Mordekaiservs Kayn
Mordekaiser vs Kayn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Mordekaiser wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Kayn based on 12 games. Mordekaiser wins the early laning phase while Kayn scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Mordekaiser build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Mordekaiser vs Kayn matchup.
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.
Who Wins the Mordekaiser vs Kayn Matchup?
Mordekaiser vs Kayn Matchup Summary
The Mordekaiser vs Kayn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Kayn's 41.7%, giving Mordekaiser a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mordekaiser controls the early laning stage, but Kayn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mordekaiser needs to press advantages before Kayn reaches their power spikes, while Kayn should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Mordekaiser leads by 967 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser players can confidently pick into Kayn and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kayn 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 Kayn Laning Phase Breakdown
Kayn is favored during the laning phase against Mordekaiser, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Kayn holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Mordekaiser Build Against Kayn
Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Kayn, providing the mobility and stats Mordekaiser needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Mordekaiser against Kayn are Riftmaker, Heartsteel 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kayn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Mordekaiser vs Kayn matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Mordekaiser100.0%
Kayn0.0%Mordekaiser37.5%Kayn62.5%Mordekaiser dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kayn. This lopsided early game means Mordekaiser can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Kayn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Mordekaiser. Extended games heavily favor Kayn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Mordekaiser must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kayn reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kayn 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 Mordekaiser Runes Against Kayn
Resolve
Inspiration
Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Mordekaiser to press their advantage against Kayn, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Mordekaiser matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63.64% | 44 | 6.0 | 938 | 12,444 | 58.3% | 65.6% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 6.2 | 968 | 11,883 | 57.1% | 51.9% | |
| 65.71% | 35 | 5.5 | 897 | 13,771 | 54.5% | 70.8% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 6.0 | 821 | 10,355 | 43.8% | 60.0% | |
| 70.97% | 31 | 5.8 | 878 | 11,379 | 70.6% | 71.4% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 6.0 | 997 | 12,612 | 50.0% | 63.2% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 5.6 | 992 | 10,965 | 53.3% | 53.9% | |
| 73.08% | 26 | 6.1 | 1,113 | 13,472 | 88.9% | 64.7% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 6.2 | 925 | 12,894 | 50.0% | 56.3% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 5.1 | 799 | 11,786 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 6.2 | 868 | 11,687 | 55.6% | 60.0% | |
| 70.83% | 24 | 5.9 | 931 | 11,572 | 87.5% | 62.5% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 6.2 | 1,127 | 10,982 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 5.6 | 848 | 10,595 | 45.5% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.1 | 677 | 9,465 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.2 | 1,056 | 10,779 | 42.9% | 36.4% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.2 | 1,072 | 11,329 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 5.6 | 968 | 11,599 | 77.8% | 37.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.1 | 869 | 10,989 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 6.3 | 1,005 | 10,412 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.5 | 1,076 | 12,849 | 75.0% | 41.7% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.8 | 910 | 9,006 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 5.2 | 602 | 9,896 | 14.3% | 44.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.7 | 792 | 10,179 | 72.7% | 20.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 5.5 | 1,009 | 11,942 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.9 | 811 | 11,366 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 14 | 5.7 | 710 | 10,857 | 0.0% | 22.2% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.6 | 880 | 12,585 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.1 | 1,200 | 8,405 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.1 | 932 | 9,485 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.8 | 815 | 10,940 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.6 | 828 | 10,219 | 83.3% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 7.1 | 1,356 | 11,570 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.5 | 956 | 11,343 | 40.0% | 83.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.5 | 972 | 11,796 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.1 | 721 | 11,116 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 1,002 | 12,367 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.6 | 607 | 7,842 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.6 | 1,066 | 13,365 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.7 | 1,038 | 11,659 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.7 | 819 | 11,980 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.0 | 778 | 12,370 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.4 | 776 | 8,730 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 831 | 10,568 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.8 | 604 | 11,095 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.7 | 745 | 10,897 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.7 | 973 | 12,160 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 897 | 11,225 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 572 | 12,456 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 584 | 9,226 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 968 | 11,483 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 943 | 8,936 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 4 | 6.3 | 728 | 12,652 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Mordekaiser vs Kayn - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Mordekaiser do against Kayn in League of Legends?
Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Kayn matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Kayn's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Mordekaiser do against Kayn in the early game?
In the early game, Mordekaiser has the advantage against Kayn with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Kayn in the late game?
In the late game, Kayn takes over the Mordekaiser vs Kayn matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Kayn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Mordekaiser vs Kayn matchup?
Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Kayn with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.
What is the best Mordekaiser build against Kayn?
The best Mordekaiser build against Kayn includes Riftmaker, Heartsteel, Thornmail with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Kayn?
The best Mordekaiser runes against Kayn use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Mordekaiser vs Kayn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Mordekaiser counter Kayn?
Yes, Mordekaiser has a favorable matchup against Kayn with a 58.3% win rate. Mordekaiser strongly counters Kayn in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Mordekaiser against Kayn?
When playing Mordekaiser against Kayn, 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.