Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
9.7%

Caitlynvs Mordekaiser

BMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Mordekaiser wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Caitlyn based on 9 games. Caitlyn wins the early laning phase while Mordekaiser scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser matchup.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Mordekaiser - 33.3% win rateMordekaiser(33.3%)
Caitlyn - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
33.3% WR
VS
Mordekaiser vs Caitlyn matchup - 66.7% win rate
Mordekaiser
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Mordekaiser
Matches: 9
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
7.3
CS / min
5.2
649
DMG / min
653
10,553
Gold / game
9,371
176
Heal / min
350
372
DMG Mitigated / min
1,116
0.8
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 33.3%, giving Mordekaiser a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Caitlyn controls the early laning stage, but Mordekaiser outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Caitlyn needs to press advantages before Mordekaiser reaches their power spikes, while Mordekaiser should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Mordekaiser leads by 918 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser has a strong advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Mordekaiser overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in farming, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.3Caitlyn
5.2Mordekaiser
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Mordekaiser by 2.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 32 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Caitlyn a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Mordekaiser players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
649Caitlyn
653Mordekaiser
Damage output is virtually even between Caitlyn and Mordekaiser, with only 3 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,553Caitlyn
9,371Mordekaiser
Caitlyn generates a commanding 1,182 more gold per game than Mordekaiser. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Mordekaiser should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Caitlyn
0.4Mordekaiser
Caitlyn provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Mordekaiser, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Caitlyn coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
549Caitlyn
1,466Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 918 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, The Collector and Edge of Night. This combination gives Caitlyn an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. 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
Mordekaiser
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn0.0%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser100.0%

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.

Mordekaiser is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Caitlyn. Extended games heavily favor Mordekaiser, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Caitlyn has the edge early, but Mordekaiser gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

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 MordekaiserCut Down - best Caitlyn rune vs Mordekaiser
Inspiration rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs MordekaiserInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Caitlyn rune vs MordekaiserBiscuit Delivery - best Caitlyn rune vs Mordekaiser
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Caitlyn the best tools to compete against Mordekaiser in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.73%9736.886513,53646.7%44.9%
48.82%9326.584313,59048.6%49.0%
47.40%9226.990113,70150.4%44.9%
49.30%8626.886513,57846.6%51.6%
51.32%6067.091314,01145.8%55.2%
47.38%5346.992414,03644.0%49.5%
53.26%4457.091513,81458.1%48.7%
50.98%3576.890813,79754.7%48.0%
51.32%3047.095214,38752.5%50.3%
50.36%2746.583913,33261.9%41.7%
50.74%2727.188013,59358.3%44.1%
50.74%2706.887513,54455.5%45.9%
51.20%2506.794114,16350.0%52.1%
50.23%2156.986313,87258.7%43.9%
53.27%2146.986513,48050.9%55.6%
50.00%2086.785113,79840.2%57.0%
49.74%1936.989913,84755.8%44.9%
46.45%1557.091713,59252.1%41.7%
53.52%1426.894613,99059.1%48.7%
35.38%1306.887713,93229.7%40.9%
46.15%1177.287913,46741.1%50.8%
51.30%1157.073713,55352.2%50.7%
43.27%1046.669112,70335.4%50.0%
49.50%1016.690214,14630.6%60.0%
55.10%986.81,01114,44261.7%49.0%
58.51%946.693013,61853.9%61.8%
46.51%866.577913,06645.5%47.6%
43.04%796.982313,12950.0%37.2%
46.97%666.994014,41943.8%50.0%
57.14%636.690813,80860.7%54.3%
58.82%516.378013,67950.0%65.5%
38.10%426.982013,52525.0%46.1%
55.00%406.992314,20058.8%52.2%
44.74%387.083913,37638.9%50.0%
40.54%377.093914,45138.9%42.1%
55.56%277.01,05012,23250.0%61.5%
37.04%276.266012,04033.3%38.9%
54.55%226.990214,74150.0%56.3%
47.37%196.988916,497100.0%44.4%
37.50%167.277612,80922.2%57.1%
31.25%166.01,07912,54930.0%33.3%
43.75%166.481311,70344.4%42.9%
20.00%156.561610,02822.2%16.7%
21.43%146.81,01012,80233.3%12.5%
23.08%137.385713,79916.7%28.6%
25.00%126.891713,36625.0%25.0%
27.27%116.291614,49750.0%14.3%
45.45%116.51,06614,58540.0%50.0%
44.44%96.497514,14740.0%50.0%
33.33%97.364910,55350.0%0.0%
37.50%84.769212,62066.7%20.0%
42.86%76.51,05713,17025.0%66.7%
57.14%75.693014,839100.0%50.0%
85.71%76.11,51922,231100.0%83.3%
14.29%76.576212,2650.0%50.0%
71.43%77.163710,11766.7%100.0%
14.29%77.369712,5680.0%25.0%
71.43%76.61,04513,084100.0%50.0%
33.33%66.382810,94066.7%0.0%
50.00%66.11,10211,67033.3%66.7%
50.00%66.066211,196100.0%0.0%
66.67%65.588714,166100.0%60.0%
0.00%66.36549,5640.0%0.0%
16.67%66.772010,9360.0%50.0%
50.00%64.391412,5060.0%100.0%
83.33%67.077210,98666.7%100.0%
100.00%57.190216,830100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.594212,72166.7%50.0%
20.00%56.567011,05625.0%0.0%
40.00%56.765111,1660.0%66.7%
40.00%56.198112,38650.0%33.3%

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Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

Mordekaiser wins the Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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, Mordekaiser takes over the Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Mordekaiser scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Mordekaiser?

The best Caitlyn build against Mordekaiser includes Hubris, The Collector, Edge of Night with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Mordekaiser matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Caitlyn counter Mordekaiser?

No, Caitlyn struggles against Mordekaiser with only a 33.3% win rate. Mordekaiser has the advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Mordekaiser's lead.

How do I play Caitlyn against Mordekaiser?

When playing Caitlyn against Mordekaiser, play cautiously and avoid Mordekaiser's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Mordekaiser has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.