Kai'Sa - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
5.2%

Kai'Savs Mordekaiser

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kai'Sa vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Mordekaiser wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kai'Sa based on 5 games. Kai'Sa wins the early laning phase while Mordekaiser scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kai'Sa build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kai'Sa vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Kai'Sa Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kai'Sa 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 - 40.0% win rateMordekaiser(40.0%)
Kai'Sa - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Kai'Sa
40.0% WR
VS
Mordekaiser vs Kai'Sa matchup - 60.0% win rate
Mordekaiser
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Kai'Sa vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the Kai'Sa vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Mordekaiser
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
4.8
CS / min
4.3
632
DMG / min
492
10,117
Gold / game
9,004
222
Heal / min
329
413
DMG Mitigated / min
875
0.1
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Kai'Sa vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Kai'Sa vs Mordekaiser matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 40.0%, giving Mordekaiser a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kai'Sa controls the early laning stage, but Mordekaiser outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kai'Sa 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 Mordekaiser leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kai'Sa 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.

Kai'Sa vs Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

Kai'Sa wins the laning phase against Mordekaiser in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.8Kai'Sa
4.3Mordekaiser
Kai'Sa edges out Mordekaiser by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kai'Sa.
Damage
632Kai'Sa
492Mordekaiser
Kai'Sa heavily out-damages Mordekaiser by 140 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 Kai'Sa's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,117Kai'Sa
9,004Mordekaiser
Kai'Sa generates a commanding 1,113 more gold per game than Mordekaiser. This substantial economic advantage means Kai'Sa 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
0.1Kai'Sa
0.3Mordekaiser
Both Kai'Sa and Mordekaiser provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
635Kai'Sa
1,203Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Kai'Sa, healing and mitigating 569 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kai'Sa is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kai'Sa, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kai'Sa Build Against Mordekaiser

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Kai'Sa needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kai'Sa against Mordekaiser are Kraken Slayer, Zhonya's Hourglass and Guinsoo's Rageblade. This combination gives Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kai'Sa
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa50.0%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser50.0%
Late Game
Mordekaiser
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa0.0%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser100.0%

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

Precision rune tree - Kai'Sa primary runes vs MordekaiserPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kai'Sa rune vs MordekaiserTriumph - best Kai'Sa rune vs MordekaiserLegend: Alacrity - best Kai'Sa rune vs MordekaiserCoup de Grace - best Kai'Sa rune vs Mordekaiser
Sorcery rune tree - Kai'Sa secondary runes vs MordekaiserSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Kai'Sa rune vs MordekaiserGathering Storm - best Kai'Sa rune vs Mordekaiser
100.0% WR

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


Kai'Sa matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. The table below shows Kai'Sa'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 Kai'Sa build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kai'Sa matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.63%4386.883714,47946.2%50.4%
48.29%3507.186513,88250.5%45.5%
45.72%3396.884814,29749.0%43.2%
45.83%3366.988314,36751.0%41.7%
48.58%2826.885114,11151.7%46.3%
52.36%2757.093514,11251.5%53.1%
49.08%2717.092214,35044.0%53.4%
44.02%2346.990114,56349.1%39.7%
47.54%1837.390514,50646.0%49.0%
49.71%1756.782713,61957.6%41.0%
49.08%1637.191114,58848.8%49.4%
40.58%1386.990313,99442.7%38.1%
48.48%1327.088214,54153.5%44.6%
49.62%1317.087214,40752.5%47.1%
53.44%1316.788914,77247.5%58.6%
41.88%1177.188814,30642.4%41.2%
54.02%876.983313,84357.5%50.0%
46.15%787.393914,86739.4%51.1%
46.58%736.982714,12045.0%48.5%
34.78%696.976213,58130.0%38.5%
41.82%557.386013,71234.5%50.0%
49.09%557.191914,96653.9%44.8%
46.30%546.590715,40455.0%41.2%
61.11%546.91,11815,33170.4%51.9%
51.02%496.887613,78758.3%44.0%
52.08%487.097514,90045.5%57.7%
47.83%467.095914,11936.0%61.9%
44.19%436.790015,16125.0%48.6%
51.35%377.285013,98633.3%63.6%
46.67%307.21,02415,80063.6%36.8%
76.19%216.596913,39572.7%80.0%
38.10%216.774413,74433.3%41.7%
37.50%166.796514,87528.6%44.4%
53.33%157.488014,22450.0%55.6%
30.77%136.291114,26133.3%30.0%
50.00%127.194015,65566.7%33.3%
36.36%116.81,12816,53233.3%37.5%
54.55%116.794712,17560.0%50.0%
50.00%106.097417,0420.0%62.5%
40.00%106.693514,1020.0%57.1%
33.33%97.589812,37133.3%33.3%
33.33%96.481213,41340.0%25.0%
55.56%96.794614,74540.0%75.0%
66.67%97.585112,89240.0%100.0%
44.44%96.597615,93950.0%42.9%
33.33%96.784011,54460.0%0.0%
57.14%76.11,07512,11750.0%66.7%
83.33%67.292514,235100.0%66.7%
66.67%66.286514,85350.0%75.0%
66.67%67.31,37414,04866.7%66.7%
50.00%66.061910,81150.0%50.0%
66.67%66.699514,129100.0%50.0%
40.00%54.863210,11750.0%0.0%
20.00%56.561413,45233.3%0.0%
60.00%55.54989,02933.3%100.0%
80.00%55.81,06017,084100.0%75.0%
60.00%56.87668,53750.0%100.0%
60.00%56.71,09312,87333.3%100.0%
40.00%57.01,28015,7720.0%66.7%

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Kai'Sa vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kai'Sa do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

Mordekaiser wins the Kai'Sa vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Kai'Sa do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

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

How does Kai'Sa do against Mordekaiser in the late game?

In the late game, Mordekaiser takes over the Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Kai'Sa with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kai'Sa build against Mordekaiser?

The best Kai'Sa build against Mordekaiser includes Kraken Slayer, Zhonya's Hourglass, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kai'Sa runes against Mordekaiser?

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

Does Kai'Sa counter Mordekaiser?

No, Kai'Sa struggles against Mordekaiser with only a 40.0% win rate. Mordekaiser has the advantage in this matchup. Kai'Sa players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Mordekaiser's lead.

How do I play Kai'Sa against Mordekaiser?

When playing Kai'Sa 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.