Kayle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Kaylevs Mordekaiser

AMageMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches3,013,751
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 30, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Mordekaiser is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Mordekaiser wins with a 52.2% win rate (+4.4%) over Kayle based on 159 games. Mordekaiser wins the early laning phase while Kayle scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kayle build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kayle vs Mordekaiser matchup.

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Kayle Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kayle 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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Kayle - 47.8% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
47.8% WR
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Mordekaiser vs Kayle matchup - 52.2% win rate
Mordekaiser
52.2% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the Kayle vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Mordekaiser
Matches: 159
47.8%
Win Rate
52.2%
6.7
CS / min
6.3
755
DMG / min
822
11,586
Gold / game
11,989
307
Heal / min
351
385
DMG Mitigated / min
1,399
0.3
CC / min
0.5
42.0%
Early Game WR
58.0%
52.2%
Late Game WR
47.8%

Kayle vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Mordekaiser matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 159 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Kayle's 47.8%, giving Mordekaiser a 4.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mordekaiser controls the early laning stage, but Kayle outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mordekaiser needs to press advantages before Kayle reaches their power spikes, while Kayle should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Mordekaiser leads by 1,058 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Mordekaiser is slightly favored, Kayle can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Mordekaiser's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kayle vs Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

Mordekaiser wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

Mordekaiser is favored during the laning phase against Kayle, 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
6.7Kayle
6.3Mordekaiser
Kayle 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 Kayle.
Damage
755Kayle
822Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser deals 67 more champion damage per minute than Kayle. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kayle choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Mordekaiser's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,586Kayle
11,989Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser earns 403 more gold per game than Kayle, 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
0.3Kayle
0.5Mordekaiser
Both Kayle 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
692Kayle
1,751Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 1,058 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kayle is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kayle, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kayle Build Against Mordekaiser

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Kayle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayle against Mordekaiser are Shadowflame, Void Staff and Nashor's Tooth. This combination gives Kayle an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 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 Kayle vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mordekaiser
58.0%
+15.9% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle42.0%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser58.0%
Late Game
Kayle
52.2%
+4.4% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle52.2%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser47.8%

Mordekaiser dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.0% win rate — a 15.9 percentage point lead over Kayle. This lopsided early game means Mordekaiser can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Kayle takes over with a 52.2% win rate, leading Mordekaiser by 4.4 percentage points. Kayle scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Mordekaiser must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kayle reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kayle survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Kayle Runes Against Mordekaiser

Precision rune tree - Kayle primary runes vs MordekaiserPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kayle rune vs MordekaiserAbsorb Life - best Kayle rune vs MordekaiserLegend: Alacrity - best Kayle rune vs MordekaiserLast Stand - best Kayle rune vs Mordekaiser
Sorcery rune tree - Kayle secondary runes vs MordekaiserSorcery
Celerity - best Kayle rune vs MordekaiserGathering Storm - best Kayle rune vs Mordekaiser
48.1% WR

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


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

Kayle 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
49.46%2777.485812,52843.7%53.8%
43.55%1866.959811,31937.7%47.7%
53.89%1676.661611,19736.2%66.3%
45.96%1616.875611,57738.6%51.6%
47.80%1596.775511,58642.0%52.2%
54.41%1367.094712,31246.0%61.6%
56.25%1287.095012,44235.3%70.1%
48.76%1216.879212,04543.1%52.9%
43.97%1167.085911,33641.5%46.0%
50.44%1137.072712,65846.0%52.6%
59.79%977.174412,30742.1%71.2%
47.87%947.275412,17340.5%52.6%
48.35%917.21,11611,10541.9%54.2%
65.56%907.082812,72775.0%59.3%
40.45%896.666011,69431.3%45.6%
44.19%866.777910,58637.8%51.2%
52.33%867.296212,01540.0%63.0%
52.33%867.886512,38146.0%57.1%
50.59%857.386612,44154.3%48.0%
56.63%837.478112,62042.9%63.6%
56.58%767.063511,74259.5%53.9%
52.00%756.872012,29531.0%65.2%
44.93%696.662411,04035.7%51.2%
58.21%677.183412,21852.8%64.5%
46.97%667.267111,87548.3%46.0%
63.33%606.978712,26554.2%69.4%
49.12%576.760311,07133.3%60.6%
44.64%566.983212,55328.6%54.3%
55.36%567.669812,69143.5%63.6%
55.36%567.386412,91561.1%52.6%
50.00%546.771111,68442.9%57.7%
64.81%546.876311,90956.0%72.4%
54.72%536.686111,49229.2%75.9%
60.38%536.873110,81670.8%51.7%
64.71%517.176213,08864.7%64.7%
58.33%486.964811,90462.5%54.2%
54.55%446.981711,65840.9%68.2%
45.45%446.973311,74045.8%45.0%
60.00%406.866011,53558.3%62.5%
44.74%387.080612,50635.7%50.0%
55.56%366.377911,50644.4%66.7%
63.89%367.091813,13650.0%72.7%
38.24%346.660610,65857.1%25.0%
58.82%346.869611,27850.0%68.8%
63.64%336.666412,74260.0%65.2%
50.00%326.977310,74140.0%58.8%
59.38%327.272412,52841.7%70.0%
41.38%297.172811,89329.4%58.3%
35.71%286.767711,08923.1%46.7%
40.74%277.184011,53942.9%38.5%
62.96%276.876011,85760.0%66.7%
70.37%276.458210,49266.7%75.0%
57.69%265.871011,80461.5%53.9%
73.08%266.969512,08154.5%86.7%
57.69%266.681811,78344.4%64.7%
42.31%267.784014,01112.5%55.6%
47.83%237.477311,93141.7%54.5%
45.45%227.183013,9640.0%58.8%
45.45%227.168611,22260.0%33.3%
60.00%206.672213,04250.0%66.7%
45.00%206.67369,94627.3%66.7%
57.89%196.896714,26250.0%61.5%
44.44%187.268211,31450.0%40.0%
47.06%176.96289,82036.4%66.7%
52.94%177.079711,64760.0%42.9%
52.94%176.875612,68537.5%66.7%
23.53%177.169711,83012.5%33.3%
43.75%167.049911,05625.0%62.5%
57.14%146.875413,4870.0%88.9%
64.29%147.167313,02057.1%71.4%
69.23%136.568512,17360.0%75.0%
61.54%137.283313,35750.0%66.7%
66.67%125.51,08812,08340.0%85.7%
50.00%128.068912,14816.7%83.3%
41.67%127.667611,66460.0%28.6%
45.45%117.158711,63250.0%42.9%
81.82%117.593712,40083.3%80.0%
27.27%116.957311,7780.0%37.5%
45.45%117.678313,60750.0%42.9%
36.36%117.567410,88914.3%75.0%
63.64%116.374512,81550.0%80.0%
70.00%107.679412,14860.0%80.0%
40.00%105.74709,13828.6%66.7%
77.78%97.084114,30050.0%85.7%
33.33%97.059711,74725.0%40.0%
66.67%97.572414,93666.7%66.7%
66.67%97.580712,77866.7%66.7%
44.44%97.66258,34640.0%50.0%
44.44%96.885910,48933.3%50.0%
62.50%83.83709,45060.0%66.7%
50.00%87.669113,4900.0%57.1%
50.00%88.01,00513,94066.7%40.0%
62.50%84.35087,66966.7%50.0%
50.00%85.589213,39466.7%40.0%
37.50%85.563110,7040.0%60.0%
42.86%76.551112,72450.0%33.3%
57.14%77.156713,956100.0%40.0%
83.33%66.259610,98966.7%100.0%
16.67%66.249110,30725.0%0.0%
33.33%65.778313,3790.0%40.0%
50.00%66.04329,70933.3%66.7%
66.67%66.684112,04466.7%66.7%
33.33%67.057010,49850.0%25.0%
50.00%67.35729,68940.0%100.0%
50.00%64.36508,64040.0%100.0%
20.00%55.35199,6440.0%33.3%
60.00%57.569912,9600.0%75.0%
20.00%52.22488,62450.0%0.0%
60.00%55.53979,13450.0%100.0%
80.00%55.986212,18350.0%100.0%
100.00%53.769212,056100.0%100.0%
40.00%52.32336,68640.0%0.0%
60.00%56.485612,945100.0%33.3%
80.00%56.696811,345100.0%66.7%

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Kayle vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kayle do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

Mordekaiser wins the Kayle vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to Kayle's 47.8%, a 4.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 159 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Kayle do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

In the early game, Mordekaiser has the advantage against Kayle with a 58.0% win rate versus 42.0%. Mordekaiser players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kayle do against Mordekaiser in the late game?

In the late game, Kayle takes over the Kayle vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to 47.8%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayle vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Kayle with a 52.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 4.4 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 159 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Mordekaiser?

The best Kayle build against Mordekaiser includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, Nashor's Tooth with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 80.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kayle runes against Mordekaiser?

The best Kayle runes against Mordekaiser use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 48.1% win rate in the Kayle vs Mordekaiser matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kayle counter Mordekaiser?

No, Kayle struggles against Mordekaiser with only a 47.8% win rate. Mordekaiser has the advantage in this matchup. Kayle players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Mordekaiser's lead.

How do I play Kayle against Mordekaiser?

When playing Kayle against Mordekaiser, play cautiously and avoid Mordekaiser's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Mordekaiser in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.