Kalista - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.2%
Pick Rate
0.6%

Kalistavs Mordekaiser

FMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches1,009,027
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kalista vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Mordekaiser wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Kalista based on 5 games. Mordekaiser holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kalista build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kalista vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Kalista Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kalista 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 - 20.0% win rateMordekaiser(20.0%)
Kalista - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Kalista
20.0% WR
VS
Mordekaiser vs Kalista matchup - 80.0% win rate
Mordekaiser
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Kalista vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the Kalista vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Mordekaiser
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
5.8
CS / min
5.2
735
DMG / min
860
11,841
Gold / game
14,146
177
Heal / min
315
526
DMG Mitigated / min
1,707
0.3
CC / min
0.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Kalista vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Kalista vs Mordekaiser matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Kalista's 20.0%, giving Mordekaiser a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Mordekaiser dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kalista 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 1,320 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kalista 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.

Kalista vs Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

Mordekaiser wins the laning phase against Kalista in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.8Kalista
5.2Mordekaiser
Kalista edges out Mordekaiser by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kalista.
Damage
735Kalista
860Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser heavily out-damages Kalista by 125 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kalista 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
11,841Kalista
14,146Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser generates a commanding 2,305 more gold per game than Kalista. This substantial economic advantage means Mordekaiser consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kalista should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Kalista
0.4Mordekaiser
Both Kalista 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
702Kalista
2,022Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Kalista, healing and mitigating 1,320 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kalista is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kalista, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kalista Build Against Mordekaiser

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Kalista needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kalista against Mordekaiser are Serpent's Fang, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Statikk Shiv. This combination gives Kalista 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 Kalista vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mordekaiser
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kalista early game win rateKalista0.0%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser100.0%
Late Game
Mordekaiser
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kalista late game win rateKalista33.3%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser66.7%

Mordekaiser dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kalista. This lopsided early game means Mordekaiser can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Mordekaiser is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Kalista. Extended games heavily favor Mordekaiser, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Kalista Runes Against Mordekaiser

Precision rune tree - Kalista primary runes vs MordekaiserPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kalista rune vs MordekaiserTriumph - best Kalista rune vs MordekaiserLegend: Alacrity - best Kalista rune vs MordekaiserCut Down - best Kalista rune vs Mordekaiser
Sorcery rune tree - Kalista secondary runes vs MordekaiserSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Kalista rune vs MordekaiserGathering Storm - best Kalista rune vs Mordekaiser
100.0% WR

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


Kalista matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Kalista'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 Kalista build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kalista matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
38.10%1266.693314,59038.8%37.7%
56.99%936.681514,12061.0%53.9%
44.71%856.374012,09645.6%43.6%
30.56%726.686512,68028.9%32.4%
49.25%676.689114,06854.8%44.4%
50.77%656.288714,19753.9%48.7%
35.38%656.787113,20125.0%45.5%
48.00%506.589713,50250.0%46.4%
61.54%396.794714,34665.0%57.9%
37.50%326.887713,19933.3%45.5%
48.39%316.891713,09752.9%42.9%
54.84%316.192615,17481.8%40.0%
54.17%247.01,05415,11554.5%53.9%
41.67%246.887212,94235.7%50.0%
54.55%226.683013,13057.1%50.0%
42.86%216.075113,56236.4%50.0%
40.00%206.577912,89850.0%30.0%
55.00%206.374412,49953.3%60.0%
43.75%166.378212,15450.0%37.5%
50.00%166.91,00714,85957.1%44.4%
25.00%126.771614,57350.0%12.5%
63.64%116.978911,87762.5%66.7%
72.73%116.283213,35033.3%87.5%
44.44%95.892712,9440.0%66.7%
33.33%96.21,09414,86333.3%33.3%
66.67%96.764713,39066.7%66.7%
55.56%96.289815,04766.7%50.0%
25.00%87.11,37717,6140.0%40.0%
62.50%87.896215,15480.0%33.3%
37.50%85.882514,761100.0%0.0%
57.14%76.168912,63775.0%33.3%
57.14%76.79559,88966.7%50.0%
42.86%77.464412,06640.0%50.0%
57.14%76.984011,98566.7%50.0%
33.33%66.881413,06850.0%25.0%
66.67%67.11,17518,91950.0%75.0%
50.00%66.578511,51733.3%66.7%
20.00%55.873511,8410.0%33.3%
40.00%55.366910,264100.0%25.0%
80.00%56.383616,2030.0%80.0%

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Kalista vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kalista do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

Mordekaiser wins the Kalista vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Kalista's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Kalista do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

In the early game, Mordekaiser has the advantage against Kalista with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Mordekaiser players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kalista do against Mordekaiser in the late game?

In the late game, Mordekaiser takes over the Kalista vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Mordekaiser scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kalista vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Kalista with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kalista build against Mordekaiser?

The best Kalista build against Mordekaiser includes Serpent's Fang, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Statikk Shiv with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kalista runes against Mordekaiser?

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

Does Kalista counter Mordekaiser?

No, Kalista struggles against Mordekaiser with only a 20.0% win rate. Mordekaiser has the advantage in this matchup. Kalista players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Mordekaiser's lead.

How do I play Kalista against Mordekaiser?

When playing Kalista 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.