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

Mordekaiservs Irelia

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

Mordekaiser vs Irelia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Mordekaiser wins with a 53.5% win rate (+7.0%) over Irelia based on 86 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 Irelia 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.

Compare against an opponent
Mordekaiser - 53.5% win rate in this matchup
Mordekaiser
53.5% WR
VS
Irelia vs Mordekaiser matchup - 46.5% win rate
Irelia
46.5% WR

Who Wins the Mordekaiser vs Irelia Matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Irelia matchup
Winner
Mordekaiser
Matches: 86
53.5%
Win Rate
46.5%
5.8
CS / min
7.0
858
DMG / min
916
12,017
Gold / game
13,133
348
Heal / min
416
1,617
DMG Mitigated / min
1,172
0.5
CC / min
0.6
52.8%
Early Game WR
47.2%
54.0%
Late Game WR
46.0%

Mordekaiser vs Irelia Matchup Summary

The Mordekaiser vs Irelia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 86 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 53.5% win rate compared to Irelia's 46.5%, giving Mordekaiser a 7.0 percentage point advantage. Mordekaiser dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Irelia 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 Irelia leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser players can confidently pick into Irelia and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Irelia 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 Irelia Laning Phase Breakdown

Irelia wins the laning phase against Mordekaiser in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.8Mordekaiser
7.0Irelia
Irelia significantly out-farms Mordekaiser by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Irelia a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Mordekaiser players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
858Mordekaiser
916Irelia
Irelia deals 58 more champion damage per minute than Mordekaiser. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Mordekaiser choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Irelia's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,017Mordekaiser
13,133Irelia
Irelia generates a commanding 1,116 more gold per game than Mordekaiser. This substantial economic advantage means Irelia consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Mordekaiser should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Mordekaiser
0.6Irelia
Both Mordekaiser and Irelia 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
1,966Mordekaiser
1,589Irelia
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Irelia, healing and mitigating 377 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Irelia is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Irelia, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Mordekaiser Build Against Irelia

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Irelia, providing the mobility and stats Mordekaiser needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mordekaiser against Irelia are Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Thornmail. This combination gives Mordekaiser an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Irelia. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mordekaiser vs Irelia matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mordekaiser
52.8%
+5.6% advantage
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser52.8%
Irelia early game win rateIrelia47.2%
Late Game
Mordekaiser
54.0%
+8.0% advantage
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser54.0%
Irelia late game win rateIrelia46.0%

Mordekaiser dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.8% win rate — a 5.6 percentage point lead over Irelia. 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 54.0% win rate — 8.0 points above Irelia. 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. Irelia players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Mordekaiser Runes Against Irelia

Precision rune tree - Mordekaiser primary runes vs IreliaPrecision
Conqueror - best Mordekaiser rune vs IreliaTriumph - best Mordekaiser rune vs IreliaLegend: Haste - best Mordekaiser rune vs IreliaLast Stand - best Mordekaiser rune vs Irelia
Sorcery rune tree - Mordekaiser secondary runes vs IreliaSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Mordekaiser rune vs IreliaTranscendence - best Mordekaiser rune vs Irelia
62.5% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Mordekaiser to press their advantage against Irelia, 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 Irelia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mordekaiser do against Irelia in League of Legends?

Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Irelia matchup with a 53.5% win rate compared to Irelia's 46.5%, a 7.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 86 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Mordekaiser do against Irelia in the early game?

In the early game, Mordekaiser has the advantage against Irelia with a 52.8% win rate versus 47.2%. 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 Irelia in the late game?

In the late game, Mordekaiser takes over the Mordekaiser vs Irelia matchup with a 54.0% win rate compared to 46.0%. Mordekaiser scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Mordekaiser vs Irelia matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Irelia with a 53.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.0 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 86 games analyzed.

What is the best Mordekaiser build against Irelia?

The best Mordekaiser build against Irelia includes Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Mordekaiser runes against Irelia?

The best Mordekaiser runes against Irelia use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Mordekaiser vs Irelia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Mordekaiser counter Irelia?

Yes, Mordekaiser has a favorable matchup against Irelia with a 53.5% win rate. Mordekaiser strongly counters Irelia in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Mordekaiser against Irelia?

When playing Mordekaiser against Irelia, 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.