Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Hecarimvs Mordekaiser

FFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Mordekaiser wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Hecarim based on 9 games. Hecarim wins the early laning phase while Mordekaiser scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Mordekaiser matchup.

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Hecarim Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hecarim 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
Hecarim - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
33.3% WR
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Mordekaiser vs Hecarim matchup - 66.7% win rate
Mordekaiser
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the Hecarim vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Mordekaiser
Matches: 9
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
0.9
CS / min
0.8
575
DMG / min
696
11,917
Gold / game
12,231
529
Heal / min
539
921
DMG Mitigated / min
1,241
0.7
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Hecarim vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Hecarim 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 Hecarim's 33.3%, giving Mordekaiser a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hecarim controls the early laning stage, but Mordekaiser outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hecarim 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 crowd control, where Hecarim leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser has a strong advantage in this matchup. Hecarim 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.

Hecarim vs Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

Mordekaiser wins the laning phase against Hecarim in League of Legends

Mordekaiser is favored during the laning phase against Hecarim, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Mordekaiser holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Hecarim
0.8Mordekaiser
Hecarim and Mordekaiser farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
575Hecarim
696Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser heavily out-damages Hecarim by 121 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Hecarim should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Mordekaiser's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,917Hecarim
12,231Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser earns 314 more gold per game than Hecarim, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Mordekaiser slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Hecarim
0.5Mordekaiser
Both Hecarim 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
1,450Hecarim
1,781Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Hecarim, healing and mitigating 330 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hecarim is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hecarim, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hecarim Build Against Mordekaiser

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Mordekaiser are Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver and Endless Hunger. This combination gives Hecarim 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 Hecarim vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hecarim
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim50.0%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser50.0%
Late Game
Mordekaiser
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim0.0%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Hecarim and Mordekaiser, with Hecarim 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 Hecarim. 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 — Hecarim 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 Hecarim Runes Against Mordekaiser

Precision rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs MordekaiserPrecision
Conqueror - best Hecarim rune vs MordekaiserTriumph - best Hecarim rune vs MordekaiserLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs MordekaiserLast Stand - best Hecarim rune vs Mordekaiser
Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs MordekaiserSorcery
Transcendence - best Hecarim rune vs MordekaiserNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs Mordekaiser
100.0% WR

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


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Hecarim'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 Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hecarim matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.25%1431.169112,73955.7%42.7%
51.16%1291.165812,18059.7%43.3%
37.80%1271.163412,06939.0%36.8%
45.24%1261.065212,15540.0%50.0%
51.67%1201.268213,32550.0%52.9%
50.00%1081.066012,67754.0%46.5%
43.00%1001.166912,21049.1%36.2%
51.65%911.267212,06658.3%44.2%
40.00%901.261412,71946.1%35.3%
48.28%871.166412,79059.5%37.8%
46.43%841.272213,81342.9%49.0%
40.91%661.172412,82536.0%43.9%
38.10%631.172213,34339.1%37.5%
44.83%581.268812,76345.8%44.1%
69.81%531.179813,53069.2%70.4%
67.92%531.069412,13572.4%62.5%
57.69%521.172313,57270.8%46.4%
58.00%501.065512,96873.9%44.4%
50.00%501.274013,80557.1%44.8%
41.67%481.271312,73540.9%42.3%
53.19%471.176813,34850.0%56.0%
52.27%441.164712,64627.8%69.2%
37.21%431.160611,42838.1%36.4%
60.47%431.273512,62152.2%70.0%
51.22%411.175214,18566.7%44.8%
41.46%411.165612,39657.9%27.3%
43.59%391.367512,21541.2%45.5%
43.59%391.166712,63529.4%54.5%
64.86%371.166913,08172.2%57.9%
51.43%351.272011,41545.5%61.5%
40.63%321.161912,19435.3%46.7%
54.84%311.063611,93352.9%57.1%
50.00%301.157012,23464.3%37.5%
42.86%281.372412,57160.0%33.3%
50.00%261.178912,88653.3%45.5%
52.00%251.173013,39046.1%58.3%
58.33%241.267413,13770.0%50.0%
70.00%201.273513,06581.8%55.6%
45.00%201.287014,25550.0%41.7%
57.89%191.264012,20670.0%44.4%
36.84%191.065513,48137.5%36.4%
57.89%191.175314,489100.0%33.3%
38.89%181.373612,98844.4%33.3%
50.00%181.479214,32071.4%36.4%
40.00%151.064011,96933.3%50.0%
86.67%151.381514,15383.3%88.9%
46.15%131.775011,03662.5%20.0%
7.69%130.84779,29710.0%0.0%
50.00%121.165812,39042.9%60.0%
75.00%121.174510,45085.7%60.0%
58.33%121.482112,32175.0%50.0%
41.67%121.249910,67242.9%40.0%
70.00%101.064013,680100.0%50.0%
33.33%90.957511,91750.0%0.0%
88.89%91.272215,018100.0%83.3%
37.50%81.055912,59325.0%50.0%
28.57%70.861411,79033.3%25.0%
42.86%71.362810,99025.0%66.7%
50.00%61.060811,88066.7%33.3%
33.33%61.777014,88250.0%25.0%
66.67%61.494614,090100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.580415,6970.0%60.0%
80.00%51.381916,065100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.241210,76950.0%100.0%
60.00%50.47148,42133.3%100.0%

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Hecarim vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

Mordekaiser wins the Hecarim vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Hecarim's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Hecarim do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

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

How does Hecarim do against Mordekaiser in the late game?

In the late game, Mordekaiser takes over the Hecarim 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 Hecarim vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Mordekaiser?

The best Hecarim build against Mordekaiser includes Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver, Endless Hunger with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Hecarim runes against Mordekaiser?

The best Hecarim runes against Mordekaiser use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Hecarim vs Mordekaiser matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Mordekaiser?

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

How do I play Hecarim against Mordekaiser?

When playing Hecarim 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.