Kayle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Kaylevs Mordekaiser

SMageMarksman
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Kayle wins with a 53.7% win rate (+7.3%) over Mordekaiser based on 41 games. Kayle holds the advantage in both the early and 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 - 53.7% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
53.7% WR
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Mordekaiser vs Kayle matchup - 46.3% win rate
Mordekaiser
46.3% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 41
53.7%
Win Rate
46.3%
7.0
CS / min
6.3
783
DMG / min
815
11,115
Gold / game
11,238
290
Heal / min
358
366
DMG Mitigated / min
1,340
0.3
CC / min
0.5
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kayle vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Mordekaiser matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 41 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 53.7% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 46.3%, giving Kayle a 7.3 percentage point advantage. Kayle dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Mordekaiser 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 1,042 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle players can confidently pick into Mordekaiser and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Mordekaiser away from CS whenever possible. 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
7.0Kayle
6.3Mordekaiser
Kayle edges out Mordekaiser by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kayle.
Damage
783Kayle
815Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser deals 33 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
11,115Kayle
11,238Mordekaiser
Kayle and Mordekaiser generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 123 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Kayle
0.5Mordekaiser
Both Kayle 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
656Kayle
1,698Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 1,042 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 Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Kayle an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 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
Kayle
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle57.1%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser42.9%
Late Game
Kayle
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle50.0%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser50.0%

Kayle dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Mordekaiser. This lopsided early game means Kayle can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Kayle at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Mordekaiser. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

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
55.6% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Kayle to press their advantage against Mordekaiser, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Kayle matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%627.280811,80432.0%62.2%
53.66%417.078311,11557.1%50.0%
52.63%386.669711,60443.8%59.1%
45.45%336.870612,84916.7%61.9%
58.06%317.477712,23525.0%79.0%
43.33%306.456011,54441.7%44.4%
36.67%307.050610,27143.8%28.6%
50.00%287.086612,42870.0%38.9%
50.00%247.078412,15425.0%62.5%
50.00%246.985812,80736.4%61.5%
50.00%246.589310,82641.7%58.3%
59.09%226.76929,90861.5%55.6%
50.00%226.961111,03611.1%76.9%
50.00%206.262410,96271.4%38.5%
42.11%197.465111,15741.7%42.9%
42.11%197.084811,73928.6%50.0%
61.11%187.172313,30833.3%75.0%
33.33%186.981912,66816.7%41.7%
47.06%177.397611,06244.4%50.0%
41.18%177.788911,05136.4%50.0%
66.67%157.263910,21655.6%83.3%
60.00%157.082812,97840.0%70.0%
53.33%156.275311,58550.0%55.6%
64.29%146.469210,97160.0%66.7%
64.29%147.685713,40560.0%66.7%
14.29%146.859911,60514.3%14.3%
46.15%137.267111,61244.4%50.0%
50.00%125.070110,47520.0%71.4%
75.00%127.161710,61957.1%100.0%
66.67%126.785110,38560.0%71.4%
63.64%117.171812,36450.0%71.4%
40.00%106.96849,40950.0%25.0%
40.00%106.890711,29640.0%40.0%
66.67%97.486014,31166.7%66.7%
44.44%96.875911,73925.0%60.0%
44.44%97.294214,55166.7%33.3%
55.56%97.364210,76933.3%66.7%
37.50%87.187310,00120.0%66.7%
37.50%86.075412,6550.0%42.9%
62.50%88.188613,99266.7%60.0%
50.00%87.072313,16150.0%50.0%
57.14%77.477214,89966.7%50.0%
71.43%77.276912,346100.0%60.0%
85.71%77.383311,131100.0%80.0%
57.14%77.267311,17250.0%66.7%
71.43%76.977012,649100.0%66.7%
66.67%67.556911,65150.0%100.0%
50.00%67.089113,24233.3%66.7%
50.00%66.972910,99050.0%50.0%
40.00%56.74579,37133.3%50.0%
60.00%53.55109,96450.0%100.0%
20.00%53.74809,09033.3%0.0%
80.00%57.666010,74466.7%100.0%
60.00%56.81,02318,1040.0%60.0%
0.00%57.562212,5800.0%0.0%
20.00%57.155411,5970.0%25.0%
100.00%16.136210,061100.0%0.0%

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Kayle vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kayle do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 53.7% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 46.3%, a 7.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 41 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Kayle do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

In the early game, Kayle has the advantage against Mordekaiser with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Kayle 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 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayle vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 53.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 7.3 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 41 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Mordekaiser?

The best Kayle build against Mordekaiser includes Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 55.6% win rate in the Kayle vs Mordekaiser matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kayle counter Mordekaiser?

Yes, Kayle has a favorable matchup against Mordekaiser with a 53.7% win rate. Kayle strongly counters Mordekaiser in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Kayle against Mordekaiser?

When playing Kayle against Mordekaiser, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.