Lucian - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.5%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Lucianvs Mordekaiser

FMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches788,689
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

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

Lucian Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Lucian vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Lucian wins the Lucian vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Lucian
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
6.9
CS / min
6.5
865
DMG / min
745
7,889
Gold / game
8,086
113
Heal / min
303
375
DMG Mitigated / min
1,470
0.0
CC / min
0.3
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Lucian vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Lucian vs Mordekaiser matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Lucian wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 20.0%, giving Lucian a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lucian controls the early laning stage, but Mordekaiser outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lucian 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 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lucian 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.

Lucian vs Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

Mordekaiser wins the laning phase against Lucian in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.9Lucian
6.5Mordekaiser
Lucian 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 Lucian.
Damage
865Lucian
745Mordekaiser
Lucian heavily out-damages Mordekaiser by 120 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 Lucian's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
7,889Lucian
8,086Mordekaiser
Lucian and Mordekaiser generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 198 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.0Lucian
0.3Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Lucian, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Mordekaiser coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
489Lucian
1,773Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Lucian, healing and mitigating 1,285 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lucian is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lucian, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Lucian Build Against Mordekaiser

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Lucian needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lucian against Mordekaiser are Navori Flickerblade, Kraken Slayer and Essence Reaver. This combination gives Lucian 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 Lucian vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lucian
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Lucian early game win rateLucian100.0%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser0.0%
Late Game
Mordekaiser
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Lucian late game win rateLucian0.0%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser100.0%

Lucian dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Mordekaiser. This lopsided early game means Lucian 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Lucian. Extended games heavily favor Mordekaiser, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Lucian must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Mordekaiser reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Mordekaiser 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 Lucian Runes Against Mordekaiser

Domination rune tree - Lucian primary runes vs MordekaiserDomination
Electrocute - best Lucian rune vs MordekaiserSudden Impact - best Lucian rune vs MordekaiserGrisly Mementos - best Lucian rune vs MordekaiserTreasure Hunter - best Lucian rune vs Mordekaiser
Sorcery rune tree - Lucian secondary runes vs MordekaiserSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Lucian rune vs MordekaiserScorch - best Lucian rune vs Mordekaiser
100.0% WR

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


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

Lucian 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
44.56%4786.992113,79251.5%39.8%
46.81%3616.786713,44951.6%43.2%
45.16%3416.888213,59044.6%45.6%
42.90%3106.982113,16838.1%47.7%
46.60%2946.689113,72751.3%43.5%
52.59%2706.784413,14554.2%51.3%
47.31%2607.085412,45846.5%48.1%
49.71%1717.192513,57252.0%47.9%
47.56%1646.887413,12853.3%42.7%
43.75%1126.695113,36851.9%36.7%
53.21%1097.087014,10751.9%54.4%
43.88%986.886412,88250.0%37.0%
41.67%966.787213,15837.2%45.3%
60.23%886.489812,88556.1%63.8%
41.98%816.785412,71244.7%39.5%
34.62%786.587014,16723.1%40.4%
44.74%767.190113,62540.6%47.7%
50.67%756.988813,47946.7%53.3%
50.00%707.184212,73152.8%47.1%
46.77%627.095213,35045.2%48.4%
51.72%586.994913,62673.1%34.4%
56.14%577.085313,67751.9%60.0%
39.02%416.291913,92825.0%44.8%
51.72%296.976914,27441.7%58.8%
51.72%296.588712,45533.3%64.7%
68.97%297.385114,92383.3%58.8%
48.28%297.087714,34044.4%50.0%
44.44%277.297812,71643.8%45.5%
57.69%267.090212,66446.1%69.2%
32.00%257.182812,88133.3%30.8%
65.00%206.888512,28558.3%75.0%
45.00%206.779613,83757.1%38.5%
17.65%176.888313,96820.0%16.7%
25.00%167.194613,9250.0%36.4%
37.50%167.175011,66822.2%57.1%
46.67%157.11,03510,69654.5%25.0%
60.00%157.084211,49366.7%50.0%
38.46%137.386913,92150.0%28.6%
53.85%137.487013,15266.7%42.9%
41.67%126.199612,95250.0%37.5%
41.67%126.81,00812,90150.0%33.3%
72.73%116.778313,29580.0%66.7%
40.00%107.466713,13466.7%28.6%
55.56%96.51,15014,38950.0%66.7%
25.00%86.389613,5770.0%28.6%
50.00%86.293314,21550.0%50.0%
37.50%86.593811,94240.0%33.3%
66.67%65.083016,116100.0%60.0%
83.33%66.897416,125100.0%80.0%
16.67%66.378212,2410.0%25.0%
33.33%66.51,06118,0460.0%50.0%
20.00%56.61,01511,3370.0%50.0%
60.00%57.479811,57166.7%50.0%
80.00%56.98657,889100.0%0.0%
60.00%57.084014,22666.7%50.0%
40.00%58.01,13517,02833.3%50.0%
60.00%57.29187,88250.0%100.0%

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Lucian vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lucian do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

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

How does Lucian do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

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

How does Lucian do against Mordekaiser in the late game?

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

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

What is the best Lucian build against Mordekaiser?

The best Lucian build against Mordekaiser includes Navori Flickerblade, Kraken Slayer, Essence Reaver with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Lucian runes against Mordekaiser?

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

Does Lucian counter Mordekaiser?

Yes, Lucian has a favorable matchup against Mordekaiser with a 80.0% win rate. Lucian strongly counters Mordekaiser in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Lucian against Mordekaiser?

When playing Lucian 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.