Mordekaiser - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Mordekaiservs Gwen

CFighterMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mordekaiser vs Gwen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Mordekaiser wins with a 56.0% win rate (+11.9%) over Gwen based on 84 games. Mordekaiser holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Mordekaiser build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Mordekaiser vs Gwen matchup.

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Mordekaiser Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Mordekaiser 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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Mordekaiser - 56.0% win rate in this matchup
Mordekaiser
56.0% WR
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Gwen vs Mordekaiser matchup - 44.0% win rate
Gwen
44.0% WR

Who Wins the Mordekaiser vs Gwen Matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Gwen matchup
Winner
Mordekaiser
Matches: 84
56.0%
Win Rate
44.0%
5.7
CS / min
6.1
820
DMG / min
843
11,579
Gold / game
12,140
340
Heal / min
320
1,266
DMG Mitigated / min
860
0.5
CC / min
0.3
57.9%
Early Game WR
42.1%
54.4%
Late Game WR
45.6%

Mordekaiser vs Gwen Matchup Summary

The Mordekaiser vs Gwen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 84 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 56.0% win rate compared to Gwen's 44.0%, giving Mordekaiser a 11.9 percentage point advantage. Mordekaiser dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gwen players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. 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 players can confidently pick into Gwen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gwen away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Mordekaiser vs Gwen Laning Phase Breakdown

Gwen wins the laning phase against Mordekaiser in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.7Mordekaiser
6.1Gwen
Gwen edges out Mordekaiser by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gwen.
Damage
820Mordekaiser
843Gwen
Damage output is virtually even between Mordekaiser and Gwen, with only 24 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,579Mordekaiser
12,140Gwen
Gwen earns 561 more gold per game than Mordekaiser, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Gwen slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Mordekaiser
0.3Gwen
Both Mordekaiser and Gwen 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
1,606Mordekaiser
1,180Gwen
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Gwen, healing and mitigating 426 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gwen is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gwen, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Mordekaiser Build Against Gwen

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Gwen, providing the mobility and stats Mordekaiser needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mordekaiser against Gwen are Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Mordekaiser an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 64.7% win rate across 17 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gwen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mordekaiser vs Gwen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mordekaiser
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser57.9%
Gwen early game win rateGwen42.1%
Late Game
Mordekaiser
54.4%
+8.7% advantage
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser54.4%
Gwen late game win rateGwen45.6%

Mordekaiser dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.9% win rate — a 15.8 percentage point lead over Gwen. 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 54.4% win rate — 8.7 points above Gwen. 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. Gwen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Mordekaiser Runes Against Gwen

Precision rune tree - Mordekaiser primary runes vs GwenPrecision
Conqueror - best Mordekaiser rune vs GwenTriumph - best Mordekaiser rune vs GwenLegend: Haste - best Mordekaiser rune vs GwenLast Stand - best Mordekaiser rune vs Gwen
Resolve rune tree - Mordekaiser secondary runes vs GwenResolve
Bone Plating - best Mordekaiser rune vs GwenRevitalize - best Mordekaiser rune vs Gwen
52.4% WR

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


Mordekaiser matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Mordekaiser'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 Mordekaiser build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Mordekaiser matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.94%2835.974711,84353.0%51.2%
48.54%2746.289012,14753.9%44.6%
46.62%2665.889311,50043.8%48.7%
52.47%2636.391112,16050.0%54.4%
48.10%2375.684111,33839.2%54.3%
49.76%2096.083611,40042.4%54.8%
56.68%1876.21,21411,90757.1%56.3%
47.67%1725.678911,72050.0%46.1%
57.65%1705.796911,80461.3%54.7%
52.07%1695.678611,35749.3%53.9%
42.24%1616.01,04111,87745.2%40.4%
49.35%1545.588611,45550.0%48.9%
44.83%1455.988210,90044.1%45.4%
47.14%1406.11,08511,68546.8%47.4%
44.27%1315.682612,07940.0%46.5%
53.08%1306.21,01411,87859.7%47.1%
55.91%1276.196612,45564.6%50.6%
40.65%1235.986211,00136.2%44.6%
50.42%1195.789210,98958.2%43.8%
48.70%1156.078711,91350.0%48.0%
53.91%1155.81,04012,11159.0%51.3%
58.88%1075.71,16012,37569.4%53.5%
46.60%1036.280212,46750.0%44.4%
51.49%1016.181811,49051.9%51.0%
53.06%985.577811,22958.5%49.1%
48.96%965.266810,41536.6%58.2%
54.44%905.767111,30056.4%52.9%
48.86%886.278710,40451.0%46.0%
53.49%865.885812,01752.8%54.0%
53.57%843.988111,28948.6%57.5%
55.95%845.782011,57957.9%54.4%
51.81%835.880511,63851.4%52.1%
54.88%825.992111,25851.4%57.8%
53.75%805.772811,34543.8%60.4%
48.68%766.382211,42052.9%45.2%
44.59%745.992912,34146.9%42.9%
43.84%735.292611,79038.7%47.6%
55.56%725.694511,37072.7%41.0%
58.82%685.581511,29456.3%61.1%
56.45%625.986912,05566.7%48.6%
45.76%596.085011,53856.0%38.2%
41.51%533.373512,23445.8%37.9%
55.32%476.286211,83355.0%55.6%
53.49%435.964511,22961.1%48.0%
50.00%423.378011,97947.6%52.4%
47.62%425.382310,81447.4%47.8%
63.41%415.477412,96860.0%65.4%
58.54%415.786412,27971.4%51.9%
47.50%405.674411,08633.3%56.0%
52.50%402.585012,51345.0%60.0%
25.00%406.072411,63923.5%26.1%
35.90%396.097810,36233.3%38.9%
60.00%353.290511,98964.7%55.6%
50.00%325.580610,53940.0%58.8%
45.16%315.878610,73653.9%38.9%
42.86%281.881811,14240.0%46.1%
59.26%271.473513,24175.0%52.6%
51.85%275.690211,80950.0%52.6%
44.44%273.678911,34523.1%64.3%
53.85%261.660010,24755.6%50.0%
40.00%255.796710,72646.1%33.3%
45.83%246.283110,84753.9%36.4%
26.09%233.983410,95916.7%36.4%
50.00%223.183612,95557.1%46.7%
59.09%223.769110,47470.0%50.0%
59.09%222.876912,33055.6%61.5%
35.00%205.260810,70633.3%36.4%
60.00%202.777911,61054.5%66.7%
31.58%195.070210,70150.0%18.2%
42.11%192.383513,27920.0%50.0%
63.16%191.687913,75666.7%61.5%
44.44%181.383812,33050.0%41.7%
55.56%185.880910,33350.0%60.0%
52.94%172.368310,32944.4%62.5%
47.06%174.584112,28633.3%54.5%
25.00%163.478811,48737.5%12.5%
40.00%154.988813,790100.0%30.8%
57.14%145.976112,35525.0%70.0%
71.43%144.791111,63783.3%62.5%
64.29%143.693511,81366.7%62.5%
69.23%134.499612,086100.0%60.0%
38.46%136.074211,09714.3%66.7%
61.54%136.184911,748100.0%37.5%
69.23%131.392713,82580.0%62.5%
58.33%126.079512,70866.7%50.0%
25.00%126.167411,06720.0%28.6%
45.45%115.976812,02462.5%0.0%
18.18%114.37409,96812.5%33.3%
36.36%112.470112,5070.0%66.7%
30.00%101.378413,3340.0%60.0%
50.00%104.55469,39850.0%50.0%
50.00%101.783913,87950.0%50.0%
50.00%105.975014,5520.0%50.0%
60.00%101.774114,15425.0%83.3%
70.00%101.575211,32475.0%66.7%
70.00%105.580313,46080.0%60.0%
55.56%92.790111,58580.0%25.0%
88.89%96.281111,33880.0%100.0%
33.33%93.461011,1220.0%60.0%
33.33%95.872913,08950.0%28.6%
44.44%96.796311,72440.0%50.0%
66.67%90.869612,23150.0%100.0%
33.33%96.388913,67766.7%16.7%
25.00%83.17279,95666.7%0.0%
37.50%83.54787,71233.3%50.0%
62.50%86.96729,14266.7%50.0%
50.00%86.01,16713,07650.0%50.0%
57.14%76.065011,41533.3%75.0%
57.14%75.389312,900100.0%40.0%
71.43%73.489012,64750.0%80.0%
42.86%71.767610,2330.0%75.0%
57.14%74.564310,95866.7%50.0%
28.57%73.452910,3070.0%40.0%
42.86%71.490812,8310.0%50.0%
42.86%76.164910,08433.3%50.0%
85.71%74.668112,16775.0%100.0%
33.33%65.079811,59233.3%33.3%
50.00%63.361711,29266.7%33.3%
83.33%63.164613,130100.0%80.0%
16.67%64.86177,8790.0%50.0%
66.67%66.683912,62766.7%66.7%
40.00%55.871610,41350.0%33.3%
80.00%55.65709,04666.7%100.0%
40.00%52.792111,24266.7%0.0%
40.00%53.36989,13050.0%0.0%
20.00%54.774512,3110.0%33.3%
80.00%55.888613,097100.0%75.0%
40.00%55.970710,53250.0%0.0%

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Mordekaiser vs Gwen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mordekaiser do against Gwen in League of Legends?

Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Gwen matchup with a 56.0% win rate compared to Gwen's 44.0%, a 11.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 84 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Mordekaiser do against Gwen in the early game?

In the early game, Mordekaiser has the advantage against Gwen with a 57.9% win rate versus 42.1%. Mordekaiser players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Mordekaiser do against Gwen in the late game?

In the late game, Mordekaiser takes over the Mordekaiser vs Gwen matchup with a 54.4% win rate compared to 45.6%. Mordekaiser scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mordekaiser vs Gwen matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Gwen with a 56.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 11.9 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 84 games analyzed.

What is the best Mordekaiser build against Gwen?

The best Mordekaiser build against Gwen includes Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 64.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Mordekaiser runes against Gwen?

The best Mordekaiser runes against Gwen use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 52.4% win rate in the Mordekaiser vs Gwen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Mordekaiser counter Gwen?

Yes, Mordekaiser has a favorable matchup against Gwen with a 56.0% win rate. Mordekaiser strongly counters Gwen in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Mordekaiser against Gwen?

When playing Mordekaiser against Gwen, 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.