,44039.6%48.7%
50.70%2156.680712,68552.4%49.6%
51.17%2136.685212,84057.0%47.8%
50.00%1906.987013,40042.6%54.1%
52.75%1826.886412,41347.5%56.9%
43.26%1786.685412,79941.3%44.4%
56.18%1786.889013,02447.4%62.8%
47.53%1626.780312,26434.3%56.8%
52.11%1426.885813,35049.1%54.0%
49.14%1167.186312,59356.6%42.9%
50.00%906.790313,73050.0%50.0%
51.14%886.986813,39551.6%50.9%
43.68%876.786913,54644.4%43.3%
31.76%856.575611,75722.2%38.8%
48.10%796.495812,83351.9%46.1%
50.00%786.484712,01939.4%57.8%
42.11%766.677213,76520.0%47.5%
45.45%666.579412,15152.0%41.5%
44.64%566.586612,66752.0%38.7%
43.75%487.276812,18352.6%37.9%
57.45%476.994414,12555.0%59.3%
42.55%476.467211,40528.6%53.9%
38.10%427.079012,64630.8%41.4%
34.48%296.386112,19438.5%31.3%
52.00%255.977812,14355.6%50.0%
56.00%256.891413,26642.9%61.1%
47.83%236.785011,59957.1%43.8%
57.14%216.386314,03150.0%60.0%
42.86%216.975514,37766.7%33.3%
35.00%205.91,07813,94125.0%41.7%
33.33%185.367210,09930.0%37.5%
29.41%176.484113,8780.0%41.7%
40.00%156.078711,20040.0%40.0%
35.71%147.196316,3440.0%41.7%
46.15%136.593910,80342.9%50.0%
30.77%136.286615,14833.3%30.0%
58.33%126.974811,87080.0%42.9%
63.64%116.081412,54150.0%71.4%
55.56%97.01,03312,04350.0%60.0%
66.67%97.31,05116,451100.0%62.5%
44.44%96.51,03113,70925.0%60.0%
75.00%87.21,07515,19666.7%80.0%
25.00%85.567412,3070.0%33.3%
50.00%86.070411,01333.3%60.0%
75.00%87.062212,89366.7%80.0%
42.86%76.580913,91333.3%50.0%
14.29%76.184011,9200.0%20.0%
50.00%66.292910,726100.0%25.0%
33.33%65.71,38214,1740.0%50.0%
16.67%65.679314,3110.0%25.0%
83.33%65.91,20614,810100.0%75.0%
100.00%66.41,02515,942100.0%100.0%
20.00%56.264913,7490.0%20.0%
60.00%57.282211,92633.3%100.0%
60.00%56.31,18417,823100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.173210,1710.0%50.0%

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Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Caitlyn do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Mordekaiser with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Caitlyn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Caitlyn do against Mordekaiser in the late game?

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Mordekaiser?

The best Caitlyn build against Mordekaiser includes Hubris, Rapid Firecannon, Mortal Reminder with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Caitlyn runes against Mordekaiser?

The best Caitlyn runes against Mordekaiser use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Caitlyn counter Mordekaiser?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Mordekaiser with a 63.6% win rate. Caitlyn strongly counters Mordekaiser in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Mordekaiser?

When playing Caitlyn against Mordekaiser, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.