Mordekaiser - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Mordekaiservs Kayn

BFighterMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Mordekaiser vs Kayn is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Mordekaiser wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Kayn based on 42 games. Kayn wins the early laning phase while Mordekaiser 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.

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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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Mordekaiser
50.0% WR
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Kayn vs Mordekaiser matchup - 50.0% win rate
Kayn
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Mordekaiser vs Kayn Matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Kayn matchup
Winner
Mordekaiser
Matches: 42
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
3.3
CS / min
3.5
780
DMG / min
773
11,979
Gold / game
11,804
478
Heal / min
473
1,492
DMG Mitigated / min
851
0.5
CC / min
0.8
47.6%
Early Game WR
52.4%
52.4%
Late Game WR
47.6%

Mordekaiser vs Kayn Matchup Summary

The Mordekaiser vs Kayn matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 42 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kayn's 50.0%, giving Mordekaiser a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kayn controls the early laning stage, but Mordekaiser outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kayn 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 Kayn leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Kayn's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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

Mordekaiser wins the laning phase against Kayn in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.3Mordekaiser
3.5Kayn
Mordekaiser and Kayn farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
780Mordekaiser
773Kayn
Damage output is virtually even between Mordekaiser and Kayn, with only 7 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
11,979Mordekaiser
11,804Kayn
Mordekaiser and Kayn generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 175 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Mordekaiser
0.8Kayn
Both Mordekaiser and Kayn provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,971Mordekaiser
1,325Kayn
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Kayn, healing and mitigating 646 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kayn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kayn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Mordekaiser Build Against Kayn

Plated Steelcaps 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 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 66.7% win rate across 3 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

Early Game
Kayn
52.4%
+4.8% advantage
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser47.6%
Kayn early game win rateKayn52.4%
Late Game
Mordekaiser
52.4%
+4.8% advantage
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser52.4%
Kayn late game win rateKayn47.6%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Kayn has a meaningful 52.4% win rate, outperforming Mordekaiser by 4.8 percentage points. Kayn players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Mordekaiser takes over with a 52.4% win rate, leading Kayn by 4.8 percentage points. Mordekaiser scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kayn 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 Mordekaiser Runes Against Kayn

Precision rune tree - Mordekaiser primary runes vs KaynPrecision
Conqueror - best Mordekaiser rune vs KaynTriumph - best Mordekaiser rune vs KaynLegend: Haste - best Mordekaiser rune vs KaynLast Stand - best Mordekaiser rune vs Kayn
Resolve rune tree - Mordekaiser secondary runes vs KaynResolve
Bone Plating - best Mordekaiser rune vs KaynRevitalize - best Mordekaiser rune vs Kayn
64.3% WR

The Precision primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Mordekaiser maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Kayn.


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 Kayn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mordekaiser do against Kayn in League of Legends?

Mordekaiser wins the Mordekaiser vs Kayn matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kayn's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 42 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Mordekaiser do against Kayn in the early game?

In the early game, Kayn has the advantage against Mordekaiser with a 52.4% win rate versus 47.6%. Kayn 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, Mordekaiser takes over the Mordekaiser vs Kayn matchup with a 52.4% win rate compared to 47.6%. Mordekaiser 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 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 42 games analyzed.

What is the best Mordekaiser build against Kayn?

The best Mordekaiser build against Kayn includes Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Kayn?

The best Mordekaiser runes against Kayn use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 64.3% 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 50.0% win rate. Mordekaiser slightly edges out Kayn in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Mordekaiser against Kayn?

When playing Mordekaiser against Kayn, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Kayn. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.